Course
Syllabus
r.
piscina
2004-2005
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AFNORTH
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
(2004-2005)
Course Overview
COURSE TITLE: Chemistry SCH 4U / AP Chemistry
TEACHER: r. piscina
ROOM: B 2.12 and B 2.9
E-MAIL:
roberto_piscina@eu.odedodea.edu
COURSE
DESCRIPTION :
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through
the study of organic chemistry, energy changes and rates of reaction, chemical
systems and equilibrium, electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure.
Students will further develop problem-solving and laboratory skills as they
investigate chemical processes, at the same time refining their ability to
communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance
of chemistry in daily life, and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology
on the environment.
COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES/STANDARDS:
·the
student will demonstrate an understanding of the structure of various organic
compounds,
and of
chemical reactions involving these compounds;
· the
student will investigate various organic compounds through research and
experimentation,
predict
the products of organic reactions, and name and represent the structures of
organic
compounds
using the IUPAC system and molecular models;
·the
student evaluate the impact of organic
compounds on our standard of living and the
environment.
·students
will demonstrate an understanding of
the energy transformations and kinetics of
chemical
changes;
·students
will determine energy changes for physical and chemical processes and rates of
reaction,
using experimental data and calculations;
·students
will demonstrate an understanding of the dependence of chemical technologies
and
processes
on the energetics of chemical reactions.
Chemical
Systems and Equilibrium
·students
will demonstrate an understanding of the concept of chemical equilibrium, Le
Châtelier’s
principle, and solution equilibria;
·students
will investigate the behaviour of different equilibrium systems, and solve
problems
involving
the law of chemical equilibrium;
·students
will explain the importance of chemical equilibrium in various systems,
including
ecological,
biological, and technological systems.
Electrochemistry
·students
will demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts related to oxidation
reduction
and the interconversion of chemical and electrical energy;
·students will build and explain the
functioning of simple galvanic and electrolytic cells; use equations to
describe these cells; and solve quantitative problems related to electrolysis;
·students
will describe some uses of batteries and fuel cells; explain the importance of
electrochemical
technology to the production and protection of metals; and assess environmental
and
safety issues associated with these technologies.
Structure
and Properties
·students
will demonstrate an understanding of quantum mechanical theory, and explain how
types of
chemical bonding account for the properties of ionic, molecular, covalent
network, and
metallic
substances;
·students
will investigate and compare the properties of solids and liquids, and use
bonding theory
to
predict the shape of simple molecules;
·students
will describe products and technologies whose development has depended on
understanding
molecular structure, and technologies that have advanced the knowledge of
atomic
and
molecular theory.
SCOPE
& SEQUENCE:
Organic Chemistry: 15 periods
Energy Changes and Reaction Rates: 15 periods
Chemical
Systems and Equilibrium: 15 periods
Electrochemistry; 15 periods
Structure
and Properties: 15 periods
Review: 5 periods
CONTINUOUS
SCHOOL PROGRESS:
AFNORTH International Middle/High School’s CSP (Continuous School Progress) goal is, “All students will improve their written communication skills across the curriculum.”
The 6+1 trait is the model selected to improve school-wide writing in all subject areas. The 6+1 trait framework is a way to learn and use a common language to refer to characteristics of writing as well as establish a common vision of what “strong” writing looks like. Teachers and students will use the 6+1 trait model to identify areas of strength and weakness as they continue to strive towards continued writing improvement.
With regards with this course written work will be in the form of laboratory reports, certain
assignments, as well as short essays. Students should strive to be precise and concise.
COURSE GRADING / ASSESSMENT:
Your term
work will be broken up into four categeries and accounts for 70% of your final
grade.
Tests
(Knowledge, Communication, Application)) 35%
Laboratory
Reports (Inquiry, Communication, Application) 20%
Quizzes,
Assignments (Knowledge, Inquiry,
Communication)) 15%
The final
exam is a 3.0 h comprehensive exam that attempts to cover each unit equally
according
to the
time spent on it. It may also include a
laboratory experiment to take place near the end of
the
semester.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS /CONSEQUENCES: It is expected that students will come
to class with a willingness to learn. Behavior should never interfere with the learning of others.
Gum chewing must be discrete (no cracking or bubbles). No Walkman, earphones, computer
games or gameboys are allowed. No food or drink except water is allowed.
TEXTBOOK:
Chemistry
12 (Nelson) (2002) and Chemistry and
Chemical Reactivity by Kotz and
Treichel,
3 rd edition, 1996
HOMEWORK
POLICY: Homework is assigned to reinforce the topics
covered throughout the
course. As well as homework (assignments), there
will also be laboratory reports to be
completed. Due dates for al assignments will be agreed
upon by students and teacher in advance.
Students
should plan their work, especially for longer assignments, and be prepared to
meet all
timelines. Part marks will be given for incomplete
work. While circumstances might require
an
extension,
it must be negotiated no later than the day before the due date. Beware computer
failure! Be resourceful! Find a way!
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY:
Students are responsible for all work assigned in class. Students
should make arrangements immediately upon their return from any absence (before
9am) to make up missed tests and/or hand in assignments. Due dates for all assignments will be agreed
upon by students and teacher in advance, and so, late assignments and homework
will not be accepted. Solutions will be
available.