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CHEM 1130: Chemistry for Health Sciences
Effective date
January 2018
Department
UT Sciences
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course is designed to introduce the student to basic concepts of chemistry including safety, properties of substances, atomic structure, periodic trends, bonding, chemical reactions, the mole concept, solutions, and the gas laws.
Credits
2.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Obtain the prerequisite body of knowledge and skills that will provide a basis for further career training in VCC Health Sciences programs.
- Demonstrate an awareness of chemistry in everyday life with an emphasis on chemistry in the health sciences.
- Communicate effectively using the language of chemistry.
- Work effectively in a team.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 48
Total Hours: 48
Total Hours: 48
Instructional Strategies
Chemistry for Health Sciences uses a lecture based model. A significant amount of class time will be used for hands- on activities, group work, concept- development and problem solving.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
20 |
Group project |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
3 quizzes |
|
Exam |
70 |
4 exams |
Course topics
- Safety
- Properties of Substances
- Atomic Structure
- Periodic Trends
- Bonding
- Chemical Reactions
- The Mole Concept
- Solutions
- Gas Laws
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.