SCI 1100 Chemistry
COURSE SYLLABUS
SCI 1100
CHEMISTRY
I.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Chemistry (SCI 1100) begins its study of God’s creation at its most basic level: the atom
and its components. The course then focuses on the other basic principles of matter, their
properties and reactions. The Scientific Method is used to develop the student’s critical
thinking skills. The course incorporates a virtual laboratory component to expand the
student's understanding as well as provide real world applications. Chemistry students
should have completed or be currently enrolled in Algebra II, successfully to function in
this course.
II.
RATIONALE
Chemistry allows the students an opportunity to explore substances and their properties
and how they can be transformed into new substances with brand new properties. It
allows them the opportunity to explore their surroundings and view their world through
different eyes. The study of chemistry will allow students a deeper understanding of their
place in God’s world and to prepare for a greater tomorrow. Chemistry allows students to
see new technologies that are being utilized every day.
PREREQUISITES
Algebra II
III. MATERIALS LIST
Besides your online materials, you will also need technology materials for this course.
You are required to have the following:
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Computer and printer
Microsoft Office or Equivalent
Scanner or camera
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IV. MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will be able to:
Describe the processes of science including the scientific method, scientific notation,
significant figures, graphing, and measurement
B.
Describe matter and identify components of atoms and molecules and their place on
the periodic table.
C.
Evaluate laboratory data and draw conclusions.
D.
Describe the three states of matter at both the visible and atomic levels.
E.
Name ionic and covalent compounds and write their formulas.
F.
Balance equations and identify reactions.
G.
Determine electron configuration
H.
Draw Lewis dot structures.
I.
Determine molecular formulas and empirical formulas and molar mass of a material.
J.
Determine limiting or excess reactants in a reaction.
K.
Distinguish between the various gas laws. (Avogadro, Boyles, Charles, Combined,
Gay-Luccac and Ideal).
L.
Calculate pH values.
A.
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
A.
Individual lesson assessments
B.
4 Quizzes per Unit
C.
1-Test per module
D.
1 Major Writing Assessment developed over the first semester
1.
Topic/Thesis
2.
Outline
3.
Bibliography
4.
Rough Draft
5.
Final Draft
6.
2 Comprehensive Semester exams
7.
A total of 18-Laboratory exercises.
VI. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES
A.
Grading Weights
Lesson Assignments
Quizzes, Labs and Written Assignments
Tests
B.
25%
35%
40%
Scale
A
B
C
D
F
93 – 100
85 – 92
77 – 84
70 – 76
Below 70
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VII. Other Policies
A.
B.
Academic Misconduct
See pages 32-35 of your Student Handbook
Repeating Assignments
Students may repeat lesson twice. Quizzes and tests cannot be repeated to
gain a higher grade. Quizzes and tests may be reset for technical issues,
but a new set of questions will be generated.
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