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CHEM 0983: Chemistry 12 - Part 1
Effective date
May 2023
Department
CF - Science
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course examines the properties of matter. Core topics include safety in a laboratory environment, thermochemistry, the gas laws and reaction kinetics. Optional topics include the electronic structure of atoms, the periodic table and properties of elements, chemical bonding and molecular shapes.
Chemistry 0983 and Chemistry 0993 may be taken at the same time or in any order.
Chemistry 0983 and Chemistry 0993 are required for completion of ABE Provincial level Chemistry.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
Grade 12 Equivalency
Prerequisites
English 10 or equivalent; Chemistry 11 or equivalent; Pre-calculus 11 or 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 0983; English 11 strongly recommended.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Students will meet the learning outcomes for ABE provincial Level Chemistry as stated in the 2022-23 ABE Articulation Handbook. https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 96
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 96
Total Hours: 96
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 96
Total Hours: 96
Instructional Strategies
Class-based: Chemistry 0983 uses a lecture based model. 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.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
10 |
|
|
Lab Work |
25 |
including formal and informal lab reports |
|
Exam |
45 |
three tests at 15% each |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
a number of quizzes for a total of 20% |
Course topics
- Safety Measures in a Laboratory Environment
- Thermochemistry
- Gases
- Reaction Kinetics
- Electronic Structure of Atoms - optional
- Periodic Table and Properties of Elements - optional
- Chemical Bonding - optional
- Molecular Shapes - optional
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.