South Texas CollegeMATH AND SCIENCE DIVISION

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Section Outline

Fall – 2012

Instructor: W. Garza, MSOffice Location: Room: 302 Campus—La Villa High School Telephone # Office (956) 262 - 4715;FAX #: none E-mail Address: tentative;WebPage: www.southtexascollege.edu/business/faculty/Office Hours: 4:00 – 4:30 AM This syllabus may be changed or updated by W. Garza throughout the semester. It is your responsibility to attend all classes and update the syllabus when amended by W. Garza. Notice that exam dates and assignment dates are tentative.

Course Information:

Course Name: General Chemistry IClassroom Location: Room: 302 Campus—La Villa High School

Class Days/Times: MTWRF tentative am and tentativeCourse #: CHEM 1411 CRT HRS: 04 – LE. HRS: 03 – LAB HRS: 03

Course Description:In this course, basic principles are introduced. Emphasis is placed on fundamental laws, atomic structure, bonding, acids and bases, selected elements and their compounds.

Prerequisite: A passing score of 78+ on the Reading ACCUPLACER Exam or equivalent, or completion of READ 0090 with a grade of “C” or better; and a score of 95+ on the Elementary Algebra ACCUPLACER Exam or equivalent, or completion of MATH 0090 with a grade of “C” or better.

Required Textbook & Resources:Textbook: Chemistry 8th Edition 2010 by S. S. Zumdahl & S. A. Zumdahl,

ISBN: 978-0-547-12532-9 w/OWL 053-845-881XLab: Custom Lab Manuals for CHEMISTRY, 6th Edition 2006 by Wentworth

& Hall, ISBN: 978-0-618-74744-3Lecture Notes: Chem 1411 Lecture Notes – Available at Copy Zone, N. 10th

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Additional Materials Required For This Course

Textbook/Lab Manual / Notes Packet from Copy Zone (N. 10th McAllen) Loose leaf binders - 1 Presentation folders - 3 Calculator (Scientific or Graphing) Highlighting marker IBM Formatted diskettes or CDs to store all saved labs and presentation– 2 Bound Composition Book for Lab

Departmental Outcomes:To provide students for future academic success and work force placements by providing instruction. To provide outstanding educational experience that leads to lifelong learning.

Program Learning Outcomes 1) Recognize the basic concepts of an element including atomic particles, electron

configurations, and periodic trends.2) Determine chemical formulas and/or chemical names for inorganic and organic

compounds. Recognize variables that govern the behavior of gases.3) Calculate the % composition, empirical formula, and molecular formula for chemical

compounds4) Apply basic concepts of chemical reactions including balancing, identify limiting

reactant and/or theoretical yield. 5) Identify and calculate concentration expressions for homogeneous solutions.6) Identify oxidation and reduction reactions and determine the oxidized and reduced

substance.7) Recognize Bronsted-Lowry acids, bases, conjugate acids, and conjugate bases in

inorganic reactions. Calculate the pH, pOH, [H+] and/or [OH-] for acid, base, and/or salt solutions.

8) Recognize equilibrium conditions and calculate equilibrium constants for chemical reactions.

9) Recognize two- and three-dimensional representations of inorganic and organic compounds (Lewis-Dot structure, Newman Projections, sawhorse projections, and/or Fisher Projections).

10) Recognize organic compounds by functional groups, hybridization, and/or carbon classification.

11) Recognize radicals, electrophiles (Lewis Acids) and nucleophiles (Lewis bases) in organic reactions. Recognize addition, elimination, substitution and rearrangement reactions. Identify Sn1, Sn2, E1, and/or E2 organic reactions.

12) Recognize conformational, constitutional, and stereoisomers. Identify characteristics of stereisomers including chiral centers, optically active compounds, chiral and achiral compounds,enantiomers, diastereomers, and/or meso compounds.

13) Recognize reaction mechanisms and predict products for organic reactions. 14) Understand laboratory techniques to determine the boiling/melting point of a

substance. Recognize techniques to separate, extract, purify chemical compounds. Recognize importance of IR and NMR spectra for compounds.

