CHEMISTRY II : COURSE DESCRIPTION
2013 – 2014
This course is an extended laboratory, field, and literature investigations based course. Students
enrolled in Chemistry II examine the chemical reactions of matter in living and nonliving materials.
Based on the unifying themes of chemistry and the application of physical and mathematical models of
the interactions of matter, students use the methods of scientific inquiry to answer chemical questions and
solve problems concerning personal needs and community issues related to chemistry. Students
interested in chemistry or planning on a career in the veterinary, medical or health sciences fields will
greatly benefit from taking this course. One semester will focus on biochemistry, while the other
will focus on an introduction to organic chemistry. Both courses are taken as pre-requisites for many
medical, veterinary or nursing programs in college
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 Grade Levels: 11-12
 Prerequisite: Chemistry I, Algebra II
 Strong Recommendation: B or better in Chemistry I and Algebra II for success in course
 A two credit/two semester course
 Counts as a Science Course for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with
Technical Honors diplomas
Instructors:
Mr. Chapman
Email:
Scott.chapman@nacs.k12.in.us
Phone:
extension 3108
Ms. Herr
Michele.herr@nacs.k12.in.us
extension 3155
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY SYLLABUS
Semester I will tentatively cover the following topics
Semester 1: Organic Chemistry
Unit 1: Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Activity: Model Building
Lab: Isolation of Essential Oils
Lab: Determination of Melting Point
Unit 2: Alkanes
Labs: Molecular Model Building
Unit 3: Organic Functional Groups
Lab: Synthesis of Wintergreen
Lab: Preparation of Ethanol from Sucrose
Lab: Aldehydes and Ketones
Unit 4: Alkenes and Alkynes
Activity: Model Building
Lab: Synthesis of Aspirin
Lab: Nylon
Unit 5: Organic Reactions
Lab: Synthesis of n-Butyl bromide and t-Pentyl chloride
Lab: Saponification
Unit 6: Spectroscopy
STUDENT ASSESSMENT FOR CHEMISTRY II
The grading scale for chemistry is the same as that for all of Carroll High School:
98 – 100
94 – 97
91 – 93
88 – 90
84 – 87
81 – 83
78 – 80
74 – 77
71 – 73
68 – 70
64 – 67
60 – 63
59 – below
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
All CHS classes with the same title give four common assessments throughout the school year. Two of
these are formal formative and given near the middle of the fall and spring semesters. The formal formative
assessments allow students and teachers to see how they are progressing approximately midway through a
semester. The remaining two common assessments are summative (known as semester exams) and are
given at the end of each semester. The summative assessments measure student achievement for the entire
semester and account for 20% of the semester grade as per the science department policy.
The remaining 80% of the semester grade is comprised of the coursework done throughout the semester.
Tests (including assessment of lab concepts and skills) will account for 65% of the coursework grade.
Quizzes will account for 10% of the coursework grade. Laboratory work and reports, homework, in-class
activities, and the formative assessment grades will be responsible for 25% of the coursework grade.
Chemistry I Grading
18 Week Grade:
65% Tests
10% Quizzes
25% Lab work/Homework/In-class activities
Semester Grade:
18 Week Grade (80%) + Semester Exam (20%)
Chemistry Classroom Rules
1. You must come to class every day with the following:
a) handouts
c) pencil and pen
e) lab notebook
b) paper
d) chemistry notebook
2. There will be no use of computers, tablets, or other electronic devices without expressed permission
of the teacher.
3. You must be in the room ready to begin the study of chemistry when the bell rings.
Students are released from class by the teacher—NOT the bell. There is to be no
lining up at the door.
4. There is to be NO SLEEPING in class!! (Everything discussed in class is fair game
for a quiz, so listen to your classmates’ comments, questions, and their answers!!)
5. Academic integrity/cheating: See reverse side.
6. Absences: Good attendance is a MUST!! In the event you must be absent:
--You are still responsible for all information covered.
--Get notes from a reliable classmate.
--Check for handouts and assignments in the “out box” or on MyBigCampus.com
-- on the day of your return, you are required to pick up makeup work, and turn in
assignments that were due the day of your absence--even if your class does not meet!!
7. Late work is not accepted once the answers have been given or discussed in class. Up to that point
the grade is lowered 10% per day (this includes both block days).
9. Lab safety contracts will be discussed in class, need to be signed by both the student
and parent, and need to be turned in before the student is permitted to do the first lab.
