NORTH CALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOL CHEMISTRY SYLLABUS

In conjunction with
CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY
College of Graduate and Extended Studies
CH 111
General Chemistry I
(4 Credit Hours)
Faculty: Stephanie Coyle
Prep time: before/after school, during lunch, 2nd hour
This Chemistry class is being offered on a duel enrollment basis. You may take this class for 1 high school
credit or you may also choose to earn 4 credit hours through Central Methodist University. The fee is $75 per
credit hour or a total of $300 (2013 2014 school year).
MISSION
Central Methodist University prepares students to make a difference in the world by emphasizing academic
and professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.
CREED
The Central Methodist University community believes in:
Seeking knowledge, truth, and wisdom:
Valuing freedom, honesty, civility, and diversity;
Living lives of service and leadership; and
Taking responsibility for ourselves and the communities in which we live

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory chemistry class in which the basic concepts of
chemistry will be introduced. This class will fulfill one credit hour of high school science and/or 4 lecture/lab
credit hours through Central Methodist University. Topics to be covered include lab safety and equipment,
measurements, atomic structure and theory, the periodic table, states of matter, chemical reactions and bonding,
and calculations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: The student will gain understanding of the natural world at the molecular
level. The student will be able to apply mathematical calculations and analyses in reference to chemical
reactions and behavior. The student will exercise and enhance their reasoning skills and be able to inter-relate
concepts. The student will understand the role of science in society and be academically prepared for further
scientific study.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Methods of instruction will include lecture, teacher demonstration,

discussion, laboratory experiments, oral and written practice, and written assignments.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK (Provided by NCHS):

Chang, Raymond (2015). Chemistry (12thed). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

COURSE GRADING SCALE: The grading scale will generally be the same for the high school credit
as for the college credit. Consult your student handbook for the +/- cutoffs which will apply only to
your high school grades.
90 100%
=
A
80 89%
=
B
70 79%
=
C
60 69%
=
D
Below 60% =
F
Your grade will be based upon written work, lab reports and tests.
Tests = 70%
Labs = 15%
Homework = 15%

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY: Central Methodist Colleges policy on academic honesty is

attached and will be strictly enforced.

ACADEMIC PROPERTY: All work (original or copy) submitted by the student to satisfy the
requirements of the course may be retained at the discretion of the instructor for non-profit and educational
purposes. Such work is generally used for assessing the course and providing evidence of student
accomplishment for review by accrediting agencies. Any student wishing to prohibit such use of their work
may do so by notifying the instructor in writing.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Central Methodist University does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or federally defined disability in its recruitment, admission, and
retention of students.

INSTRUCTORS POLICIES:
Expectations: 1. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
2. Be in your seat working on the bell work when the bell rings.
3. Only 1 person should be talking at a time.
4. The teacher dismisses the class, not the bell.
Tardiness: I will follow the guidelines listed in your student handbook.
Late Work: Inform me in ADVANCE if you will be absent from class for a school-related or otherwise preplanned and excused absence. IF YOU ARE GONE FOR A SCHOOL SPONSERED EVENT (SUCH AS
FFA, SPORTS, ETC) your work for that day will be due THE DAY YOU RETURN from your absence. If
you are unavoidably (sick, funeral, etc.) on the day an assignment is due, it will be due the day you return. I
will not accept unexcused late work. If you miss a lab\, you will need to make it up.
Tests MUST be completed within 2 CONSECUTIVE hours. We have lunch after fourth hour and before fifth
hour you can always use that time if need be.
Discipline: Since this is an upper level (difficult!) class and you all chose to be here, I generally do not expect
poor behavior during chemistry class. However, should the need arise; I will follow the discipline guidelines
found in your handbook and within the classroom. This is not a typical room so a couple of room that apply
here and nowhere else are (1) Keep your hands off of the gas and water valves during class and (2) The
sinks are not your personal trash cans! Guidelines for lab safety will be discussed on our first lab day and
will vary from lab to lab. You will need to score a 90% or higher on the lab safety quiz to participate in labs.
You will not be allowed to participate in lab if you refuse to abide by the safety rules. There will be no food,
drink, or gum in the lab. Due to the large amount of students in the class, laboratory procedures will vary
slightly differently than last year. We will go over this together.
Calculators: You WILL need a graphing or scientific calculator for this class. Be sure there is either EE or
EXP. If you cannot buy a calculator, I need a signed note from your parent. Keep in mind that you can borrow
one. It is required by FRIDAY, AUGUST 28!!!I have attached a brief outline of the material that I hope to
cover this year. You can expect to have a lab every 1 to 2 weeks as needed. Please have your guardian sign
below and return the detached portion to me.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Coyle
I have read the College Chemistry syllabus and understand the classroom policies.
Student signature:__________________________________________ Date:____________
Guardian signature:_________________________________________Date:____________

Weekly Content
Week 1 (Aug 20) - Syllabus
Week 2 (Aug 24) Safety Quiz, Ch. 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Week 3 (Aug 31) Ch. 2
Week 4 (Sept 8) Ch. 3: Chemical-Mass Relationship
Week 5 (Sept 14) Ch. 3
Week 6 (Sept 21) Ch. 3
Week 7 (Sept 28) Ch. 4: Chemical Equations
Week 8 (Oct 5) Ch. 4
Week 9 (Oct 13) Ch. 4
Week 10 (Oct 19) Ch. 5: The Gas State
Week 11 (Oct 26) Ch 5
Week 12 (Nov 2) Ch. 5 and Ch. 6: Thermochemistry
Week 13 (Nov 10) Ch. 6
Week 14 (Nov 16) Ch. 6
Week 15 (Nov 23) Ch. 9: Basic Chemical Bonding, Thanksgiving Break
Week 16 (Nov 30) Ch. 9
Week 17 (Dec 8) Ch. 9
Week 18 (Dec 14) Review and Finals
Second Semester
Week 1 (Jan 4) Ch. 1: Study of Change
Week 2 (Jan 11) Ch. 1
Week 3 (Jan 19) Ch. 1
Week 4 (Jan 25) Ch. 1
Week 5 (Feb 1) Ch. 10: Molecular Geometry and Orbitals
Week 6 (Feb 8) Ch. 10
Week 7 (Feb 16) Ch. 10

Week 8 (Feb 22) Ch. 11 Intermolecular Forces

Week 9 (Mar 29) Ch. 11
Week 10 (Mar 8) Ch. 12: Solution Properties
Week 11 (Mar 14) Ch. 12
Week 12 (Mar 29) Ch. 12
Week 13 (Apr 4) Ch. 7: Quantum Chemistry
Week 14 (Apr 11) Ch. 7
Week 15 (Apr 18) Ch. 8: Periodic Relationships
Week 16 (Apr 25) Ch. 8
Week 17 (May 2) Review for Final
Week 18 (May 9) Review for Final
Week 19 (May 16) Finals Week