Chemistry Syllabus
Mr. Hay
2005 – 2006
Chemistry is the study of
matter. In this class we will study such
topics as chemical reactions, atomic theory, acids, bases, salts, to name a
few. Chemistry is the gateway for the
medical field, chemical engineering, pharmacy, etc. This Chemistry class is taught as a
college-preparatory class, hopefully preparing you for the college
classroom. There will be a lot of lecture
and discussion, regular assignments, and homework. Lab work is a major part of this class. We will do several laboratory activities,
each of which count as much as a test.
The tests are all closed book.
B. Grading
Your grade will be
determined from a percentage of points possible. For example, if you were to earn 850 points
out of a possible 1000, you would have an 85% average, and earn a B on your
report card. My grading scale runs as
follows:
100 -
95 = A 76 - 74
= C
94 - 90 = A- 73
- 70 = C-
86 - 84 = B 69
- 67 = D+
89 - 87 = B+ 66
- 60 = D
83 - 80 = B- 59
- 0 = F
79 - 77 = C+
C. Absences
Attendance is very
important. Missed class means missed
work and the explanation that goes along with that work. More than ten absences, excused or unexcused,
in a semester means losing credit for this class!
D. Tardiness
My class starts at the bell
and ends at the bell. Therefore, you are
tardy if you are not in your seat when the bell rings. You are also tardy if you come to class
unprepared and have to return to your locker to get school materials. If you are more than ten minutes late for
class you will be counted absent for that period. More than three times tardy per quarter means
1/2-hour detention for the fourth tardy and so on.
E. Assignments and Homework
Daily work is an important
part of your grade. In fact, your daily
work may affect your grade even more then your tests! It is expected that your work will be
finished and turned in on time. No late
work will be accepted and you will receive a zero for that assignment.
F. Make up Work
If you are absent, it is
your responsibility to get the make up work from me the day of your return and
recopy any missed lecture notes from your friends. You will have two days to make up work for
every day you miss of class. For
example, if you are gone two days and return on a Monday, you would have four
days to make the work up and your work would be due Friday at the beginning of
class. If you miss a test due to an
absence the test will be made up the following Tuesday morning at 7:30 am. Only one opportunity will be given to make up
a missed test.
G. What I Expect From You
1. Raise your hand. 3. Participate in discussions.
2. Ask questions if you are confused. 4. Follow room rules.
H. Room Rules
1. An unexcused
tardy or coming to class unprepared results in a tardy.
2. Do not sit on
desks or counters.
3. Cheating on
tests, assignments, homework, etc. will result in a zero.
4. No bathroom or
drinks during class unless it is an emergency.
5. Cabinets, lab
stockroom, and my desk are off limits.
6. No talking during tests, announcements,
individual work assignments, and lectures.
Raise your hand please!
7. General
discipline procedure:
(a) I will give you a warning.
(b) I will
assign 1/2-hour detention.
(c) I will
assign another 1/2-hour detention.
(d) I will send
you to the office with an office referral. *
*Instructor has the option of "speeding up" the process if student behavior is exceptional misconduct.
I. Supplies
You will need a three-ring
binder or a spiral notebook to keep your lecture notes neat and organized. Your notebook will be turned in each quarter
and will count for approximately 10 % of your grade.
Lab
Work is an important part of this course.
The following is a list of lab activities that we will be doing
throughout the year.
Lab 3 Density:
A Quantitative Measurement
Lab 4 Chemical
and Physical Changes in Matter
Lab 5 Specific
Heat of a Metal
Lab 6 Formulas
and Oxidation Numbers
Lab 7 Quantitative
Determination of an Empirical Formula
Lab 8 Hydrated
Lab 9 Chemical
Changes and Equations
Lab 10 Quantitative
Study of a Reaction
Lab 12 Flame
Tests
Lab 16 The Periodic Law
Lab 42 Acid-Base
Titration and Volumetric Analysis
Lab 43 Oxidation-Reduction
Reactions
Lab 44 Quantitative
Titration Involving Redox Reactions
Lab 47 Natural
Radioactivity
Lab 48 Preparation
of Some Organic Compounds
Lab 49 Preparation
of Soap, Synthetic Rubber, and Nylon