10. Neither inappropriate language nor insults will be tolerated.
Be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe!!! We look forward to a good year!
STUDENT SAFETY CONTRACT
There is always a slightly greater potential for accidents to occur in a laboratory than in a normal
classroom situation. However, this potential can be greatly minimized if certain rules and regulations are bided
by. In order to make the lab as safe as possible:
I WILL:
1) Listen to, follow, and record all instructions given by the teacher.
2) Act in a mature, responsible manner while in the lab.
3) Wear proper attire (goggles and close-toed shoes, NO clogs, crocs etc.) and tie long hair back while
working in the lab.
4) Remain at my lab station unless authorized to leave it.
5) Carefully read lab instructions and know the location of all safety equipment prior to doing the lab.
6) Carefully read all chemical labels and replace lids on chemicals when finished.
7) In the event of an accident immediately stop all lab activity and report the accident to the teacher.
8) Keep my lab station, including the sink, neat, clean, and wash my hands before leaving the lab.
9) Treat equipment with respect and remit to the school for anything which is damaged.
10) Report to the teacher that I am wearing contact lenses, should I choose to do so, knowing the risks.
I WILL NOT:
1) Conduct unauthorized experiments.
2) Talk while the teacher is giving instructions.
3) Engage in horseplay or roughhousing or play practical jokes on anyone in the lab.
4) Take any equipment or its parts, or chemicals out of the lab.
5) Improperly dispose of chemicals.
I know that if I fail to follow these rules the following action may be taken:
1st offense—15 minute detention after school helping with lab maintenance.
2nd offense—Student loses privilege to do lab and does not earn credit for lab. Parent
and office are notified.
3rd offense—conference with principal/parents to discuss possible removal from the class,
depending upon the severity of the infraction.
*In order to participate and earn credit for a lab, prelabs must be complete, proper footwear must be worn and
all data must be in ink and initialed by the teacher before leaving the lab.
I,____________________________________________, have read and agree to abide by the safety
regulations as set forth in this contract. I also agree to abide by any additional written or verbal instructions
given in class. I understand that I will not be allowed to participate in lab exercises until this contract is signed
and returned.
Student signature______________________________
Date__________________
Parent signature_______________________________
Date__________________
Teacher signature______________________________
Date__________________
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY CONTRACT
According to The Next Level: Guide for High School Students on Indiana College Classwork Expectations,
published by Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. in 2002, academic integrity/cheating involves the following:
Academic Integrity/Cheating: The faculty in this course view academic dishonesty as a serious offense, so we
hope that cheating is a problem that never arises in this course.
For a first offense involving a laboratory* or homework assignment the person(s) involved will
 receive a zero for that assignment.
 lose any benefit of the doubt for a borderline grade.
 be reported to the Dean of Students’ Office.
For a second offense involving a laboratory or homework assignment, or for any cheating on an exam, the
person(s) involved will
 receive an F for the course.
 be reported to the Dean of Students’ Office.
The following are examples of academic dishonesty (cheating):
 Copying a lab report: giving your lab report to someone else to copy.
 Changing data for a lab experiment to fit a perceived answer.
 Using someone else’s data without explaining why.
 Submitting a lab report or other work that you did not do.
 Copying or possessing an unauthorized crib (written or electronic) during a quiz or exam.
While this list of examples of academic dishonesty (cheating) is not complete, these examples are provided for
your information. If you have any questions at all about permissible behavior, save yourself some heartache and
ask before acting.
*As you know, labs often involve group work. Another professor notes “any work that you submit as your own must represent
your understanding of the assignment. Written materials containing the same sentences or similar paragraph structures do
not meet this criterion.” Be sure to understand how your professor expects you to share information with your lab partner.
For CHS, academic fraud/cheating is addressed on pages 28-29 of the 2013-2014 Student Handbook. In short,
there is NO reason any student should be in possession of any other student’s work, NOR should answers be
QUOTED OR COPIED between students. This includes lab partners. Each student MUST do his/her own
calculations and questions. Violation of these rules will earn BOTH students a zero on the entire assignment.
Remember, all lab data must be in ink and initialed by the teacher in order to verify its authenticity and to
receive credit for the lab.
Sign below to indicate you have read and understand the foregoing information on academic integrity/fraud/and
cheating.
Student ________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Parent _______________________________________
Date ____________________________
Teacher _______________________________________
Date ____________________________