Honors Chemistry II Mr. John Horton

Room 211

Course Syllabus

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Course Description:

This is a continuation of the Honors Chem I course. The purpose of this chemistry course is to familiarize the student with a variety of topics listed below and laboratory procedures that will enhance the understanding of chemistry. Laboratory safety techniques and procedures are emphasized. Identification and proper use of laboratory equipment is required. Mathematical computations are reviewed at the appropriate times. Scientific thought processes are encouraged. A student should have earned a minimum grade of 85 % in Honors Chem I to be considered for this course unless the teacher has granted special permission. Honors credit will be given for the successful completion of this course..

Course Outline:

1. Lab safety rules, expectations, and equipment

2. Chapter 11 – Properties of solutions

3. Chapter 12 – Chemical Kinetics

4. Chapter 13 – Chemical Equilibrium

5. Chapter 14 – Acids and Bases

6. Chapter 15 - Acid-Base Equilibria

7. Chapter 16 – Solubility and Complex ion Equilibria

8. Chapter 17 – Spontaneity, Entropy, and Free Energy

9. Chapter 18 – Electrochemistry

10. Chapter 19 – The Nucleus: A Chemist’s View

11. Chapter 20 – The Representative Elements

Lab experiments and demonstrations will be conducted at appropriate times. Visits from the Juniata College Chem. Van will occur (averaging one per month). Computers will be used as often as possible for data collection, graphing, and writing formal lab reports. Videotapes, DVD’s, and guest speakers will be used periodically throughout the course.

Classroom Rules and Procedures:

1. Supplies: Bring the following items to class everyday.

Pencil or Pen
Single subject notebook (for this class only)
Three-ring binder (1” or 1 ½ “for this class only)
Calculator
Textbook

2. Be Neat

3. Always follow lab safety rules and expectations.

4. You are expected to be in your seat when the bell rings.

5. Be respectful to all people at all times. When I’m talking no one else is to be talking. When you are talking everyone else will be listening to you.

6. Raise you hand. Please do not call out.

7. Gum is permitted as long as I do not see it or hear it. No other food

8. Books must be covered

Consequences:

1. Warning

2. Conference with student after class

3. Detention in my room

4. School detention

5. Parent contact and School Detention

More severe infractions will be handled on an individual bases

Grading Policy:

Grades are bases on a Total Point System (Points earned/Possible points)* 100% = grade

Grades are based on the following items:

1. Tests

2. Lab Reports, results, skills and techniques

3. Quizzes

4. Homework

5. Projects, article summaries, reports

6. Class work, class participation, and attitude

Final – A final test will be given and account for 20% of your overall grade.

Make-up work

You will have two school days to make up any work you have missed. Extended illnesses will be handled on an individual basis.

Late work:

I do not accept late work. It is your responsibility to have your work finished and turned in to me on time. A zero (0) is entered in the grade book for that assignment.

Miscellaneous:

1. Anyone caught cheating will receive a zero on the assignment and a call will be made to your parents. Subsequent offences will be referred to the office.

2. All of the preceding is subject to revision by the teacher. Ample notification will be given if a change is needed.

Parent Notification Mr. Horton

Room 211

I, ______, have read over this course syllabus with my son/daughter and we understand what to expect in Mr. Horton’s classroom. If you have any questions, please call the school’s office at 793-2111 and I will return your call. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Mr. John Horton

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