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Course Learning Outcomes1: Define and classify the fundamental properties of matter and compounds.2: Identify trends in chemical properties in the periodic table and determine the basic nuclear, electronic structure and bonding of atoms.3: Identify and calculate concentration expressions for homogenous solutions.4: Write chemical formulas, use the rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds and solve stoichiometry problems.5: Write and balance equations and define the types and characteristic of chemical reactions.6: Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems.7: Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory using safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals.8: Make and record experimental observations and measurements, comparing them with theoretical principles, and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports.9: Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions.10: Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving principles of chemistry.

Core Curriculum Exemplary Educational Objectives: To understand and apply method and appropriate technology to the study of

natural sciences. To recognize scientific and quantitative methods and the differences between

these approaches and other methods of inquiry and to communicate findings, analyses, and interpretation both orally and in writing.

To identify and recognize the differences among competing scientific theories. To demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern

science, including issues that touch upon ethics, values, and public policies. To demonstrate knowledge of the interdependence of science and technology and

their influence on, and contribution to, modern culture.

Intellectual Competencies:a. Students will read, analyze and interpret textbook, handouts, chemistry experiment

manuals, and/or visual aids used during the semester.b. Students will develop, organize, draft, revise, and write reports for experiments

conducted during the semester and/or research topic related to chemistry.c. Students will use computer-based technology in solving problems, conducting

computer based chemistry labs and will use internet to access websites that will assist in their study of chemistry.

d. Students will demonstrate effective oral communication techniques using clear concise and informative language when speaking.

e. Students will analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication like lecture by the instructor, discussion with the lab partners, or audio video demonstrations during the lectures.

f. Students will demonstrate problem-solving skills in a logical step-by-step process when doing chemistry labs. They will apply methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis during their understanding and following the lab procedures.

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Departmental Course Perspective Students will recognize the importance of maintaining health and wellness by

following the safety procedures, maintaining cleanliness, and avoiding contact with materials hazardous for health, while doing the chemistry labs

Students will develop a capacity to use knowledge of how technology and science affect their lives by utilizing everyday practical examples and applications of chemistry and by performing chemistry experiments.

Students will develop personal values for ethical behavior by understanding the rules and regulations in relation to safety, cited works, and disposal of waste materials after performing chemistry labs.

Students will use logical reasoning in problem solving by identifying and analyzing chemistry word problems and selecting a logical solution

Students will integrate knowledge and understand the interrelationships of scholarly disciplines by using technical writing, applying the rules of mathematics, tracing the history of philosophy describing different aspects of sciences, and finding chemistry’ applications in biology and technology while studying chemistry.

Instructor OutcomesThe content of CHEM 1411 will be the material in Chapters 1-9, as per the textbook

Chemistry 8 th Edition 2006 by Zumdahl, ISBN: 978-0-547-16829-6. The laboratory experiments are from the Custom Lab Manuals for CHEMISTRY, 2006 by Wentworth & Hall, ISBN: 978-0-618-74744-3.

Homework assignments are listed in the tentative schedule. You are expected to complete your homework after each class period to prepare you for the various quizzes and tests. The lecture quizzes and tests will be based on the homework. Please feel free to ask your instructor any questions you may have regarding the homework assignments or other problems in the sections that are to be covered during the term. Exam dates and assignments may change from what is stated on syllabus. Always verify your assignments and test dates.

Attendance is strongly encouraged. It is important that you attend every class to fully understand the material. Adding or dropping a class must be done through the admissions office at STC. The student must fill out the appropriate add or drop form and pay the appropriate fee in order to be officially added to or dropped from a class. Failure to do so by the student could result in a grade of F in the course.

Exams and quizzes will be given only at the scheduled time. If you are late for a quiz, you will not be able to make it up. Make-up Test MUST be arranged prior to missing the exam!

Late Work (papers) must be turned in with a business format (typed) cover letter paper-clipped to the front of the assignment explaining when the paper was due and how many points will be deducted from the assignment for tardiness. Late take-home quizzes (will not be accepted once graded take-home quizzes have been returned) and laboratory write-ups are the only allowed late material. A penalty of two points for every weekday missed is applied to these assignments. e.g. If the lab was due on Monday and you turn it in on Thursday instead, you will indicate in the letter that there is a six point penalty on the assignment. No exceptions! If proper procedures are not followed, the assignment will not be graded!

