CHEMISTRY - NOLL /TESKE SYLLABUS

• 2 Trimesters / 1 Credit
• Text: Introduction to Chemistry Zumdahl
• Prerequisites: Algebra Based Math/Pass the 8th grade science

WASL STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES: As a result of required instruction the student will be able to:
1) Understand the present theory of atomic structure.
2) Understand and apply the information within the periodic table of the elements.
3) Perform the many mathematical applications in the areas of moles and molecular mass,
stoichiometry, gas laws, concentration, graphing and equilibrium.
4) Safely perform basic chemical laboratory procedures and technique.
5) Understand and apply basic chemical principles to every day types of situations

Chemistry A Chapters
Intro. to Science/Chemistry/Math 1, 2, 3
Atomic Structure/Nuclear Chemistry 4, 18
Electron Clouds/Periodic Table 10
Naming/Formulas/Equations 4, 5, 6
The Mole 7
Mass Relationships (Stoichiometry) 8,9
Molecular Structure/Polarity 11, 12, 13
KMT/Phase Changes and Energy
Chemistry B Chapters
Gas Laws (PV = nRT and Stoichiometry) 12
Solutions 14
Acids and Bases 15
Equilibrium/Reaction Kinetics (Qualitative) 16
Equilibrium (Quantitative) 16
Oxidation/Reduction 17
Environmental, industrial and any other practical applications will be dispersed throughout the class.

A heavy emphasis is put on lab work. There is an average of one lab a week in this course, and the students are graded on technique, procedure understanding and writing skills. Labs constitute 20% of their grade.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

1) RESPECT

2) NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES

3) BE SAFE

1) Respect the following:
- Other class members.
- Property (Students will be expected to pay for damaged items due to carelessness.)
- The teacher and teaching time.
2) The feeding and liquidating of students is to be accomplished elsewhere.
3) Since safety is essential, common sense and strict observance to instructions is vital.
- Horseplay, especially during lab activities, will be dealt with harshly.
4) All disciplinary actions will be in accordance with the WVHS student handbook, which I'm
sure you've all read and memorized.

CONSEQUENCES:
1) Verbal warning. 2) Parental units are notified. 3) Administrative conference.

In the event of serious misbehavior (that is well beyond "horse play") more dramatic measures
will be taken.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
20% Homework - Includes book assignments, worksheets and (everyone's favorite) pop quizzes.
25% Lab work - Includes lab reports and lab performance .
55% Tests - Includes end of unit exams and comprehensive semester finals.
CREDIT - Completion of attendance requirement (below), and 60% of academic requirements.

GRADING SCALE:

ATTENDANCE AND TARDIES:
Although absences are not structured in to the grading system, it has been shown that numerous absences will have a serious and harmful effect on academic performance in this class. Make up all labs and tests promptly!

Tardies will require the student to make up the time by accomplishing a few chores after school. RESTITUTION...See academic Handbook!

FUN FACTS:
If a student is absent on a due date, the due date is extended one day for each day absent.
If a student is absent on the day of an exam or a lab, it must be made up within the amount of days the student was absent. The student is responsible for obtaining material covered when absent, during a time that does not interfere with class. Since grades are posted, each student is responsible to find out what he/she is missing.
Due to the nature of this particular course, I have found numerous absences have always resulted in poor or failing grades. Cheating will result in a zero grade for the assignment/test, immediate referral to administrator, and parental notification. A second occurrence will result in a conference.

Teske's contact Info:

Home (965-0048) or School (972-5947)