Mr. J. Comiskey
Stafford High School
                                                                                         

  contact: comiskeyj.staffordschools.net


College Physical Science


COLLEGE PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Overview

                College Physical Science is a course designed for students who plan on attending college after high school or who have a strong interest in the sciences. In addition to covering the topics mentioned in the syllabus below students will be expected to read and analyze science content critically, solve quantitative problems using a series of logical steps and communicate a clear understanding of scientific concepts verbally and in writing .


Course Outline

Semester One

I. Scientific method and measurement
II. Energy - potential and kinetic
III. Heat energy
IV. Wave energy
V. Radiant energy
VI. Electricity and magnetism
VII.  Alternate sources of energy


Semester Two

I.Matter and its changes
II. Formation of various types of chemical compounds
III. Forces which shape the earth's surface
IV. The cycling of matter through biogeochemical cycles
V.  Human uses of material resources and impacts on quality of the environment

            


College Chemistry

Overview

College chemistry is a level 4 course designed for students planning  on attending college or who have a strong interest in the science of chemistry. Students will investigate important principles of the structure and behavior of matter. Quantitative analysis of chemical problems is emphasized.

                                                                  Course Outline

 
Semester One

I. Introduction to chemistry and matter
II. Oranization of matter
III. Language of chemistry

Semester Two

I. Phases of matter
II. Solutions and their behavior
III. Chemical Reactions


Honors Chemistry

Honors chemistry is a level 5 course designed for students with a high interest and aptitude in science and/or who intend to pursue a career in the sciences. Major topics that are covered are similar to those of college chemistry except that students explore these areas in greater depth and more analytically. Students should possess a solid background in mathematics.

                                                             Course Outline

Semester One

I. Measurement and problem solving
II. Fundamentals of matter and energy
III/ The mathematics of chemical formulas and equations
IV. Phases of matter.

Semester two

I. The periodic table and electron configuration
II. Chemical bonding.
III.  Kinetics. thermodynamics, and equilibrium
IV. Acids/ Bases
V. Oxidation and Reduction


Homework

     May

              12 cps 708 srq 1-6
                    hc pp 19-20
                     cc srq 1-3(475)
               13 cps w/s layers of earth, acid rain summary
                     hc 1-17(617)
                      cc rs 15-2
                14 cps srq 1-7(717)
                      hc redox lab
                       cc 21-27(478)
                 15 cps x word earthquakes
                       hc crq 18-33(618)
                       cc 28-33(478)
                 16 cps  concept map
                       hc redo 16,17(618)
                        cc r/s 15-3
                             lab hydrolysis equations

           

                   19    cps CRQ 1-16,19&732)
                           hc 621-625 rq 1-4
                           cc Test CHapt 14,15