CHEM 0501: Principles of Chemistry
This course is equivalent to Grade 11 chemistry. Students start with the basics of chemistry as a science, SI metric system, and safety rules. Then students study properties and classification of matter, the periodic table, chemical names and formulae, molecular shapes and polarity, chemical reactions, the mole concept, solutions, the gas laws, and organic compounds.
Science 10 or equivalent
MATH 0401: Intermediate Mathematics, or Math 10
Recommended requisite(s)MATH 0523: Advanced Mathematics, or Math 11
English reading skills at Grade 11 level
ExclusionsCHEM 0500
Course duration30 weeks
Learning outcomes
The Learning Outcomes are listed at the beginning of each Module.
These objectives are important markers to assess your understanding and learning goals.
Course topics
- Module 1: The Basics - safety, scientific method, measurement, energy
- Module 2: Earth I - matter, elements, periodic table
- Module 3: Earth II - atoms, isotopes, electron configuration, ionization
- Module 4: Fire I - chemical bonds, ionic bonding, molecular formulas, acids and polyatomic ions
- Module 5: Fire II - mass, moles, molecules, chemical reactions, chemical equations and calculations
- Module 6: Water - solutions, acid, base, salts and polyatomic ions
- Module 7: Air - physical properties of gases, Gas Laws, Earth's atmosphere
- Module 8: Carbon - bonds, allotropes, organic compounds, hydrocarbons, functional groups, polymerization.
Required text and materials
The following materials are required for this course:
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Hebden, James . (1998). Chemistry 11: A Workbook for Students. Kamloops, BC: Hebden Home Publishing.
Type: ISBN: 0-9682069-1-3 - CHEM 0501 Lab Sub Kit #1
- CHEM 0501 Lab Sub Kit #2
Assessments
Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact [email protected] with any questions about this.
In order to successfully complete this course, students must obtain at least 50% on the final mandatory examination and 50 % overall.
Assignment 1 | 9.5% |
Assignment 2 | 7.0% |
Assignment 3 | 5.5% |
Assignment 4 | 7.0% |
Assignment 5 | 8.5% |
Assignment 6 | 8.5% |
Assignment 7 | 7.0% |
Assignment 8 | 7.0% |
Final Exam (mandatory) | 40% |
Total | 100% |