Chem+I+Syllabus

This is an introductory class into the field of chemistry dealing with beginning concepts and applied mathematics. Major areas of emphasis will include: the nature of chemistry, the structure of matter, interactions of matter, stoichiometry, states of matter, and nuclear chemistry. Any student considering a career in a technical, scientific or medical field should take this class. You will be graded on the completion of homework problems, assignments, lab reports, quizzes, and tests. Occasionally there may be extra credit offered. All requirements must be met to receive any extra credit. It will not be offered to make up for missing work. I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules and procedures described in the above syllabus. ______________________________ _______________________________ Parent Signature/Date Student Signature/Date
 * 2014-2015 Chemistry I Syllabus – Room 204 – Mrs. Peters **
 * Course Goals and Objectives: **
 * Text: ** Chemistry –Pearson/Prentice Hall
 * Methods of Instruction: **
 * Lecture/Discussion - We will deal with selected material from the assigned chapter in the textbook. The purpose of discussion is to emphasize and clarify topics. You are responsible for material presented in class AND what is in the text.
 * Laboratory Exercises – Laboratory exercises are designed to help students develop basic laboratory skills and to provide support for concepts developed in class. You will be responsible for a comprehensive lab report for each laboratory exercise.
 * Problems – You MUST work problems outside of class in order to develop a reasonable level of mastery of the class material and to do well on tests.
 * Grading Policy: **
 * Classroom Rules and Procedures: **
 * 1) Classroom basics
 * All school rules must be followed
 * There will be NO warnings for violations addressed in the student handbook, including cell phone violations.
 * Student iPads are to be brought to class charged every day.
 * Homework is to be turned into me personally, do NOT leave it on my desk or give it to someone else to turn in
 * Homework is to be completed for the beginning of the class period due
 * Only work that was assigned by a substitute should be turned in to the substitute
 * Copying someone else’s homework will result in a zero for ALL students involved
 * It is your responsibility to find out what you will miss or was missed when you are absent
 * Assignments for each day will be on the assignment sheet and iTunes U for each class
 * Any worksheets or handouts for each day will be in the basket below the assignment sheet and on iTunes U if possible for each class
 * If you are absent the day of the test but had previous knowledge of the test will make up the test on the day you return
 * A zero will be given for work due on, or class work done on dates of an illegal absence
 * Copying someone else’s homework or class work is cheating and will result in a zero for all students involved
 * Cheating on a test will result in a zero for that test
 * A student MAY be given an alternate assignment or test if caught cheating, on my discretion
 * You are responsible to follow ALL laboratory and safety procedures as explained on the Laboratory Safety and First Aid form you are required to sign in the beginning of the year
 * Eating or drinking during a lab will result in a zero on the entire lab grade for that experiment
 * Messing around during a lab will result in a zero on the entire lab grade for that experiment
 * All lab reports must be YOURS, not you lab partners. Any cheating on a lab report will result in a zero
 * There will be zero tolerance for not wearing safety glasses at all times during a lab
 * 1) Homework procedures
 * 2) Absences
 * 3) Cheating
 * 4) Laboratory Procedures