INDIANA UNIVERSITY
C101/C121
Honors Chemistry/ACP Chemistry
2015-2016
Mrs. Jennifer Kaste
Hanover Central High School
Room 625
jkaste@hanover.k12.in.us
219-374-3802 Ext. 3811
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the fundamentals of chemistry as a science, but at the level of an
introductory college chemistry course. We will examine a broad range of chemistry topics and their application to the
world around you.
ACP stands for Advance College Project, which is a program sponsored by Indiana University (IU). This program allows
qualified high school students to enroll in college level courses for dual credit. This chemistry course is the equivalent of
C101 (lecture) and C121 (lab). Eligible students may register with IU to receive credit for the course. The drop date is
August 30, 2015 (Self-drop online). Automatic Withdrawal (for any reason): Friday, October 23, 2015. Late Withdrawal
(must be passing and must petition IU for approval): Monday, February 1, 2016.
This class will contain both students taking the course for credit through IU and students taking the course for only high
school credit. The course content will be the same for all students although the grading will vary. Students enrolled for
IU credit will receive separate grades for the IU courses in addition to a high school grade. Those students not enrolled
for credit from IU will receive only the high school grade. The high school grade will have equally weighted quarters
consisting of total points, whereas the IU grades will have weighted categories, as described below.
Grading:
High School Grade
Quarter 1: 40%
Quarter 2: 40%
Final Exam: 20%
C101 (Lecture) Grade
Tests: 50%
Quizzes: 20%
Homework: 10%
Final Exam: 20%
C121 (Lab) Grade
Lab Reports: 60%
Pre-lab Assignments: 20%
Lab Quizzes: 20%
Both the high school grade and the IU grades will use the standard grading scale:
100-90%
89-80%
79-70%
69-60%
≤ 59%
A
B
C
D
F
Tests & Quizzes: Periodic quizzes will occur throughout the year. Some will be announced in advance but students
should be prepared to be quizzed at any time. Tests will be given after the completion of several chapters. These tests
may take two days to complete and will include multiple choice, fill in the blank, and worked chemical problems
appropriate to the topics covered. The Final Exam will be provided by Indiana University and will cover all the material
presented for the year.
Homework: Homework is an important part of Honors Chemistry/ACP Chemistry. Some of the concepts are difficult and
require various amounts of practice to master. Homework will be assigned 3-5 times per week and it is expected to be
completed by the following class period. Homework will be reviewed in class the next day with student questions being
answered and/or problems being completed. It is important to complete the homework so that you can master the
material.
Labs: The laboratory portion of this course is the opportunity for students to experience some of the relationships
discussed in the C101 Lecture. Understanding of basic lab safety and laboratory techniques will be practiced along with
the specific procedures of each lab. The laboratory experience is extremely important in gaining an appreciation of
chemistry and the work of the chemist in various fields. The lab topics are geared to help master the concepts in C101.
Since students will regularly engage in laboratory activities, it is imperative that they consider their own safety and the
safety of the whole class. The students need to read the Flinn Safety Contract carefully and have their parents sign and
return it. There will be a Lab Safety quiz on the information in this contract. Failure to comply with the safety standards
for a lab, or the inability to follow directions during a lab will result in being asked to leave the laboratory.
Absences: Students are responsible for determining what assignments were given and turned in during absences.
Submission of make-up work is expected within the same time frame that the work was originally assigned, as per
school policy. (If one day is given for an assignment, make up work will be expected within one day.) Students, who miss
a lab or in-class activity that cannot be easily made-up, should consult with the teacher for an alternative assignment to
earn comparable credit. If a student misses a test or quiz that was announced in advance, he/she is expected to makeup the test or quiz the day of return to school, unless new material was presented during the absence. It is the student’s
responsibility to consult with the teacher in an appropriate time regarding the completion of make-up work. Grades of
zero will be entered for all missed work, until the work is made up. If work is not made up in the appropriate time, the
grade of zero will remain. The teacher is not responsible for reminding students about make-up work.
Student Academic Misconduct: “The Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct describes
types of misconduct for which students may be penalized, including cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and interference
with other students’ work, as well as actions which endanger the University and the University community and
possession of firearms. The Code also indicates the procedures to be followed in these cases. All students are required
to adhere to the responsibilities outlined in the Code.”
- The definition and clarification related to cheating, plagiarism, etc. is found here:
http://www.iu.edu/~code/code/responsibilities/academic/index.shtml
- Useful link to student info about Plagiarism:
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.pdf
Classroom Expectations:
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Please be in your seat, ready to begin, when the bell rings.
Respect the teacher, yourself, your classmates and the school.
Keep your cell phone/iPod/misc. electronic devices turned off during class.
Keep bathroom/hall passes to a minimum.
Refer to your student handbook for all other rules and regulations.
