CHEM+1

**CHEMISTRY 1** ** ** **Course Description** This course explores the underlying theories and knowledge of chemistry. You can expect to learn about how substances act and what they are made of. You will learn theory, apply mathematics and algebra(you need to have a good background in basic math and algebra) to chemistry, and participate in laboratory exercises. Labs are a vital part of chemistry and will help you learn. You can expect quiz and test questions about things learned in the lab. You will work individually and in groups. Take responsibility for your own learning; no one else can learn for you.

Materials needed: Loose leaf notebook(1½" or larger) with sections for daily work(notes and handouts), homework, labs, and quizzes/tests. The lab part of the notebook should have a table of contents listing the date of each lab, the title of the lab, and your grade on the lab. **Scientific calculator**(TI-32 or above is sufficient; a graphing calculator is helpful if the student plans to take advanced science and math classes) Pens and pencils ruler lab fee of $10.00

Grades: Daily work 5% Homework 5% Laboratory 25% Quizzes 10% Tests 35% Final 20%(no exemptions)

Lab Safety: The lab can be a dangerous place, but it is vital to learning chemistry. Therefore, it will be necessary that you obey the list of safety rules you will receive. Failure to do so could adversely affect your participation in lab and thus your grade.

- Please sign and return: I have read the course description and I am aware of the requirements for Chemistry I.

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