Waynesville High School
2015-2016
Course Syllabus: Chemistry of Materials
I. Course Title: Chemistry I
Designated Grade Level: 10, 11, or 12
Prerequisite: Science 9
Instructor: Ms. Jenna McClanahan
Conference Hour: 1:00 -1:40 daily
E-mail: jmcclanahan@waynesville.k12.mo.us
Academic Assistance:
Department: Science
Course Duration: 2 semesters
Credit: 1 full unit
School Extension:
Mondays after school until 4:00 PM
Fridays before school at 6:15 AM
II. Textbook: Elementary Materials Science by ASM International.
III. Student Supply Requirements:
Composition notebook, pencils/pen, folder or binder
IV. Course Description: In Chemistry of Materials, the students will learn the
fundamental principles of the structure and properties of materials and the
relationships between structure and electrical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical
properties. The students will learn about metals, ceramics, multiphase systems, and
polymeric materials.
V. Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to…
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Apply general chemical principles;
Further develop problem-solving skills
Compare and analyze metals, ceramics, multiphase systems, and polymers
Describe crystal structures and physical properties of metals and how metals
are claimed from their ores.
Discuss the mechanical properties of metals and the effects of heat-treating.
Discuss alloys and alloying techniques and analyze phase diagrams.
Recognize that most ceramics are crystalline solids that have properties
related to the ionic or covalent bonds that hold them together.
Compare the classification of polymers and how they are altered chemically or
with additives.
Describe and categorize types of composites and understand strength-toweight ratios.
VI. Grading: Per district policy seventy percent (70%) of the student’s grade will be
derived from summative assessments and thirty percent (30%) of the student’s grade will
be derived from practice. A variety of assessment and practice methods will be utilized
throughout the year.
*Powerschool will be updated on a weekly basis. Under normal circumstances you
may expect grades/scores to be posted by Friday of each week.
VII. Classroom Behavior
1. The student should be prepared for each class meeting by completing
outside reading, assignments, or by reviewing class notes.
2. The student should be present for all class meetings.
3. The WHS homework policy will be followed and enforced.
4. The WHS absent work policy will be followed an enforced.
Exception: Labs must be made up with in two weeks due to
the sharing of equipment, perishable chemicals, and materials
between the chemistry teachers.
5. Students are expected to act in a mature manner at all times.
Classroom misconduct that interferes with learning and teaching will
not be tolerated.
6. Laboratory misconduct jeopardizes the safety of students and the
teacher. If laboratory misconduct occurs, the offending student will
not be allowed to complete the lab during class. The lab may be
completed before or after school per teacher/parent scheduling.
Office referrals will be issued when warranted.
7. The WHS academic dishonesty policy will be followed and enforced in
instances of cheating and/or plagiarism.
8. Electronic devises should not be on and/or visible in this classroom.
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