Chemistry
Course Syllabus
Course Name:
Chemistry
I Course Information
Course Number: 4232
Level: Honors
Department: Science
II Course Description
Prerequisite: Algebra I Honors or Algebra 1 CP
Open to: Freshmen and Sophomores
Length: Year
Credit: 1
Summary: Honors Chemistry is recommended for students with an interest in
careers such as science, engineering, or medicine. Topics include energy
changes, atomic structure, the Periodic Table, stoichiometry, chemical bonding,
equilibrium, acids and bases, gas laws, and thermodynamics. Instructional
strategies include lectures, demonstrations, laboratory work, readings, and
computer work. Student evaluation is based on tests, quizzes, lab reports, daily
work, and projects.
III Course Goals
1. Use inquiry, reasoning and critical thinking skills to assess and analyze
chemical phenomena.
2. Understand and apply the scientific process skills to answer questions and
solve problems within a chemical context.
3. Use collaborative groups to conduct scientific investigations, share ideas,
and present research findings.
4. Identify, understand, and appreciate the connection between chemical concepts
and applications within the everyday world.
5. Provide opportunities for students to utilize educational institutions,
programs, and technologies.
IV Textbooks and Materials
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation 4th Edition, by: Zumdahl
V Course Outline
First Semester
Units of Instruction:
I. Introduction, Measurement, & Calculations
II. Matter & Energy
III. Elements, Atoms & Ions
IV. Nomenclature
V. Chemical Reactions
VI. Moles
VII. Stoichiometry
Major Assessments: unit tests and quizzes
Second Semester Units of Instruction and Assessments:
Units of Instruction:
I Modern Atomic Theory
II. Bonding (3 weeks)
III. Gas Laws
IV. Solids, Liquids, & Solutions
V. Acids & Bases
VI. Equilibrium, Reaction Rate, & Thermal Energy
Major Assessments: unit tests and quizzes
(Parents and students: please
consult individual teachers for grading policies, extra credit info, class
procedures, etc.)
