Honors Chemistry Syllabus
Course Title: Honors Chemistry with SAT® Chemistry Subject Test Preparation
Instructor: Peter Moskaluk
Schedule: Monday, August 30, 2010 through Friday May 13, 2011.
Textbook: General Chemistry: The Essential Concepts, Raymond Chang, 4th Edition, ISBN-10: 0073101680
Prerequisites: Algebra I and II (We will accept students taking Algebra II concurrently with Honors Chemistry.)
Student Costs:
- Tuition - $295
- QSL - Microchem Kit Standard Edition - $129.95 + shipping *
- QSL - AWS SM-200 digital pocket scale - $34.95 + shipping *
- $10 - WebAssign® Registration Fee (purchase directly from North Carolina State University) **
- Textbook - price varies based on new or used version
* Note: Outside supplier prices provided above are subject to change. For product details and current pricing information, please visit supplier sites. I encourage students to purchase used versions of the textbook to keep costs affordable.
** Note: In order to register for WebAssign, you will need the Honors Chemistry course access code. Two weeks prior to the start of class, I will send you an email with the course access code. You will not be able to register for WebAssign until you receive the access code for the course.
Technical Requirements:
- Computer
- Internet access
- Email account
- Scanner
- Calculator
- PDF Capability
Course Description:
Honors Chemistry goes beyond the general high-school chemistry course. The course takes an accelerated, in-depth look at chemical principles. It uses a college textbook and is designed for those students who are highly motivated to study chemistry. The emphasis in the class is on chemical problem solving. Students also complete a series of hands-on lab experiments to further their understanding of chemistry concepts. Due to the rapid pace and depth in covering material, good study habits and strong math skills are a must.
In addition to being a full chemistry course, this class also prepares students to sit for the SAT® Subject Test in Chemistry. Students take a number of SAT® Chemistry Subject Test practice exams by the end of the course.
Topic Outline:
1. |
Atoms, Molecules, and Ions |
2. |
Nuclear Chemistry |
3. |
Stoichiometry |
4. |
Reactions in Aqueous Solutions |
5. |
Gases |
6. |
Energy Relationships in Chemical Reactions |
7. |
The Electronic Structure of Atoms |
8. |
The Periodic Table |
9. |
Chemical Bonding I: The Covalent Bond |
10. |
Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Geometry |
11. |
Introduction to Organic Chemistry |
12. |
Intermolecular Forces and Liquids and Solids |
13. |
Physical Properties of Solutions |
14. |
Chemical Kinetics |
15. |
Chemical Equilibrium |
16. |
Acids and Bases |
17. |
Acid-Base Equilibria and Solubility Equilibria |
18. |
Thermodynamics |
19. |
Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry |
20. |
SAT Chemistry Test Advice - Critical Success Factors |
Grading Policy:
The one-year course is divided into two semesters. A semester exam is given at the end of each semester, after which a student transcript for the course will be emailed to you. The final course grade is derived from the first semester grade, second semester grade and the final exam.
Grading Scale |
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97-100% |
A+ |
87-89% |
B+ |
77-79% |
C+ |
67-69% |
D+ |
Below 60 |
E |
93-96% |
A |
83-86% |
B |
73-76% |
C |
63-66% |
D |
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90-92% |
A- |
80-82% |
B- |
70-72% |
C- |
60-62% |
D- |
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| Honors Chemistry Course | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Final Grade | |||
| Assignments | 40% |
Assignments | 40% |
Semester 1 Grade | 40% |
| Tests | 40% |
Tests | 40% |
Semester 2 Grade | 40% |
| Quizzes | 10% |
Quizzes | 10% |
Final Exam | 20% |
| Lab | 10% |
Lab | 10% |
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| Semester 1 Grade | 100% |
Semester 2 Grade | 100% |
Final Grade | 100% |
Note: This is the general syllabus for Honors Chemistry. The specific schedule for a given school year, which includes the chapter outline and associated calendar dates for assignments, exams and scheduled vacation breaks, will be available to students on the first day of class at the online classroom website.