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CHEM-050 - Advanced Chemistry -
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Chemistry is an essential part of our everyday world. A knowledge and understanding of its principles is the basis on which applications in health, environment, and industrial development are founded. This chemistry course will foster an understanding of chemistry as a vital part of a sustainable society and provide a basis for further academic and career/vocational training. Topics include measurement, the periodic table, atomic structures, reactions and solutions. CHEM 050 covers the Core Topics for Chemistry: Advanced Level set out in A.B.E. in the B.C. Articulation Handbook http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/abe/docs/handbook.pdf.
Part of the: ACADEMIC/CAREER PREPARATION Department Developmental Studies Department
Available/Required in the following Programs: College Readiness - Qualifying Courses

Prerequisites : SCIE 040, MATH-057 , or Science 10 and/or Foundations of Math 11 or instructor permission.
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Instructors Qualifications:	Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
Office Hours:	1.5 Per week.
Contact Hours:	90
Student Evaluation Procedure:	Assignments 50-70%, Final 30-50%, Total 100%. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
Learning Outcomes:	Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to: Measurement Demonstrate the concepts of precision and accuracy and how they differ, utilizing significant figures; Perform calculations using scientific notation; and Perform conversions with the SI system. Properties of Substances; Differentiate between the phases of matter; Identify chemical and physical properties of substances; and Describe Dalton’s Atomic Theory and the Law of Constant Composition. Periodic Trends Use the periodic table to determine atomic composition of isotopes; and Use the periodic table to predict electron arrangement of chemical families in order to predict trends in ion charge, reactivity, ionization energy, electronegativity, atomic radii, and ionic radii. Atomic Structure; Analyze the historical development of atomic theory; and Describe the Bohr and Wave Mechanical model of the atom and cite evidence for these models including absorption and emission spectra and their use in modern technology. Mole Concept Define a mole and its significance; and Perform calculations including molar and formula mass, mole to mass conversions, and percent composition by mass of compounds. Bonding Define covalent and ionic bonding; Construct the formulas of compounds; Use electronegativity to predict bond types; and Draw Lewis structures, predict molecular shapes, and determine polarity. Nomenclature Write names for compounds given the formulae and write formulae for compounds given the names for the following types of compounds: Covalent compounds; Ionic compounds; Compounds containing polyatomic ions; Compounds containing transition metals; and Acids. Chemical Reactions Balance equations Classify and predict single and double replacement reactions, combustion reactions, and acid-base neutralizations; Classify synthesis, decomposition, exothermic and endothermic reactions; and Perform stoichiometric calculations including mass-to-mass, limiting reagent, and percent yield. Solutions Predict solubility and conductivity of polar and non-polar compounds; Define Arrhenius acids and bases; Relate the pH scale to acids and bases; Perform calculations involving dilutions; and Perform stoichiometric calculations involving solutions including titrations. Organic Chemistry Classify substances as organic; Differentiate the various types of bonding between carbon atoms; Write names and draw structures of hydrocarbons; and Categorize organic compounds based on their functional groups. Options Options may include additional organic chemistry, nuclear chemistry, gas laws, and environmental ethics. Laboratories Chemistry laboratories are an essential component of the study of chemistry; and During laboratories, students reinforce theory through practice. Through laboratories, students develop skills in safety, procedures, techniques, data collection, analysis, and communication. In the laboratory exercises, students should: List the safety and protective equipment available in a laboratory setting; Demonstrate the appropriate procedures and techniques for dealing with particular hazards and hazardous materials; Follow instructions and procedures; Handle appropriate equipment for measuring mass, volume, and temperature; Prepare solutions; Perform titrations; Collect and record data effectively; Analyze and interpret data; and Communicate results and conclusions. A minimum of eight labs are to be completed covering the core concepts.
Text and Materials:	LeMay, H.E. Jr. et al. Chemistry: Connections to our changing world. Current edition. New Jersey. Pearson.
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Transfer Credits:	For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
Other Information:	Education Council approved Oct 30, 2013.