Syllabus: Chemistry
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Instructor: Mr. Matt Puig
Room: 819School Phone #:
(951) 253 -7200x3819
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
Ehs.leusd.k12.ca.us>Staff Directory>Mathew
Puig
COURSE AIM:
The aim of this course is to understand the basic concepts (The
Periodic Table, chemical bonding, and different chemical reactions) of
general chemistry and to provide information of how it is applied to
science-related careers. Labs will be used throughout the course to
give students hands on experience and a better understanding of
certain topics. Some of the topics that will be presented are:
1. Atomic Theory
2. Stoichiometry
3. Thermochemistry
4. The Gas Laws
5. Electronic Structure of Atoms 6. Covalent Bonding
7. Ionic Bonding
8. Solutions
9. Equilibrium
10. Acids and Bases
11.Energy and Spontaneity
12. Reduction and Oxidation
13. Nuclear Chemistry
By learning the thought process of a scientist, students will enhance
their problem solving skills.
At the end of this course, students will be able to use their problemsolving skills in all aspects of life, and in many professions. For those
interested in studying chemistry at the college level, will be prepared
to do so by completing and performing well on the homework
assignments, quizzes, lab work, and exams.
TEXTBOOK: Chemistry, (Addison-Wesley) 2002
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
•3 Ring Binder or Notebook
—The notebook should contain homework, lecture notes,
lab work, and extra paper. Dividers should be used to better organize
class materials.
•Pen (blue or black ink only)
—All labs will be done in pen because when conducting an
experiment, nothing should be erased. Unwanted items should be
crossed out with
one line through them. When conducting experiments, the so-called
unwanted information may be useful later on.
•#2 Pencil & Eraser
—Pencil should be used on homework assignments because when
performing calculations, there may be a lot of erasing to do! A #2
pencil will be needed for exams on Scantron.
•Scientific Calculator
—Calculators will be needed to assist you on homework, labs,
exams, and other class activities. A graphing calculator is not
necessary for this class.
•Notebook Paper
—Notebook paper is needed for lecture notes, homework
assignments, and other class activities.
•Lab Notebook
—A quadrille lab notebook will be needed to record all lab activities.
This will prepare you for college-level lab reports.
•Ruler
—To make straight lines in your lab notebook!!
•Textbook
—All students should have a textbook to complete homework
assignments and to study.
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:
1. Absence:
•It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to make
-up any missed work. Missed tests and quizzes must
be made up on the next day following the last day of absence.
•Assignments are due the day
of the chapter exam. This will allow for easier homework makeup
when absent.
•Labs may be made-up if the equipment is out or available. If the
equipment is not out or available an alternative assignment will be
given.
•If you are absent, please call a classmate or refer to my website for
assignments.
2. Late Homework Policy:
•Late work is ONLY accepted the day after the original due date.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
•If work is late due to absence, 100% credit is given.
•If work is not late due to absence, 70% credit will be given.
3. Attendance &Tardy Policies:
•The attendance and tardy policies stated in your Student Handbook
will be followed.
•You are counted tardy if you are not through the door when the bell
rings.
4. Heading of Papers:
•The top sheet used MUST have the following heading:
Name
Date Due
Period
Please write this legibly in the upper right hand corner. On the first
printed line, put the title of the assignment or the pages from the text
used
. You may write on both sides of the paper. For all assignments, all
pages need to be stapled together.
•If you are absent, staple an absent slip to
the top of the paper.
5. Picking Up/Turning in Handouts
 Pick up PPT. notes/ hw packets and any type of work and labs
at the beginning of each class period from the bins.
 Turn in work to appropriate period bins and find absent work/ noname work in proper bins.
6. Notecards
 Notecards will be used to call on students at random.
CLASSROOM RULES:
1.Students caught cheating on any assignment or tests will receive
zero points. If you let someone copy your homework, lab, quiz, test,
etc., both parties will receive zero points.
2.Respect the instructor, other classmates, and school property.
3. If you bring food make sure you clean it up/throw it away.
4.Personal grooming (i.e. applying make up, brushing hair, etc.) is to
be completed at home, during break, or between classes.
Phones or Headphones:
There will be a “Cell Phone light” when the light is green you are good
to be on your cell phones for school related work only. When the light
is red cell phones should not be visible at all. They will be taken and
placed in the cell phone “jail” during this time. If the light is blue iPods
can be used only.
Consequences:
1.Student-teacher conference to remedy the problem.
2.Call home to parent/ guardian, and set up a meeting if necessary.
3.Refer to the office for appropriate discipline.
EXPECTATIONS:
1. All students are expected to be in class on time and be prepared to
work.
Time is limited each class period, and in order to cover all of the
material and complete
all lab work, students must be on time and ready to work with the
required materials.
2. Class rules must be obeyed at all times.
Every student has the right to learn, and class rules must be
followed to ensure everyone is able to learn science in a positive
learning environment.
3. Assignments (homework and labs) must be organized and
handwriting must be legible. This is important because I must be
able to read your work in order to give you the proper credit that you
deserve. So what does legible handwriting have to do with
science and the real world? For example, if there are two people
who are trying to patent the same idea at the same time, who
receives the patent? According the U.S. patent laws, the person
who came up with the idea first, has the patent rights. That
means, the very first person who has documented his / her idea in a
notebook that is comprehensible.
4. Students are responsible for any missing work due to absence.
Every assignment is important because it leads to the next topic
being covered. Students cannot afford to fall behind, and must be
responsible for making up any missed work.
GRADING CRITERIA:
Students must take responsibility for learning the material and
responsibility for earning their grade for this class. Grades will include
a comprehensive final exam, tests, labs, quizzes, and homework. The
percentages for each category are:
Homework: 20%
Quizzes & Tests: 45%
Labs: 20%
Final:15%
A computer will calculate your weighted grade. Grades cannot be
determined by just adding up points and dividing by the total.
The following grade scale will be used:
A = 90-100%
C = 70-79 %
F = 59 % and below
B = 80-89 %
D = 60-69 %