Mrs. Knepper's Chemistry Page
Syllabus

 

 

 

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This course has been designed for those students who are planning on majoring in a non-science area in college.   The ability to handle basic algebraic functions is assumed and calculators are necessary.  The chemical areas covered in the course include:  matter and its changes; conversion and measurement;  basic atomic structure theory; chemical formulas and chemical equations; the mole and chemical measurements; reaction chemistry; stoichiometry; and an introduction to solution chemistry.  Laboratory experiments and lab reports, as well as lecture and demonstrations are basic to this course. Students will learn safe and correct use of  laboratory equipment throughout the semester. Computer applications to laboratory experiments will be used when possible.

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry or completion of Algebra A and Algebra B with a C average or better

 Topics to be covered:

  • Matter, change, and measurement
  • Periodic table
  • Atomic structure
  • Electrons in Atoms
  • Chemical nomenclature
  • Chemical measurements (The Mole)
  • Interpreting chemical formulas
  • Chemical equations
  • Stoichiometry
  • Solution Chemistry
  • Gas laws

Resources

  • Chemistry, Wilbraham, Staley, Simpson, and Matta, 2012
  • Chemistry:Laboratory Manual, Wilbraham, Staley, Simpson, and Matta, 2012
  • Other selected laboratory investigations
  • Videotapes
  • Laboratory equipment
  • Worksheets
  • Computer sof

 Grading

Students will be graded on the basis of:

  • Unit Exams - always announced and based on present class material
  • Laboratory performance- based on lab reports, accuracy of results, adherence to laboratory rules
  • Quizzes- can be announced or unannounced on current classroom or laboratory material
  • Homework- I check assignments on the due date.  If you are absent for an assignment, it is your responsibility to make it up and show it to me, otherwise the grade is a zero.  All missed homework assignments should be handed in by the day after you return from an absence.
  • Special Projects- can be extra credit or required
  • Final Laboratory Practical- given at the end of the semester and included with the final exam grade. 
  • Final Exam- cumulative, multiple choice final based on all material covered

 The final grade will be determined by the following formula:

Sum of points from all of the above criteria / Total possible point x 100 = final %

 Each of the three marking period grades counts two-sevenths and the final exam counts one-seventh toward your final grade. You must pass two of the four grading periods to pass the year.

  Upcoming homework assignments, quizzes, and exams will be posted on the board.If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up the assignment or to get the notes from another student.  If you miss a lab, quiz, or exam, you must make it up as soon as possible.

 Unexcused absences or tardies will result in a zero for all work missed.  You must present an excuse form to me upon return from an absence.

 Cheating on an exam, quiz, or laboratory will result in a grade of zero on the assignment and disciplinar action.

 If you are tardy for class, you must present a pass to explain your tardiness.  Three unexcused tardies will result in a detention.

 Grades are updated on a regular basis on PowerSchool.  Please see Mrs. Knepper if you have any questions regarding your grade.  

 Materials Needed

  • Every student is expected to keep a notebook.   A three-ring binder or a notebook with pockets would be best.
  • You will need a scientific calculator that has an exponent function.

  

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