Biology – This course is Dual Credit and students should refer to the syllabus and schedules on the AC website for information.
Chemistry
Physics
Course Descriptions
Biology Course Description -- Biology, students conduct field and laboratory investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical-thinking and scientific problem-solving. Students in Biology study a variety of topics that include: structures and functions of cells and viruses; growth and development of organisms; cells, tissues, and organs; nucleic acids and genetics; biological evolution; taxonomy; metabolism and energy transfers in living organisms; living systems; homeostasis; ecosystems; and plants and the environment.
Chemistry Course Description -- In Chemistry, students conduct field and laboratory investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that include: characteristics of matter; energy transformations during physical and chemical changes; atomic structure; periodic table of elements; behavior of gases; bonding; nuclear fusion and nuclear fission; oxidation-reduction reactions; chemical equations; solutes; properties of solutions; acids and bases; and chemical reactions. Students will investigate how chemistry is an integral part of our daily lives.
Physics Course Description In Physics, students conduct field and laboratory investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that include: laws of motion; changes within physical systems and conservation of energy and momentum; force; thermodynamics; characteristics and behavior of waves; and quantum physics. This course provides students with a conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical and scientific skills
Syllabi
Chemistry General Syllabus – 1st Six-Weeks
Chapter I – Introduction to Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry Far and Wide
Thinking Life of a Scientist
How to Study Chemistry
Chapter 2 – Matter and Change
Matter
Mixtures
Elements and Compounds
Chemical Reactions
Physics General Syllabus – 1st Six-Weeks
Chapter 1 – What is Physics
Physics:
The Search for Understanding
Chapter 2 – A Mathematical Tool Kit
The Measures of Science
Measurement Uncertaintie3s
Visualizing Data
Chapter 3 – Describing Motion
Picturing Motion
Where and When
Velocity and Acceleration
The grading system will be based on the number of correct answers out ot the total number of possible. All test and quizzes will be one point per answer. Most daily work will be one-half point per answer. At the end of the grading period the total number of points received will be divided by the total number of points possible to receive the percentage grade. In physics, all tests will be one hundred points and the value of daily assignments will vary depending on the number of answers and the difficulty of the assignments.
1) Bring Materials to class everyday
a) Blue or black ink pen, and pencil for working problems and making drawings
b) Notebook paper
c) Textbook
d) Anything else need as directed by teacher
2) Respect and be polite to all people
a) Do not disturb class
b) Manners-"Yes Sir."
3) Obtain permission before speaking or leaving your desk
a) Raise your hand to be called on-do not call out answers or questions
b) Raise your to get permission to leave your desk
c) Raise your hand to get help
d) Pencils can be sharpened only when the teacher is not presenting the lesson
e) Teacher dismisses the class, not the bell
f) Not talking while someone else is talking-teacher or student
4) No sleeping in class
5) Tests
a) No talking or communicating during tests
b) No crib notes or notes
c) No looking at other student's paper
6) Emergency trips
a) Restroom breaks
b) Trips to locker
7) Homework--ZAP
a) One day late 30% off and noon detention
b) Two days late--50% off and noon detention
c) Over three days late--Zero and noon detention
8) No candy, gum, or cokes allowed in class
9) Assigned seats
10) Respect other people's property
a) Keep room clean and neat
b) Pickup liter
c) Return borrowed property
d) Do not mark on desks or tables
e) Do not use other's property without asking permission
11) Grading
a) One grade per chapter test--use point system in Physics
b) Daily grades
12) Be in your desk and ready to work when the bell starts to ring
a) No unexcused tardies allowed--automatic noon detention
b) Excused tardy requires note from teacher
13) Lab rules
a) No horsing around in lab. Equipment is expensive and dangerous
b) Clean up lab station
c) Fire extinguisher. chemical blanket. and fire exits
d) Excessive breakage--fined--tell me if something gets broke
14) Try make into good citizens and learn science
15) Do not sit on tables
16) Makeup when you're absent
a) Your responsibility
b) Must be made up in the length of time absent
c) Excessive absences are detrimental
d) Makeup tests or labs are to be done in tutorials
17) No profanity
18) Shirt tales tucked in if appropriate
19) No hats, headbands, or sunglasses in class
20) No tobacco
21) School activity—when you know in advance you should make up work in advance
22) Do not adjust the thermostat
23) Tutorials are seventh period
24) Headings for paper is listed above chalkboard
25) Teacher’s desk and everything on it, chemical room, and store room are off limits
26) Do not use computer without permission
27) No cell phone use in class
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