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Fundamentals of Chemistry Tutorial Text: Chemistry. Robert C. Smoot, Richard G. Smith, and Jack
Price. Macmillan/McGraw-Hill School; New York, 1993. Course Description: The goal of this course is to give students an appreciation for God’s work
of creation in the structure of matter and its chemical interactions. Most of
our time will be devoted to developing a comprehensive grasp of the field of
Chemistry, but undergirding the whole will be a Biblical world-view. This course will provide an introduction to the whole field of Inorganic
Chemistry. Specifically, it will survey the nature of matter, atomic structure,
chemical bonds, chemical reactions, states of matter, and acids, bases, and
salts. Oxidation-reduction reactions are expected to be part of the course, and
introductory organic chemistry will be covered if time permits. There will be a
dual focus on chemical theory and application in problem solving. It is aimed
toward diligent ninth and tenth graders, but is suitable for ambitious eighth
graders and would adequately fulfill a science course for an upperclassman not
planning to major in the sciences. It will fulfill the chemistry prerequisite
for Advanced Biology. The course will meet every week for 1.5 hours. The class period will be a
tutorial. Students will be provided a comprehensive syllabus at the beginning of
the course. They will be expected to read the assigned section and work on the
assigned problems. The class period will be devoted to explaining and clarifying
the reading material and going over the problems. The grade will be based on
quarterly exams which will consist of problems taken from the text. There will
be no quizzes and no papers will be required. Although homework will not be
collected or graded, evidence of special diligence in weekly preparation may
influence the final grade. The expected study time is one hour each day. Prerequisites: There are no formal prerequisites for this course, but completion of a full
Junior High curriculum is assumed. Students should have a basic acquaintance
with Junior High science including simple atomic and molecular structure. The
reason that most of the grade comes from the exams is the focus on mastering the
content. Students will be expected to understand and remember the course
material and be able to demonstrate this on an exam. Students who are not
accustomed to examinations may need assistance from their parents at first in
preparing for them. Instructor: C. David Green Fees: $8 per class, payable on a monthly basis at the beginning of the month. If
these arrangements are difficult for anyone, Mr. Green is willing to discuss
alternate payment methods. Contact: Mr. Green may be reached at: E-mail: SDGI@cdgreen.org |