The last day to turn in assignments is the class period prior to the final exam. All penalties will apply to late papers but no assignments will be accepted after that class period either by hand or under my office door.

Any handouts or materials (calculator, students notes, etc) used during exam are subject to inspection by instructor.

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Departmental Course Requirements:

Evaluation:a. Evaluation method for exemplary educational objectives Testing the 5 exemplary Objectives:

Questions testing the exemplary educational objectives will be administered either by quiz or on a test.

b. Departments Course Grading Criteria (Note: a grade book will be kept. for STC.)

Lecture: Lecture Section --------------------------- 75%

The grade for CHEM 1411 will be determined by the following evaluations:

Tests – 4 to 5 ---------------------------50%Quizzes – top 75% with 8 minimum ---------------------------15%Class Presentation – 1 PowerPoint -------------------------- 5%Class Board Presentations/participation ---------------------- 5%

LaboratoryReports, lab attendance, quizzes, final exam ---------------------------25%

Safety QuizLab Disk/Lab DataLab Reports

Experiment Number: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 (III), 9, chemical reactions

90 or more = A grade; 80 or more = B grade; 70 or more = C grade; 60 or more = D grade; Less than 60 = Fail

Important Dates to remember:

Tentative Test Dates: College Dates to remember Aug 27 --------------------------Classes BeginTest 1 - Sept. 13th Sept 3 ---------------------------Labor DayTest 2 - Oct. 4th Nov 16 --------------------------Last Day to Withdraw Test 3 - Oct. 25th Dec 10 – 16 ---------------------FinalsTest 4 – Nov. 8th Dec 17 --------------------------Last Day to Submit Grades +/- 2 days

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Tentative Timeline for Returning Grade1. All submitted assignments, exams, quizzes; labs will be graded within a week from the date of

submission.2. All students are required to follow all La Villa campus policies/ rules in addition

to STC.3. One grade book will be kept one for South Texas College.

Quiz Within two daysTake home quiz Within three daysLab Report Within five daysTest Within three daysPowerPoint Presentation Two days after everyone has presented Should you miss a class it is your responsibility to collect graded material from me.This timeline does not apply to late work.

CHEM 1411 TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINEChapter 1, Chemical Foundations

Recommended Problems: 32,34,36,38,42,44,52,65,66,72,95,98

Chapter 2, Atoms, Molecules, and IonsRecommended Problems: 47,50,56,60,64,69,74,78,80,90,96,

Chapter 3, StoichiometryRecommended Problems: 42,44,48,55,61,68,76,80,94,96,99,104,109,116,142

Chapter 4, Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution StoichiometryRecommended Problems: 28,32,36,44,46,52,66,69,70,75,80,84, & Chapter 18: 31and 32

Chapter 5 GasesRecommended Problems: 42,45,50,52,58,65,66,68,71,76,84

Chapter 6, ThermochemistryRecommended Problems: 23,28,38,44,48,52,58,60,70,71,82,84,114,115

Chapter 7, Atomic Structure and Properties Recommended Problems: 20,37,38,46,53,54,70,76,82,84,102,108

Chapter 8, Bonding: General ConceptsRecommended Problems: Any 5 even numbered exercises of your choice

Chapter 9, Covalent Bonding: Orbitals Recommended Problems: Any 5 even numbered exercises of your choice

Final Exam (Chapters 1 - 9)

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Tentative Timelines/Schedule

Date Chapter Number

General Description of Lecture/Discussion Major Assignments and Examinations

Aug. 27th – Sept. 14th

Ch 2 Classification of Matter, Dalton's Atomic Theory, Early Experiments to Characterize the Atom, The Modern Atomic Theory, Isotopes, Molecules and Ions, An Introduction to the Periodic Table, and Writing Formulas and Naming of Compounds.

Practice Problems 2.1a - 2.7a.Quizzes: Two quizzesLab: Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Balance Examination: Test # 1

Sept. 17th – Oct. 5th

Selected Ch 1 &

Ch 3

Units of Measurement, Significant Figures and Calculations, Scientific Notation, Rounding off, Dimensional Analysis,Atomic Mass, The Mole Concept, Molar Mass, Percentage Composition, Empirical & Molecular Formulas, Chemical Reactions, Balancing Chemical Equations, Mass – Mass Calculations, Limiting Reactants, and Percent Yield.

