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CHEM 0861: Chemistry 11 Part 1 

Effective date

January 2023 

Department

CF - Science 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




Description

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of chemistry, including the scientific method, measurement, safety measures in a laboratory environment, density, elements and compounds, properties of matter, early atomic theory, atomic mass, nomenclature, percent composition, mole and molar mass, balancing equations, stoichiometry, gases and heat in chemical reactions. Both Chemistry 0861 and Chemistry 0871 are required for completion of ABE Advanced level Chemistry. It is recommended that Chemistry 0861 be taken before or at the same time as Chemistry 0871. 

Credits

4.0 

Year of study

Grade 11 Equivalency 

Prerequisites

English 10 or an equivalent as listed at https://www.vcc.ca/applying/registration-services/english-language-proficiency-requirements/; and Precalculus 11 (successfully completed within the last 3 years), a minimum score of 72% on the Intermediate Algebra Math Assessment or equivalent; if the math prerequisite is not met, MATH 0861 must be taken at the same time as CHEM 0861. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 96
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 96
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
 

Instructional Strategies

Option 1: Class-based delivery. A significant amount of class time will be spent on hands-on activities, concept-development worksheets and problem solving. A minimum of four labs will be conducted and will relate to the core topics.

Option 2: Self-paced - one-to-one individualized instruction. A minimum of four labs will be conducted and will relate to the core topics. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

Class-based 

Lab Work 

20 

Class-based: including formal and informal lab reports 

Exam 

65 

Class based: four tests at 15% to 20% each. 

Quizzes/Tests 

10 

Class-based: 5 quizzes for a total of 10% 

Quizzes/Tests 

15 

Self paced: 5 quizzes  

Lab Work 

25 

Self-paced: 4 labs 

Exam 

60 

Self-paced: 2 tests 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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