Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2002 to Aug. 31, 2003.
All Chemistry courses have both a lecture and a lab component.
Students intending to transfer into the second year of a university program are advised to refer to the appropriate university calendar for the specific course requirements, or contact a College counsellor or educational advisor. To obtain credit for the first year in the Faculty of Science at UBC, the following courses are required: CHEM 1110 and 1210, any two of ENGL 1100 (or 1200), 1201, 1202, 1205, 1206, PHYS 1120 and 1220 (or PHYS 1101 and 1102), and MATH 1120 and 1220. (Some optional courses are also required to complete the first year.) Mathematics is a requirement in many university programs and most chemistry courses offered at Kwantlen require mathematics prerequisites. For this reason, students are advised to consider carefully the sequence of math and chemistry courses taken. The following sequence is suggested to permit students to progress smoothly through chemistry and mathematics in the minimum number of semesters. Students should start at the level consistent with their previous experience.
a) Students with no previous chemistry and little mathematics should take CHEM 1094 (previously CHEM 0094) and MATH 1093 (previously MATH 0093).
b) Students with Chemistry 11 (and a letter grade of C+ or better) and Math 11 (or the Kwantlen courses in (a) above) should take CHEM 1105 and MATH 1112.
c) Students with Chemistry 12 (and a letter grade of C+ or better) and Math 12 (or the Kwantlen courses in (b) above) should take the following:
Semester 1
CHEM 1110 and MATH 1120
Semester 2
CHEM 1210 and MATH 1220
Students may take their third and fourth semesters of chemistry at Kwantlen University College. These transfer as second-year university courses, e.g., CHEM 2320 and CHEM 2420 transfer as UBC Chemistry 231 and 232.
CHEM 1094 cr-4
Preparation for General Chemistry
Students will study: exponential notation, significant figures, dimensional analysis, metric system, density, symbols, chemical formulae and equations, percentage composition and simplest formula, atomic mass, mole concept, stoichiometry, solutions, molarity, classification of matter, gases, periodic table and some descriptive chemistry.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 10 (C or better)
Corequisites: MATH 0093 1093 (or higher level) or (ACPM 0082 or ABEM 0082 or PSPM 1082) or Mathematics 11 (C or better)
CHEM 1101 cr-4
Chemistry in the World Around Us
Students will gain an understanding of the chemical world around them by learning the answers to questions such as: What is the difference between natural source and synthetic Vitamin C? What is Olestra? Why shouldn't I mix ammonia and bleach when cleaning? Students will gain an understanding of and learn about the skills necessary to make informed decisions on scientific matter.
This course satisfies one of the lab science requirements for the Associate of Arts degree. It may not be used as a prerequisite for further chemistry courses.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
CHEM 1105 cr-5
Introductory Chemistry
After a quick review of the content of CHEM 1094 students will study the following topics: thermochemistry, freezing point depression, boiling point elevation, liquids and gases, solutions, acids and bases, ionic equilibria, chemical equilibria, and oxidation and reduction.
Prerequisites: CHEM 0094 1094 or (Chemistry 11 with a C+ or higher) or (Chemistry 12 with a P or higher) and MATH 0093/1093 (or higher level) or (ACPM 0082 or ABEM 0082 or PSPM 1082) or (Mathematics 11 with a C or higher)
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
CHEM 1110 cr-5
The Structure of Matter
After a brief review of stoichiometry, gases and the treatment of experimental data, students will study the modern view of atomic structure, nuclear chemistry, theories of bonding and molecular structure, organic chemistry (properties and reactions of the major functional groups and isomerism.). They will also perform experiments in the laboratory.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1105 or (Chemistry 12 C+) and MATH 0093 1093 or (Mathematics 12 C or Mathematics 12 with a P plus Placement Test)
MATH 1112 is strongly recommended because it is required for CHEM 1210)
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
CHEM 1210 cr-5
Chemical Energetics and Dynamics
Students will learn about topics including: liquids, solids and solutions, a review of redox reactions, electrochemistry, the laws of thermodynamics, equilibrium, acids and bases, ionic equilibria, and chemical kinetics. They will also perform laboratory work.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1110 and MATH 1112 (or higher level) or Mathematics 12 (C or better)
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
CHEM 2310 cr-5
Physical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry is an introduction to chemical thermodynamics. Topics include properties of real gases, the first law of thermodynamics and thermochemistry, entropy, free energy, chemical equilibrium in molecular systems, phase equilibria in one and two component systems. The laboratory component of this course stresses physical methods in chemistry.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1210 and MATH 1220 or MATH 1230
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
CHEM 2320 cr-5
Organic Chemistry I
Students will study the fundamental aspects of modern organic chemistry as illustrated by the structure, physical and spectroscopic properties and reactions of alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, dienes, alkynes, halogen compounds, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes and ketones. They will also perform experiments in the laboratory.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1210 (or CHEM 1110 with a B or better)
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
CHEM 2410 cr-5
Physical-Inorganic Chemistry
Topics covered in this course are: properties, bonding, structure and reaction of coordination compounds, spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, reaction rate theories, solution equilibria and electrochemistry. The laboratory component of this course stresses analytical and inorganic methods in Chemistry.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1210 and ( MATH 1120 or MATH 1130)
Corequisites: MATH 1220 or MATH 1230
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
CHEM 2420 cr-5
Organic Chemistry II
This course is a continuation of CHEM 2320. Students will study the structure and reactions of aromatics, polycyclic aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds, and their enolates, and an introduction to the chemistry of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. They will also perform experiments in the laboratory.
Prerequisites: CHEM 2320
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