Practice Problems: 3.1a-3.6a

Quizzes: Three quizzes

Lab: Volumetric Glassware

Examination: Test # 2

Oct. 8th – Oct. 26th

Ch 4 & Selected

Ch. 6

Properties of Aqueous Solutions, Composition of Solutions, Types of Chemical Reactions, Stoichiometry of Reactions in Solution, Oxidation-Reduction Reactions, The Nature of Energy, The Nature of Energy

Practice Problems: 4.1a – 4.4a and Ch 6 practice problems

Quizzes: Four quizzes

Examination: Test # 3

Lab: Melting point/Boiling Point, Chemical Reactions

Oct. 29th – Nov. 9th

Selected Ch 1, Ch 5

& Ch 7

Density, Temperature, Pressure, The Gas Laws of Boyle, Charles, Avogadro, & Gay-Lussac, The Ideal Gas Law, Gas Stoichiometry, Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures, The Kinetic Molecular Theory, Electromagnetic

Radiation, The Bohr Model, Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom, Quantum Numbers, Orbital Shapes & Energies, Pauli’s Exclusion Principle & Periodic Trends

Practice Problems: 5.1a – 5.3a, 7.1a & 7.2a

Quizzes: 3

One PowerPoint Presentation

Examination: Test # 4

Lab: Density

Nov. 12th-Dec. 7th

Selected ch. 8 and 9

Lewis Dot Structures, Hybridization, Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion,

Practice handout.

Dec.10th – Dec. 15th Chapters 1 - 9 Final Exam

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Dec. 16th Guidelines for Chemistry 1411 Laboratory Notebook/ Reports I. The Laboratory Report

1.) Lab reports must be typed.2.) Lab report must have an appropriate cover page containing the following

information (include an appropriate graphic background).

a.) Title: Experiment No. 1 - Mass Determinationsb.) Course: Chemistry 1411 - General Chemistry Ic.) School: South Texas Colleged.) Term: Fall Term 2012e.) Teacher: For: W. Garza, MSf.) Student: By: Name

3.) Report must be written in the following format.

a) Objectivea.) Materials Usedc.) Summary of Procedures d.) Pre-laboratory Questions (Type question & Restate question in answer)e.) Data Tablesf.) Calculations (type all required calculations. Be descriptive)g) Post-laboratory Questions (Type question & Restate question in answer)h) Conclusioni) Appendix—copy of your handwritten report from laboratory notebook.

4.) Reports must be housed in an appropriate presentation folder with the title of the report and the name of the student on the front cover including a graphic. Reports are due no later than two working days after the completion of the experiment unless stated differently in class.

LAB RULES

1. NO pencil in lab!!!!!!! You must write all data on actual lab data sheets.2. Wear proper attire for labs and follow all safety regulations!!!!!!!!!!!!3. Have pre-labs completed before lab!4. Reports must be completely typed.5. All pre-lab and post lab questions must be answered in complete sentences.6. You must have proper units on all values and use correct sig. Figs.7. DO NOT use personal pronouns on lab report. (I, me, we, etc.)8. You must follow format on syllabus!!!!!!!!!!!! 9. Calculations must be typed and must be descriptive! 10. No copying!! It does not matter if you had a lab partner, your labs will be

individually written and in your own words.11. Lab cannot be performed unless safety contract has been signed.

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II. The Lecture Journal (Optional: to be used for extra credit only)1.) The lecture journal must be labeled with appropriate information on the

front cover. An appropriate graphic must be used on the front cover.

2.) The lecture journal must have a cover page containing the following information as the first page.

a.) Title: Chemistry Resource Manualb.) Course: Chemistry 1411 - General Chemistry Ic.) School: South Texas Colleged.) Term: Fall Term, 2012e.) Teacher: For: W. Garza, MSf.) Student: By: Name

3.) The lecture journal will be made up of eight (8) sections properly identified with a labeled tab (divider).

a.) Section 1 will consist of Table of Contentsb) Section 2 will consist of all reference handouts used for the course.c.) Section 3 will consist of all recommended problems from the textbook.d.) Section 4 will consist of all practice handouts.e.) Section 5 will consist of all presentation problems f.) Section 6 will consist of all quizzes- include internet quizzes.g.) Section 7 will consist of all tests.h.) Section 8 will consist of all graded labs.

