Introduction to Chemistry and Physics

Introduction to Chemistry and Physics Syllabus

2014 – 2015 School Year

 

Teacher:        William S. Brown PhD

Phone:            270-265-5205

Email:          [email protected]

Room:             206

 

Feel free to contact me at the above number and email address.  I will be easier to contact by email but will return phone calls as quickly as possible.

 

Course Description

Chemistry is the study of the property and changes in materials from the smallest part of the atom to the most complex molecules.  Physics is the study of objects and how they interact with the physical world.  Laboratory experiments that investigate and reinforce concepts will be conducted throughout the course. 

 

 Topics Covered:

 

Matter and Change                                                                                         Motion                                               

States of Matter                                                                                              Forces

Atomic Structure                                                                                            Work and Energy

Periodicity                                                                                                      Heat and Temperature

Chemical Reactions                                                                                         Waves

Structure of Matter                                                                                         Light and Sound

                                                                                                                        Electricity and Magnetism

 

Standards . A.1.a, I.A.1.b, I.A.1.c, I.A.1.d, I.A.1.e, I.A.1.f, I.A.1.g, I.A.3.a, I.A.3.b, I.A.3.c, I.A.3.d, I.A.3.e, I.A.3.f

 

Grading Scale:

 

There will be homework, laboratory assignments, reports, tests, quizzes and writing assignments.  The grade for the course will be determined by the percentage of points earned from these activities out of the total number of points possible.  The standard Todd County Central High School grading scale will be used.

 

 

Make up Labs, Quizzes, Exams and Homework

All Quizzes and exams must be made up.   If a student knows ahead of time he/she will miss an exam or quiz they may work out a time in class to take it before the scheduled date otherwise the student must make arrangements to make up the quiz or test.

 

Labs will not be able to be made up. If a student misses an alternate assignment will be given to the student.

 

Late homework:  

 

If a student is absent the day the assignment is due or the assignment is given, the student will not receive a zero for the assignment, but have 3 class period to make up the assignment. It is the students responsibility to obtain the assignment.  Each day any assignment is late the student will lose 5% of the assignments value. Because homework is an important part of learning, students should complete assignments even if they are not turned in on time.

 

Extra Credit:

 

Students interested and motivated to raise their grade should contact Ms Reasoner to discuss ways in which they can raise their grade by demonstrating the mastery of material they previously struggled with.

Class Materials

 

It is expected that students have the following items for class:

            Regular Scientific Calculator (not necessarily a graphing calculator)

            Lose leaf paper

            Binder

            Folder

            Pencils

 

Class Expectations/Rules

 

1.  Follow all instructions given by the teacher as soon as they are given.

2.  Students are expected to treat the teacher, other students, the classroom, and property with respect.

3.  Students are to be prepared for class each day. This includes their notebook, homework assignments, paper,                   and pencil.

4.  Students are expected to complete all assigned work on time.

5.  Students are expected to remain in their seats.

6.  Students working in the lab are expected to follow all safety rules and instructions at all times. Failure to do so can result in the grade of a zero being given.

 

Policies:

1. Students must be in the classroom before the tardy bell ends or they will be considered tardy.  The schools’ policy for tardy students as described in the student handbook will be enforced. 

2. Cheating or dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Students will receive a zero that can not be dropped or made up, for any assignment or exam that in the opinion of the instructor, they obtained by dishonest means. 

3. Students are expected to follow directions and classroom procedures. A warning will be given after the first infraction. Further infractions will result in a teacher – student conference, a parent contact, after school detention, and/or office referral.

4. Students are expected to take care of outside of class needs before class begins. This includes, but is not limited to, getting class materials, going to the restroom, and getting a drink.

 

Procedures:

 

  1. Obtain items needed to be ready for class before it begins.
  2. All work to be turned in and graded should be placed in the class folder.
  3. If you have been absent from class please obtain notes from a fellow classmate.  The class notebook will contain a list of any work that has been assigned that day

 

Safety:

            All students will receive a safety contract that must be signed by the student and their guardian and returned to the teacher prior to the first laboratory period.

            All students must pass a safety quiz with a 90% or better before being allowed to work in the allowed to work in the laboratory. The safety quiz may be taken multiple times till a passing score is received. 

            When performing an experiment in the laboratory all safety rules stated in the safety contract must be obeyed. The first violation of a safety rule can result in either a warning or removal from the laboratory area and a grade of zero for the experiment at the discretion of the teacher. A second violation during the same laboratory period will result in an automatic removal from the laboratory area and a grade of zero for the experiment.

 

 

 

 

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