Chemistry 4 2007 - 2008

Important note regarding printing

Make the left margin 0.75 in (1.9 cm) and the other margins 0.5 in (1.3 cm) so that the page breaks I built into the pages work as intended. Be sure to remove headers and footers from the Page Setup dialog.

Course Home Page
Course Overview Documents
Lab Safety Rules (RTF file)
Three-ring Binder Information
Lab Notebook Information
Common Lab Report Format (SHS) (Word doc)
Lab Report Writing Information
Lab Grading Outline (html) How labs are graded
Alternate Grade Scale for Labs/Projects
Personal Introduction Essay (doc)

Course Overview

In this course you will learn about some of the important topics in chemistry. We will start with some essential math skills and move on to such topics as density, atomic structure, the nature of light, and nuclear chemistry. We will always endeavor to make the work applicable to everyday life. A scientific calculator is required. It does not need to be a graphing calculator: a decent scientific calculator can be had for around $10 if you do not already own one.


Grading

The grading policy of Chemistry 4 is designed to reflect how much work you put into learning. If you put in the effort to learn the material you will do well. Your grade will be based on the following categories.

Do-overs

Homework may be corrected and handed back to me within two days of receiving the graded work. Students may take a week to complete corrections to lab reports and projects. Quizzes and tests cannot be done again for credit. For homework, copy the problems marked wrong and the corrected solution to a blank piece of paper, giving the name of the assignment, your name, and the date at the top. For lab reports and projects, submit a new draft along with the original draft for purposes of comparison. This opportunity applies to group-work as well but each member of the group is responsible for doing their own corrections individually.

Note: Only work handed in on time is eligible for corrections.


Make-up Work

If you miss class, and it is an excused absence, then you may make up the work you missed. You must see me before class starts or after it has ended and ask for the work. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to do it.


Late Work

If you do not hand work in on time you will deprive yourself of the opportunity to make corrections. Late work is subject to a penalty of 10%. If the work is more than five school days late then I will not accept it. This applies even if your class does not meet on the fifth day.


Lab Safety

Safety is of paramount importance in the lab. Warnings of particular hazards will be given in the introduction to each lab activity. Students will be gently reminded of other safety rules. Students who do not heed such warnings will have to sit out the lab and take a zero.


Resources for Extra Help

I am available before and after school most days to provide help with your work. I arrive around 7 am and will usually be here until at least 3 pm.

Last updated: Aug 28, 2007       Keller Home