4.) The lecture journal must be turned in on the day of the final exam to be considered for extra credit.

III. Power point presentation

Length of Presentation: 5 to 10 minutes max!

Number of slides needed? It is up to you. You will use as many slides as you need to explain the problem in detail and get your point across to the class

Format: slide # 1. Title page slide—Center to pagea. Your Problem #b. South Texas Collegec. Chem1411 —General Chemistry Id. Presented by: Your Namee. For: W. Garza, MSf. Date of Presentation

2 State your problem and add as many slides as needed to solve. End with Reference slide

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Email assignment (Quiz Grade): Due Sept. 11th via email on blackboard!Write a brief (one page typed, double spaced, font size 12) autobiography

focusing on your past and present academic preparation and your future academic goals and objectives.

Please include the following in your essay.a) Name, contact info: either home phone, mobile or email, and picture (color or

b&w attached or on the document). b) Describe the high school you went to and courses you took there, describe your

favorite courses and any inspiring teachers you encountered.c) Describe what course you have pursued at college level so far and which ones you

like the most, which ones you are good at and have earned good grades in?d) What is your major and why? What are your academic goals and aspirations.e) Why are you taking this course? What do you hope to learn? f) Why are you at STC? g) How would you rate your academic standing so far? ( e.g. overall GPA) h) Any academic projects you are/were involved in.i) Any other relevant info

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT OR DISHONESTY: The expectation for all students in this course is that complete integrity will be demonstrated at all times. You should be aware that both 'taking' and 'giving' assistance during an examination or quiz constitutes academic dishonesty. Students who are found to copy laboratory write-ups or problem sets could receive a 0 for the laboratory portion or homework portion of the course. Copying answers on problem sets is an example of academic misconduct. Do not allow another student(s) to copy your answer! Do not ask another student to copy their answers! You are welcome to work together, but write up your answers independently. Students who are caught cheating on examinations could result with an “F” in the course. In the event you are penalized for academic dishonesty, or academic misconduct, you may appeal the decision. Any appeal must begin with a discussion with Dr. Cortez. Students may obtain information regarding the proper appeal process from the Student Handbook.

Developmental Studies Policy Statement:The College’s Developmental Education Plan requires students who have not met the college-level placement standard on an approved assessment instrument in reading, writing, and/or mathematics to enroll in Developmental Studies courses including College Success. Failure to attend these required classes may result in the student's withdrawal from ALL college courses.

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Statement of Equal Opportunity: No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status or disability.

Alternative Format Statement: This document is available in an alternative format upon request by calling 872.8355.

ADA Statement: Individuals with disabilities requiring assistance or access to receive services should contact disABILITY Support Services at ( 956 ) 872-2173.

CHEM 1412 & 1411

Fall 2012Acknowledgment Statement- COPY

Note: Failure to turn in the signature below does not absolve you of any responsibility for comprehending or abiding by the policies as set forth on the syllabus.

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Plagiarism and Cheating

I have explained cheating in the syllabus; in addition to it, please read the following statement on plagiarism.

As a student in Chemistry 1411 or 1412 at STC, you may receive an “F” for the semester if you commit or assist someone else in cheating or committing plagiarism.

Plagiarism if the theft of words, phrases, sentence structures, ideas, or opinions. It occurs when any such information is taken from any source or person and-intentionally or unintentionally- presented or “borrowed” without mention of the source. Plagiarism also occurs when materials from cited sources are reproduced exactly or nearly exactly but are not put in quotation marks.

The penalties for cheating or plagiarism at STC can be found in the Student Code of Conduct. Students who cheat or commit plagiarism are subject to the following penalties: failure in the course; disciplinary probation; removal or disqualification from extracurricular activities, athletics, and organizational office; loss of eligibility for financial support; suspension; expulsion; and withholding of degrees and transcripts.

