AP Chemistry: SC77W
Course Syllabus
Class Meeting
Academic Year: 2013 - 14
Days: M-F 11:33 – 12:24, 4th hour)
Instructor: Mr. Hayes
Bio information: Mr. Raymond Hayes
Email: rhayes@mpsaz.org
Phone: 480-472-3176
Teaching & coaching experience: Have been teaching science at Dobson since 2002.
Have taught Earth Science, Biology, General Chemistry, College Prep Chemistry,
and A. P. Chemistry. I currently teach C.P. Chemistry and A.P. Chemistry at Dobson
and either General Chemistry or Biology during Summer school sessions.
I also serve as the Head Coach for the Boys XC team and Head Coach for Boys &
Girls Track & Field teams at Dobson.
Educational experience: Undergrad at Wartburg College in Iowa (BA; Biology, minor
Chemistry, 2 yrs. Pharmacy School University of Iowa, and earned Masters degree
from the University of Phoenix.
Best time to call M – F; from 6:15 – 7:50 a.m.
Office Hours: M – F; Prep: 1:09 – 2:01 (5th hr.) Expected response time - 24 hours or
by end of school the following day.
Dobson High School Room, B-510
1501 W. Guadalupe Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
Course Description
This AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry
course usually taken during the first year of college. This course could provide
most students with the opportunity to enroll in other courses that are structured
around general chemistry as a prerequisite or allow them to enroll in advance
sequence chemistry courses. The course is structured around the six big ideas
articulated in the AP Chemistry curriculum framework provided by the College
Board. The course will stress the seven science practices, which will allow
students to participate in the type of work scientist are involved. The course will
involve the use of learning objectives that combine content with inquiry and
reasoning skills. This course is open to all chemistry students having completed
the first year of College Prep Chemistry with a grade of C or better or at least a B
grade in SC71 and the completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent.
Students not meeting the prerequisites may be allowed to enroll with permission
from the Dept. Chair if they desire to take part in a rigorous and academically
challenging course.
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Six Big Ideas of AP Curriculum:
Big Ideal 1: Structure of Matter
Big Idea 2: Properties of matter, characteristics, states and forces of attraction.
Big Idea 3: Chemical Reactions
Big Idea 4: Rates of Reactions
Big Idea 5: Thermodynamics
Big Idea 6: Equilibrium
Course Goals &
Objectives
Text:
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Labs
Student will:
1. Learn the inquiry process through numerous laboratory investigations
2. Gain an understanding of the six big ideas (listed above) as articulated in the
AP Chemistry Curriculum Framework. [CR2]
3. Apply mathematical and scientific knowledge to solve quantitative, qualitative,
spatial and analytic problems.
4. Apply basic arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric concepts.
5. Formulate strategies for the development and testing of hypotheses.
6. Use basic statistical concepts to draw both inferences and conclusions from
data.
7. Identify implications and consequences of drawn conclusions.
8. Use manipulative and technological tools including Vernier LabQuests,
Vernier Probes, and Vernier’s Logger-Pro software.
9. Measure, compare, order, scale, locate, and code accurately.
10. Do scientific research and report and display the results of this research.
(District Science Fair)
11. Learn to think critically in order to solve problems.
Zumdahl, Steven S. and Susan A,. Chemistry, 5th edition.
Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 2000
Fast Track To a 5 (supplemental handbook)
Preparing for the AP* chemistry Examination: To accompany Chemistry editions by
Zumdahl and Zumdahl.
Laboratory experience in support of SC77W. Prerequisites: SC72W or equivalent Lab
experience from SC71 consists of application of lecture content to related chemistry
experiments. Labs involve developing process, procedures and following instructions.
Students must make observations, manipulate data and complete graphical analysis
using Logger – Pro. A minimum of 25% of student contact time will be spent
completing hands – on lab activities [CR5a]. Attendance is important in this course. If
you miss a lab it must be made up promptly while the lab set-up is still available.
After the class has finished the lab and the lab set-up has been taken down you are not
allowed make-ups unless special circumstances permit an exception to the rule.
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Lab Evaluation
You will be assigned to a lab group. You will perform the lab cooperatively with your
group and you may work together on analyzing the results. However, you will write
and be responsible for submitting your own individual lab report for each lab.
Late assignments may be accepted with severe point deductions if completed after the
due dates.
Summary of lab goals & objectives:
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4.
Record observations accurately, using appropriate chemical terminology.
Use scientific measuring devices to obtain chemical data.
Apply principles, concepts, and procedures of chemistry to lab experiments.
Use scientific method in interpreting chemical data to arrive at rational
conclusions.
5. Use lab equipment properly to perform a variety of chemical procedures and
techniques.
Disability
Statement
The school will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented
disabilities. Students should notify Student Services and the instructor of any special
needs.
Safety Regulations
Arizona Statute ARS 15-151 specifies that every student, teacher, and visitor must
wear appropriate protective eyewear while participating in or when observing
vocational, technical, industrial arts activities involving exposure to: molten metals,
molten materials; cutting, shaping and grinding of materials; heat treatment;
tempering or kiln firing of any metal or other materials; welding fabrication processes;
explosive materials; caustic solutions, and radioactive materials
If you are not wearing goggles while in the lab area when any lab work is in progress
you will be asked to leave the lab area, and you will lose credit for the lab.
If you behave in an unsafe manner, do not follow directions, or disrupt another
student’s work, you will not continue the lab and will lose credit for the lab
Course Evaluation
Exams:
Generally, there will be an exam at the end of each chapter. Emphasis is placed on
student’s depth of understanding each chapter and one class period prior to the exam
will be allowed for group review of practice questions, study guide reviews and white
- boarding of sample problems. Exams will include questions from previous quizzes,
homework problems, lab calculations and sample questions from released AP
Chemistry Free Response.
Quizzes and Homework:
Homework assignments are included with each chapter. The problem sets are
presented in your Chapter note packs at the start of each chapter and due dates will be
assigned. There will be regular quizzes over the homework assignments. Any late
assignment will be marked down. No late assignments will be accepted after
completion of the chapter.
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Grades for Course:
Chapter Exams & quizzes
Labs
Homework
60%
25%
15%
Semester grading: 40% (for each quarter) & final exam is 20%
Final Exams: Not allowed to be taken earlier that school posted examination periods.
Grades will be determined by the following scale:
A: 90-100%
B:80-89%
C:70-79%
D:60-69%
F :0-59%
Reminder:
This is a weighted course and student must earn at least a C- to obtain credit on the
weighted scale.
Grade-book Updating:
Expectations are that assignments are graded and recorded with 48 – 72 hrs after
collected.
Students and parents may review grades & assignment on their respected portals.
If unable to view portals; students may request a printed copy of grade information.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is important in this course. If you are absent on exam day, you must take
the test within two days. Dobson’s attendance policy will be followed as far as course
audits concerning excessive absences.
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