Chemistry_ AP and IB

							 Science                                                                              Department of Curriculum & Instruction
                                                                                                     Tuscaloosa City Schools
                                                                                                          www.tusc.k12.al.us

                                                   AP CHEMISTRY
                                                   IB CHEMISTRY

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Course Prerequisites:
Chemistry

Course Number: 003504 AP Chemistry                            Course Fee: $25.00 per term
Course Number: 003506 IB Chemistry
Course Description:

Advanced Placement/IB Chemistry is a laboratory-intensive course covering most topics of a first year college chemistry
course. These topics include greater in-depth study of atomic theory, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics,
electrochemistry, organic chemistry and nuclear chemistry. The Advanced Placement Course of Study published by the
College Board will be used as the guide for this course. To earn credit for IB Chemistry, students must be enrolled in the IB
Programme. Students who wish to earn advanced placement college credit must take and score well on the AP Chemistry
examination. To earn weighted credit, students must take the AP Chemistry examination. These courses fulfill the
graduation requirement for two credits in physical science for the advanced academic diploma. Content in science courses
will change with the implementation of the new Alabama Course of Study: Science for the 2006-2007 school year.

Essential Functions/Course Objectives:




Expectations:
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                                                                                                   Tuscaloosa City Schools
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Grading:

The grading scale:

           90 – 100 = A
           80 – 89 = B
           70 – 79 = C
           60 – 69 = D
           0 – 59 = F

The final grade for each six-week grading period will be based on various methods of assessment. These may include, but are
not limited to, tests, homework, journals/logs, projects, portfolios, essays, organized notebooks, computer assignments,
quizzes (announced and unannounced), and class participation. The final course grade will be determined by averaging the
three 6-weeks grades and the final exam grade together (each counting 25%).
Course Outline:
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                                                                                                     Tuscaloosa City Schools
                                                                                                          www.tusc.k12.al.us

Additional Help/Instructor’s Message:

Students, I welcome opportunities to help you and I encourage you to make arrangements to see me if you are experiencing
difficulty with the course. Parents, please feel free to contact me at any time. My prep period is _______ period and you may
contact me through the school office at 759-__________, at home at _____________________, or via email at
______________________. The school’s homework web site is www._______________________. I look forward to
working with your child. Thank you for the opportunity to work with him/her. All requests for accommodations for this
course are welcomed.

Parents and students: Please sign below indicating that you have read the syllabus and understand the requirements for this
course.


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