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CHEM 501 Science by Inquiry: Atoms, Bonding, and Reactions

Course Description:
Through an intensive inquiry based process involving hands-on investigations and discussion, in-service teachers will increase their content knowledge and ability to apply inquiry-based methods of teaching physical science with focus on grades 5-8.  Topics covered include atomic structure, understanding the Periodic Table, bonding to form molecules, and chemical reactions.

Faculty Instructor
Dr. Rob Granger                                   Pam Simpson                           
Professor of Chemistry                          Chemistry Lab Instructor           
Guion Science Center                           Guion Science Center
Department of Chemistry                      Department of Chemistry             
Sweet Briar College                              Sweet Briar College
434 381-6403                                        434 381-6443
rgranger@sbc.edu                                 psimpson@sbc.edu

Class Hours:
Monday, June 29 through Wednesday, July 1
Daily 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, with a one hour lunch break

Class Rooms and Labs:
Class will meet in the Guion Science Center Room 208.

Course Materials:
All course materials will be provided.  Some items will be given to teachers to take to their classrooms after this course is completed.

Course Requirements:
To receive credit for the course, the following must be completed.  Failure to complete all the tasks will result in being withdrawn from the course:
            - Completion of the on-line, pre-course survey
            - Attendance at all class meeting hours
            - Completion of homework assignments that may be assigned
            - Completion of the on-line end of course survey
A pass/credit/no credit option may be available rather than a traditional A-F letter grade.  (Please note that under the P/C/NC option, a grade of C- or better is required for the pass.) 
You would have to discuss this option with your instructor. 

Schedule:

Assignments and Grade Weighting:

Required Pre-Course On-Line Pre-Test: 10 %
(If completed, full credit; if not completed, automatic failure)

Participation: 15 %
Active, engaged participation in all class activities, discussions, and labs is expected of all teacher-participants;

Homework: 40 %
Assignment 1 due on day 2 and Assignment 2 due on day 3

In-class assignments: 15%
Items completed in class 
                                                                                  
End-of-Course On-Line Exam: 20 %
Instructions and deadline will be given on the last day of class