Bring your required materials every day:
 Notebook & Folder (or 3-ring binder with dividers)
 Pen and Pencil
 Calculator
 Textbook: Introductory Chemistry, Nivaldo J. Tro, 4th Edition, 2012, ISBN: 978-0-321-68793-7
C101/C121 Lecture Syllabus
1. Chemistry & Measurements
1.1 Matter and its Properties – chemical and physical properties
1.2 Classification of Matter – elements, compounds, mixtures (homogeneous and heterogeneous)
1.3 Physical States of Matter – gases, liquids and solids and their properties
1.4 Important Chemical Measurements – dimensional analysis, temperature, volume, density, length, mass
1.5 Significant Figures
1.6 Uncertainty in Measurements – scale in measurements, precision versus accuracy
1.7 What is Chemistry? – scientific method, how to problem solve
2. Atoms, Elements, Molecules & Compounds
2.1 Basic Structure of the Atom – elements and symbols, protons, neutrons and electrons, amu, isotopes,
atomic and mass number
2.2 Elements & the Periodic Table – arrangement of the periodic table, energy levels on atoms,
2.3 Electron Configuration of Atoms – Hund’s rule, Pauli exclusion principle
3. Nuclear Chemistry
3.1 Radioactivity – types of decay, fission versus fusion, biological effects
3.2 Nuclear Reactions – balancing reactions, applications in medicine, fission versus fusion
3.3 Radiation Measurement – half‐life, radon, radio-dating, applications
4. Chemical Bonding
4.1 Valence Electrons – octet rule, ions
4.2 Ionic Compounds – ions, polyatomic ions, oxidation numbers, naming ionic compounds
4.3 Covalent Compounds & Covalent Bonds – Lewis structures, octet rule, single, double and triple bonding
4.4 Bond Properties – bond length and bond energy
4.5 Bond Properties – bond polarity and electronegativity
4.6 Shapes of Molecules – VSEPR
4.7 Naming Molecular Compounds – simple binary molecular compounds
5. Introduction to Chemical Reactions
5.1 Chemical Reactions – types of reactions: redox, displacement, decomposition, combustion, acid‐base
5.2 The Mole Concept – moles, molar mass, Avogadro’s number,
5.3 Chemical Formula Calculations – interconverting between mass, moles and number of particles
5.4 Chemical Equations – balancing equations, molar relationships,
5.5 Mole and Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions – limiting/excess reagents, %/theoretical yields
5.6 Molarity & Solution Stoichiometry Calculations ‐ titrations
6. Thermochemistry
6.1 The Language of Thermodynamics – energy and heat, energy and nutrition, states of matter, changes
of state, energy changes in chemical reactions (exo versus endothermic reactions), reaction energy profiles
6.2 Calorimetry – heat capacity, specific heat, bomb calorimetry
6.3 Reaction Rates – rate with time, instantaneous rate, rate and stoichiometry, catalysts
7. Chemical Equilibrium
7.1 Defining the Equilibrium State
7.2 The Equilibrium Constant – Kc and Kp, units
7.3 The Reaction Quotient and Direction of Reaction – K versus Q, stoichiometry
7.4 Equilibrium Concentrations Calculations – using equilibrium constants, e.g. pH application,
7.5 Factors that Affect Equilibria – Le Châtelier’s Principle, Haber‐Bosch process
8. Gases
8.1 Gases & Gas Pressure – atmospheric pressure and barometers, kinetic molecule theory
8.2 Ideal Gas Law – PV, PT and nV relationships, partial pressures (Dalton’s Law)
8.3 Vapor Pressure – vapor pressure curves and relationship to temperature
9. Liquids & Solids & Phase Changes
9.1 Intermolecular Forces in Liquids – London forces, ion‐dipole forces, dipole‐dipole, H‐bonding
9.2 Properties of Solutions – solubilities, saturated solutions, types of solutions, preparing solutions,
molarities, dilutions, like dissolves like, electrolytes, factors affecting solubility
9.3 Colloids & Suspensions – bodily applications
9.4 Osmosis & Dialysis
9.5 Structure of Solids – crystalline solids, lattices, electron sea model, unit cells, molecular solids
9.6 Phase Changes – energy considerations, heating curves, phase diagrams, vapor pressure, volatility
10. Acids & Bases
10.1 Arrhenius Acid & Base Definitions
10.2 Brønsted‐Lowry Acid & Base Definitions – proton transfer reactions
10.3 The Relative Strengths of Acids & Bases
10.4 Reactions of Acid & Bases – neutralization reactions
10.5 Buffers
Elective Topics:
11. Environmental
12. Polymers & Materials
13. Electrochemistry
14. Organic
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
C101/C121
Honors Chemistry/ACP Chemistry
2015-2016
Mrs. Jennifer Kaste
Hanover Central High School
Room 625
jkaste@hanover.k12.in.us
219-374-3802 Ext. 3811
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