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CHEM 0993: Chemistry 12 Part 2 

Effective date

May 2023 

Department

CF - Science 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




Description

This course examines why and how chemical reactions take place. Core topics include safety in a laboratory environment, chemical equilibrium (qualitative and quantitative aspects, equilibrium in acidbase systems, additional aspects of aqueous equilibria) and electrochemistry. This course provides an insight into the role of chemistry in industry and its role in the explanation of natural phenomena encountered in everyday life. Stoichiometry is reviewed. 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 and 0871 must be taken at the same time as CHEM 0983 and 0993; English 11 strongly recommended. 

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
Total Hours: 96
 

Instructional Strategies

Class-based: Chemistry 0993 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

 

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

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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