1. Adjunct Professor, Syracuse University
Mrs. JoAnne Pawlowski,
B.S., M. Ed Sci, Ed. S
Science Teacher, RDHS
Chemistry
Adjunct Professor, Syracuse University
SUPA Forensic Science
Chem 113

2. Chemistry Units Introduction to Chemistry; Atomic Structure;
measurements, classification and properties
Atomic Structure;
Subatomic structures, ionization, nuclear reactions
Electron Configurations;
Light, Bohr models, electron configurations
Periodic Table and Periodic Laws;
Development of , element classification, octet rule, Periodic trends
Chemical Bonding, States of Matter and Intermolecular Forces;
Ionic/ covalent bonds, states of matter, intermolecular forces

3. Chemical Reactions and Equations;
Law of conservation of mass, types of reactions, oxid/redux reactions, the mole, stoichiometry, heat energy and reactions
Gases; gas laws
Solutions;
Concentration, acids and bases, neutralization
Chemical Equilibrium and Kinetics;
Dynamic balance, reaction rates

4. Lab safety and textbooks
Students are required to study safety contract rules and contract signed
Take safety test
Practice safety in chemistry lab with glassware and chemicals
Online textbook, McGraw Hill
Numerous resources on line/wires
One Note is used primarily and students use as notebook

5. I am here to work with your student and you
Extra help Tues and Thurs after school and at lunch by appointment
me anytime for updates or questions
Check out my wires site & ‘Week at a Glance’ for
Upcoming assessments and lab due dates
Grades: 60% tests, 20% labs, 20% quiz

6. Adjunct Professor, Syracuse University
Mrs. JoAnne Pawlowski,
B.S., M. Ed Sci, Ed. S
Science Teacher, RDHS
Chemistry
Adjunct Professor, Syracuse University
SUPA Forensic Science
Chem 113

7. (cases that define admissibility of evidence)
SUPA Forensic Science
Historical figures/contributions
Legal precedents of Frye vs. United States and Daubert vs. Merrill Dow Pharmaceutical
(cases that define admissibility of evidence)
Crime scene and lab organization
Federal and state laws governing types of evidence; drugs/firearms and more

8. Physical and biological evidence studied
Fingerprints, hair, fiber, DNA, blood typing and spatter, psychology, drug/alcohol chemistry, chromatography,
anthropology, ballistics and firearms and more!

9. Guest Speakers
Medical Examiner, FBI, NJ State Police, Bergen County officers, K9 Unit, River Edge Police for ballistics,
firearms

10. SUPA registration Syracuse registration online
Syracuse will bill directly
$448 for 4 credits
Students have access to media resources
93% schools will accept-portfolio-advocate
NO DIFFERENCE in student requirements at RDHS
Some difference in weighted grades at RD
Submit signed registration form to me ASAP

11. I am happy to work with your student and you 
anytime
See School Wires week at glance or instructional site
Mrs. Pawlowski's wires site
Extra Help; Tues and Thurs pm or lunch
Grades: 60% tests
25% labs
15% quizzes & case studies
All take cumulative final exam