Copied work of any kind or cheating in any other fashion will not be tolerated!

I understand what plagiarism and cheating are and that I will fail the course if I plagiarize or cheat in any way.

I understand that my lab reports and research paper may be uploaded to Safe Assign on blackboard, where it will be kept as a comparison for future papers.

I have also read and understand all of the policies and procedures for class and lab stated on the syllabus.

Printed Name ________________________________

Signature____________________________________

Date________________________________________

Any questions about the course? Ask here:

Adapted from J. Schnee-STC’s English Department

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SCAN SKILLSReading: Reading at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials—books, articles, and documents. A core curriculum should offer students the opportunity to master both general methods of analyzing printed materials and specific methods for analyzing the subject matter of individual disciplines.

Writing: Competency in writing is the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience. Although correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation are each a sine qua non in any composition, they do not automatically ensure that the composition itself makes sense or that the writer has much of anything to say. Students need to be familiar with the writing process including how to discover a topic and how to develop and organize it, how to phrase it effectively for their audience. These abilities can be acquired only through practice and reflection

.Computer Literacy: Computer literacy at the college level means the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. Core-educated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology, and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available.

Speaking: Competence in speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience. Developing this competency includes acquiring poise and developing control of the language through experience in making presentations to small groups, to large groups, and through the media.

Listening: Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication.

Critical Thinking: Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternatives strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking, used to address an identified task.

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ADDENDUM

Following are examples of suggested instructional strategies for teaching some of the intellectual competencies and perspectives:

ListeningDuring the class session ask each student to formulate the answer to a question and then turn to a partner and share his or her answer with the partner. Through discussion the pair then formulates a new answer to the question. Then the instructor randomly calls upon pairs for their answer and provides immediate feedback.

Writing, Computer Literacy, Speaking, and InterdisciplinaryStudents conduct on-line research on a topic related to the course, write a paper, and make an oral presentation to the class using Power Point. The writing and speaking skills will be evaluated based on acceptable communication skills for professionals in the field.

Critical Thinking, Writing, Speaking, Computer LiteracyAssign small groups a realistic case study from your field. Ask them to analyze the problem and develop a proposed solution. They could then write a paper and/or present their solution to the class.

Health and Wellness and Interdisciplinary Students calculate the calorie content of various foods and, based on those findings, discuss which would be healthy food choices.

InterdisciplinaryDiscuss how the artistic community approached social problems through the artists’ work.

Ethical BehaviorDiscuss the ethics of downloading music from the Internet.

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FOUNDATION SKILLS

1. Basic Skills:Reading, writing, mathematics, arithmetic, speaking and listening

Students are required to read the text. Students will write notes during the lecture, lab, problems solving sessions, and review sessions and they must know how to spell. The students read the tests and the answers are in written form. They have to read the lab manuals for theoretical background, instructions, and procedures of the experiment and they have to write the lab reports.

The students need arithmetic, algebra, and analyzing skills to completely understand the principles and in the problem solving sessions.

The student will ask and answer questions during the lecture, lab, and review sessions. They have to listen to the lecture and instructions for lab sessions. The oral communication includes presentation of material and group discussions during lab, lecture, problem solving, and review sessions.

2. Thinking Skills:Learning and reasoningProblem solving is an essential component of understanding the principles of chemistry and its application to everyday life. Student will be solving every day examples using math and analyzing skills. Visualizing the problem, and using reasoning to solve the problem solving. Thinking skill is an essential component of understanding and solving the problems.

3. Technology:Computers and scientific apparatusStudents will use word processing and a variety of software including tutorial, which accompany the text. Students have access to the Internet. Students will utilize scientific tools, which are required to perform the laboratory activities.

4. Personal Qualities:Responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity and honestyThe students will be doing labs in groups. Team spirit, responsibility, sociability, community skills, self- management and cooperation with other group members will be needed to perform the tasks completely.

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cut here and hand in to Mr. W. Garza

I have read and understand the La Villa High School Chemistry course outline presented by Mr. W. Garza to my student

(print student’s name)

___________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ____________________Parent or Guardian of above named student

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ____________________Student

Parents, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Mr. W. Garza (956) 262-4715

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