Honors Chemistry

Welcome to Chemistry!

Chemistry is studying the ‘stuff’ (matter) this world is made of.  We will be learning to model what matter is, how it behaves, and how we can change it.  Nearly everything we do in life is influenced by chemistry since our world (including YOU) is made of the ‘stuff’ chemists study.  Our food, clothing, medicines, agriculture, health, transportation, arts – all make use of products and processes based on what chemists are learning about matter.  In fact, the very act of breathing depends on chemistry!

More details about this course can be found in the following sections.

This document contains expectations and policies each student will need to know to be successful in chemistry this year including late work, makeup assignment deadlines, academic integrity policy, and grading policies. 

You may view or download a pdf of the syllabus by clicking on the title above.

The resources page contains some general resources (like a list of required class supplies, the lab report guide or a periodic table) that will be used throughout the course.  Please feel free to review it online or download a copy if you no longer have your hard copy.

The course textbook is World of Chemistry, Zumdahl/Zumdahl/DeCoste.  It will be abbreviated "WoCh" in assignment references.  Readings for each unit will be posted in the Class Materials for that unit.  These pages can be used to review, deepen understanding, or get an alternative presentation of the ideas.

To download class materials from this site, you must currently be logged into your Fresno State account.

Codes needed to join Honors Chem Classroom and Mrs. Royce's Remind group are available from Mrs. Royce.

Teacher Contact Information

Brenda Royce

Room 208

Email: brendar@mail.fresnostate.edu

Chemistry: Going Deeper Elective Class - link to class resources for those taking this spring elective (more chemistry!)



TUTORING

Teacher Tutoring: My scheduled tutoring times (walk-in):

Academic Support Center (ASC):  UHS now offers tutoring with trained UHS students.  A supervising adult is also always present. The center is open for walk-in help at the following times: 

Peer tutors can also be arranged through the counseling office.


Time for lab!