Syllabus
2015-2016
Instructors
Mrs. Y. Jay Phillips
Mr. Reynaldo Leija
Mrs. Lauren Hacker
Mrs. Sonia Rodriguez
S231
N222
N217
N126
Room
Phone
281-920-8000 x 6165
281-920-8000 x 6141
281-920-8000 x 6104
281-920-8000 x 6109
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Tutorials
During Lunch DAILY
because she has no friends
Tuesdays during Lunch
and Wednesdays AM
Tuesdays and Thursdays
during 2nd half of Lunch
Mondays during Lunch
And Tuesdays AM
Required Materials
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A 3-ring binder
Notebook Paper
Pencils/Pens
Scientific Calculator (ex. TI-30Xa, TI-30XIIS, Casio fx260, etc.) Graphing calculators are NOT permitted
for use in this class. Students will NOT be
allowed to use their cell phones as calculators or
borrow calculators from another student during
quizzes/tests.
Test Days
Science classes hold exams and tests on Mondays or
Wednesday/Thursday block days.
Grades
Major Grades (70%): Tests, selected labs, projects, and
other assignments as designated
Minor Grades (30%): Daily grades, quizzes, homework,
selected labs, etc.
Retake Policy
Retakes are to be given approximately one week after the
original test grade has been posted on Gradespeed
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If a student scores higher on his/her retake,
the retake grade will replace the original
test grade (capped at 75 for PAP).
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If a student scores lower on his/her retake,
the average of the original test and the
retake will be recorded as the final average
for that assignment.
In addition, retakes will be given only to those students
who have emailed a retake request to the instructor on
time by designated date and time (as informed by the
instructor during class and as posted in the classroom).
Electronic Policy
Students are expected to enter my classroom with no ear
buds or head phones. All electronic devices with the
exception of laptop must be silenced or turned off and put
away.
Course Policies Q&A
What do I do if I was absent? Many of the topics
taught in chemistry build upon each other, so it is
important that all students attend class regularly. It is your
responsibility to check on the HUB or the classroom board
to keep up with our assignments if you are absent.
What if I’m absent the day of a lab, quiz, test, or
due date? You will take the quiz or test on the day you
return. Also, you will turn in any assignments that were
due on the day you return. You will need to make
arrangements with me for make-up labs. If you have been
absent several days prior to a quiz or exam, it is YOUR
responsibility to come see me about a new test or quiz
date/time on the day of your return.
What if I don’t finish my work on time?
Late work is not acceptable for Pre-AP students. If
you are absent your work is due the day you return.
Do you have tutorials? I am available EVERY DAY
DURING LUNCH.
What do you expect in terms of student conduct?
Students are expected to follow laboratory safety rules,
HISD’s code of student conduct, and any conduct rules
established in class. Westside’s discipline management
system will be implemented as necessary.
What is the best way to contact Mrs. Phillips? Email
is the BEST way to reach me and get a quick reply. It is
required that you check the HUB daily in order to receive
assignment alerts and access important information.
Academic Dishonesty
Integrity is one of the most important quality in all of us. In
the event that a student is found to have cheated on an
assignment, a grade of zero (0) will be recorded in the
gradebook for that assignment and a discipline referral will
be issued. No retake will be offered for the assignment in
question. It should be noted that use and visible
possession of cell phones or any other unauthorized
electronic devices during an assessment will be considered
“cheating.” You are strongly encouraged to place your
electronic devices out of sight once you enter this
classroom.
I. Safety and Scientific Measurement
A. Lab safety
B. Materials Safety Data Sheets
C. Scientific measurements
D. Dimensional analysis
E. Density
F. Accuracy and precision
VI. Chemical Reactions & Stoichiometry
A. Mole
B. Percent composition
C. Empirical and Molecular formulas
D. Law of conservation of mass
E. Balance chemical equations
F. Limiting reagents and percent yield
II. Structure of Matter
A. Physical and chemical changes and properties
B. Extensive and intensive properties
C. Solids, liquids and gases
D. Classification of matter
VII. Solutions
A. Properties of water
B. Solubility rules
C. Electrolytes
D. Factors affecting solubility
III. Atomic and Nuclear Chemistry
A. Modern atomic theory
B. Electromagnetic spectrum
C. Planck’s equation
D. Average atomic mass
E. Electron configurations
F. Alpha, beta and gamma radiation
G. Radioactive decay
H. Fission and fusion reactions
VIII.
IV. The Periodic Table
A. History
B. Chemical families
C. Periodic trends
V. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry
A. Naming ionic compounds
B. Writing chemical formulas
C. Lewis structure
D. Metallic bonding and properties
E. Molecular geometry (VSEPR)
IX.
Acids and Bases
A. Properties of acids and bases
B. Neutralization reactions
C. Precipitation reactions
D. Redox reactions
E. pH and pOH
F. strong and weak acids and bases
Gases
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B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Boyle’s Law
Charles’ Law
Avogadro’s Law
Dalton’s Law of partial pressures
Ideal Gas Law
Stoichiometric calculation involving gases
Kinetic Molecular Theory
X. Thermochemistry
A. Forms of energy
B. Heat transfer
C. Thermochemical equations
D. Endothermic and exothermic reactions
E. Specific heat calculations
F. Calorimetry