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AP CHEMISTRY

TEACHER: Coach Collier

ROOM: B202

EMAIL: ecollier@ Cell Phone: 903-654-1849

TEACHER WEBSITE:

|Coach Collier’s Schedule | |

|Period |Class |Room |Time |

|1st |Conference |B202/Tiger Gym |7:40 – 8:30 |

|2nd |Chemistry Pre-AP |B202 |8:35 – 9:30 |

|3rd |Chemistry Pre-AP |B202 |9:35 – 10:25 |

|4th – A |Chemistry Pre-AP |B202 |10:30 – 12:35 |

|8th – B |Chemistry AP |B202 |10:30 – 12:35 |

|5th |Chemistry AP |B202 |12:40 – 1:30 |

|6th |Conference |B202/Tiger Gym |1:35 – 2:25 |

|7th |Softball |Tiger Gym/Outside |2:30 – 3:20 |

OVERVIEW:

AP Chemistry is designed to provide the student with the equivalent of an introductory first year course sequence in COLLEGE CHEMISTRY. The course is designed for college-bound students who either would like to earn college credit (by AP examination) or would like to prepare for college chemistry while in high school. This is accomplished through an intensive, in-depth approach.

As many colleges recommend, the minimum time required for outside class work is 1.5 hours per class hour, i.e. a minimum of 5 hours of homework per week. In addition to the normal homework, there will be one independent student study packet each nine weeks. This packet will not be covered in class in great detail and must be done by the students; however, tutorials will be available. This packet will take approximately, ten to fifteen hours in the nine weeks.

It is recommended that the student take the College Board's Advance Placement test in Chemistry, but not required. The score on this test will be evaluated by the College Board and the scores reported to the colleges of the student's choice. Scores of one and two on the test will general not qualify the student to receive credit. Scores of three, four, or five (the maximum score possible) will generally allow the student to place out of freshman courses. The amount of credit granted varies by grade and by university. The grade earned in the class is independent of the Advance Placement test.

The laboratory portion of this class is to be the equivalent of a college laboratory experience. Because some colleges require proof of the laboratory portion of the course before granting credit, all students will keep a laboratory notebook. Some of the laboratory investigations will require the students to spend time in tutorials.

Because of the nature of this course and the amount of new material that will be covered, a strong preparatory background in Chemistry-I is a requirement. If you had me for Chemistry-I (especially for Pre-AP Chemistry and to a lesser extent Chemistry) you already have a strong background. The topics that I expect that you already know include:

* atomic structure

* electron configurations

* bonding

* VSEPR theory

* acid-base chemistry

* nuclear chemistry

* chemical names and formulas

* chemical reactions (balancing and completing)

* periodicity

* behavior of gases

* mole concept

* mole calculations

* stoichiometry

* making and interpretation of graphs

* making observations from laboratory situations

During the second semester, weekly study sessions to review material for the AP Chemistry test will be held, along with reviews done in class. The times of these sessions will be determined by the students interested in taking the AP Chemistry exam at the end of the year.

The nature of Chemistry requires the student to know certain basic facts that MUST be committed to memory. Mathematics is an integral part of this class. Problem solving strategies will be stressed through-out the year and this course also requires the student be able to solve problems WITH and WITHOUT a calculator.

The nature of Chemistry requires the student to know certain basic facts that MUST be committed to memory. The course also requires the student be able to solve problems WITH and WITHOUT a calculator.

➢ This is a college course and as such, IT IS HARD.

➢ You will be expected to do a great deal of higher level thinking, and yes it will hurt your head sometimes.

➢ Please look at this course as a bridge between high school and college. You get college work and material….with all of the safety nets of high school.

➢ Do you have a STUDY GROUP? It is good to work homework together. The homework counts as a little as it does because I expect you to have worked together. However, if you just copy someone else’s homework, you may get a good homework grade, but you will fail the quizzes and/or tests.

➢ To get a FIVE on the AP Chemistry exam → you need 63% correct on the test!

➢ To get a THREE on the AP Chemistry exam → about 45% correct on the test!

Chemistry AP Syllabus

|First Nine Weeks| |Ch. 1 & 2 |

| |Chemistry Fundamentals | |

| | |Ch. 6 |

| |Thermochemistry | |

| |Spontaneity, Entropy and Free Energy |Ch. 17 |

|Second | |Ch. 18 |

|Nine |Electrochemistry | |

|Weeks | | |

| | |Ch. 12 |

| |Chemical Kinetics | |

| | | |

|Third | |Ch. 13 |

|Nine |Chemical Equilibrium | |

|Weeks | | |

| | |Ch. 14 |

| |The Chemistry of Acids & Bases | |

| | | |

| | |Ch.15 |

| |Acid-Base Equilibria | |

| | |Ch. 16 |

| |Solubility & Complex Ion Equilibria | |

|Fourth | |Ch. 2 |

|Nine |Atoms, Molecules and Ions | |

|Weeks | | |

| | |Ch. 4 |

| |Chemical Reactions | |

| | |Ch. 3 |

| |Stoichiometry | |

| | | |

| | |Ch. 7 |

| |Structure of Atoms & Periodic Trends | |

| | |Ch. 8 |

| |Bonding | |

| | |Ch. 9 |

| |Covalent Bonding: Orbitals | |

| | | |

| |Gases |Ch.5 |

| |Liquids & Solids |Ch. 10 |

| |Properties of Solutions |Ch. 11 |

GRADING POLICY:

