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Course title (#) Chemistry 438-A Teacher: Mr. Gamm
Phone: 524-6445
e-mail: pgamm@fcsu.org
Description: Chemistry 438-A is a lab-based course designed for the highly motivated student. The emphasis in this course is on learning chemical principles such as scientific inquiry, the properties of elements, chemical formulas and equations, the mole concept, atomic and quantum theory, chemical formulas and equations, the mole concept, phase changes, the gas laws, and thermochemistry. Laboratory work is designed to illustrate these principles and aid in the development of problem solving skills and lab skills.
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra II and copletion of Biology 426.
Credit: 1/2
Teacher Expectations: Students are expected to participate in class activities and labs, to work independently and in groups, and to act responsibly in class.
Texts & Materials: Modern Chemistry (Holt, Rinehart, and Winston)
Student material needed: 1 three ring binder, 1 lab notebook, and 1 graphing calculator.
Make-up Work: Work missed during an excused absence must be made-up within two school days. Work missed during an unexcused absence may not be made-up and will be given a zero.
Grading System:
Points
7 Unit Assessments @ 20 points each 140
4 lab reports @ 25 points each 100
7 quizzes @10 paoint each 70
Homework - Participation 70
Lab notebook 70
2 Projects @ 25 points each 50
mid semester exam 50
Semester exam 50
Total 600
Teacher availability for help: before and after school.
Other: Every attempt should be made to hand in all assignments on time. Work handed in late or work not made up within two school days after an excused absence will receive a point deduction per day late on the Homework- Participation Grade up to a total of points per assignment. Extra credit projects or papers must be approved in advance. Extra credit is limited to 3% of the final grade.
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