YOUR GRADE IN CLASS WILL BE DETERMINED ON THE FOLLOWING BASIS:

60% Tests

30% Labs

10% Daily (quizzes; classwork; homework)

RE-TEACH/REEVULATE POLICY:

Students are encouraged to request a re-teach and reevaluation on a major test that they have failed. For a chemistry class, a grade change is allowed and the maximum grade on a retest is 70. The student must request a retest within a week from receiving their original grade. The student must attend at least one tutorials prior to taking the retest.

Within a grading period there will be generally no more than three major tests, and several short quizzes. One of the tests will be in AP format and will be graded according to AP standards. The grading procedures for this format will be explained before the students take the exam.

PROGRESS REPORTS:

Progress Reports will be given out every three weeks. There will be a Midterm Exam in December and a Final Exam at the end of the year. The exam will count a 20% of your semester grade. Benchmarks will be given every 9 weeks and will count as a major test grade. Report cards will be given out every nine weeks.

TUTORIALS:

It is the student’s responsibility to arrange an appropriate time for tutorials. The Science department offers morning and afternoon tutorials every day. The morning tutorials will be in the library every morning and afterschool tutorials will be in assigned teacher’s classroom.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

All students should bring all supplies to class each day.

1. 3 ring binder (2 inch in width)

2. Laboratory Manual (we will decide on these later)

3. Scientific/Graphing Calculator

4. Pens and pencils with erasers

TEXTBOOK:

Chemistry Zumdahl 9th edition, publisher Cengage Learning

Course Expectations:

1. ALL students are expected to actively take notes during teacher presentations. Although a textbook will be given to students, much material will not be found in the book. It is important to pay attention in class and ask questions when you do not understand.

2. Bring materials to class that are needed.

3. Be prepared to work at the beginning of the class period.

4. Keep your binders in order…..stay organized!

5. When homework is due it must be placed in your class basket.

6. All tests are closed book and notes. As Chemistry is a course that builds upon itself, tests are cumulative.

7. Students are expected to take notes, be attentive, and contribute to the class.

8. Labs are very serious and each student is expected to follow the laboratory safety contract. Failure to do so will result in the removal of the student from the lab and alternative written work will be assigned for the remained of the semester for each laboratory investigation.

9. Calculator use is a privilege, not a right. Using calculator to cheat will result in loss of calculator privilege. Students will not be allowed to use their own programmable graphing calculator on ANY test or quiz.

10. Please see the sheet entitled “Collier’s Code of Conduct” for list of procedures and rules for my classroom.

Collier’s Code of Conduct

1. We are respectful!

a. We say yes ma’am and no ma’am, yes sir and no sir.

b. We show respect to all adults and peers.

c. We make eye contact.

d. We do not stare at someone who is being corrected.

2. We are grateful for the things we receive.

We say “Thank You” within 3 seconds of receiving something

Or the item will be taken back by the adult who gave it to us.

3. We trust the importance of classwork and homework and complete our assignments accordingly.

4. We are organized, efficient, and on task.

5. Be cooperative.

Lab Safety Contract

Please read these rules carefully and sign only with a complete understanding of them.

I WILL: 1. not conduct a lab without my teacher present.

2. always work at my assigned station.

3. always wear safety goggles and apron when working in the lab.

4. never wear contact lenses in lab.

5. tie back my long hair (if applicable).

6. clear my lab table of personal belongings.

7. never perform an experiment without permission from my teacher.

8. avoid distracting and disruptive behavior.

9. never eat, drink, or chew gum in the lab.

10. not taste chemicals.

11. keep chemicals away from eyes and face. If a chemical comes in contact with my skin, I will wash it off under cool, running water and report the accident to my teacher.

12. always wash my hands after lab is completed.

13. check all glassware for cracks and chips. If any glassware has chips or cracks, I will not add heat to this lab equipment.

14. heat a test tube using a test tube holder, making sure that the open end is not pointing toward someone.

15. not pour chemicals back into their bottles. I will properly dispose of them.

16. not throw solids into the sink.

17. clean up spills immediately or notify the teacher immediately.

18. never leave a heating container unsupervised.

19. report all accidents to my teacher.

20. not wear jewelry while completing lab work.

21. not have long sleeves or any part of my clothing getting into fire or chemicals. I will avoid wearing open-toed shoes while completing labs.

22. know how to perform the lab prior to entering the lab.

23. clean my lab station and put away all equipment and materials at the end of each lab period.

24. learn special safety precautions that are taught prior to each lab.

25. follow the teacher's instructions and precautions.

**All Safety Rules must be followed while in the laboratory.**

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CHEMISTRY AP EXAM: MAY 4, 2015

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