1. Introduction and Review
Scientific measurements, significant figures; the mole, formulas, stoichiometry.
2. Atomic Structure
Development of atomic structure; fundamental particles; quantum theory of radiation; the quantum mechanical model of the atom; Planck, Heisenberg, orbital shapes, sizes and energies, electronic configurations; periodic properties: ionization energy, atomic size, electron affinity.
3. Bonding and Molecular Structure
Ionic bonding; covalent bonding: Lewis structures, electronegativity, polarity, resonance, shapes of molecules; Valence Bond Theory: hybridization, orbital diagrams; Molecular Orbital Theory: shapes and energies of molecular orbitals, bond order, intermolecular forces, and hydrogen bonding.
4. Chemical Kinetics
(Review: basic factors affecting reaction rates) concept and definitions of chemical reaction rates, rate constant and reaction order, integrated rate laws for zero, first and simple second order reactions, half-life; collision theory and activation energy, reaction profile diagrams, mechanism and rate equations, SN1 and SN2 reaction mechanisms, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.
5. Organic Chemistry
Nomenclature; identification and physical properties of common functional groups, conformations of alkanes, Newman projections, ring flipping, conformations of substituted cyclohexanes, R/S and E/Z system of nomenclature, Â SN1/SN2 reactions and mechanisms and carbocation stability.
Options: Organic compounds involved in human physiology and anatomy may be discussed.
Laboratory Content
The following laboratory experiments will be selected from the following list and performed during the lab period:
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The course will be presented using lectures, problem sessions and class discussion. The laboratory course will be used to illustrate the practical aspects of the course material. Close coordination will be maintained between laboratory and classroom work whenever possible. This will be accomplished by discussing laboratory experiments in class and, when necessary, by using the lab period for problem solving.
Options: Students will be encouraged to view course material in the context of teaching through a combination of class presentations, cooperative learning and tutorials. Current educational technology, such as research using the Internet, molecular modeling software and data analysis with spreadsheets, may be employed.
Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:
Lecture Material (75%)
Laboratory (25%)
Written reports for each experiment or activity will be handed in and graded. These reports may be of various types: complete reports, short reports (handed in on report sheets) or written research assignments. In addition, activities, such as written quizzes or online assignments, may be evaluated. Qualitative and quantitative results of experiments performed on unknown samples may be graded.Â
Note:
A student who misses three or more laboratory experiments will earn a maximum P grade.
A student who achieves less than 50% in either the lecture or laboratory portion of the course will earn a maximum P grade.
Upon completion of this course, the students will:
Options: For classes with students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching  program:
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Laboratory Objectives
The student will be able to:
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may include:
Chemistry, A Molecular Approach by Tro, Fridgen and Shaw
Chemistry 1110 Laboratory Manual, Douglas College
CHEM 1108 (C or better) AND Pre-Calculus 11 (C or better) or equivalent
OR
Chemistry 12 (C+ or better) AND Pre-Calculus 11 (C or better) or equivalent
No corequisite courses.
No equivalent courses.
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Institution | Transfer Details | Effective Dates |
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Alexander College (ALEX) | ALEX CHEM 1XX (4) | 2012/09/01 to - |
Camosun College (CAMO) | DOUG CHEM 1110 (4) & DOUG CHEM 1210 (5) = CAMO CHEM 120 (4) & CAMO CHEM 121 (4) | 2013/01/01 to - |
Capilano University (CAPU) | CAPU CHEM 110 (4) | 2004/09/01 to - |
Coquitlam College (COQU) | COQU CHEM 101 (4) | 2005/05/01 to - |
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) | KPU CHEM 1110 (5) | 2004/09/01 to 2005/04/30 |
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) | KPU CHEM 1110 (4) | 2005/05/01 to - |
Langara College (LANG) | LANG CHEM 1XXX (4) | 2015/05/01 to - |
Langara College (LANG) | LANG CHEM 1120 (4) | 2005/01/01 to 2015/04/30 |
Langara College (LANG) | DOUG CHEM 1110 (4) & DOUG CHEM 1210 (4) = LANG CHEM 1120 (4) & LANG CHEM 1220 (4) | 2015/05/01 to - |
Langara College (LANG) | LANG CHEM 1120 (4) | 2004/09/01 to 2004/12/31 |
Okanagan College (OC) | No credit | 2017/01/01 to - |
Okanagan College (OC) | DOUG CHEM 1105 (5) & DOUG CHEM 1110 (5) = OC CHEM 112 (3) & OC CHEM 122 (3) | 2005/09/01 to 2008/04/30 |
Okanagan College (OC) | DOUG CHEM 1110 (5) & DOUG CHEM 1210 (5) = OC CHEM 111 (3) & OC CHEM 121 (3) | 2005/09/01 to - |
Simon Fraser University (SFU) | SFU CHEM 121 (4) | 2004/09/01 to 2005/04/30 |
Simon Fraser University (SFU) | SFU CHEM 121 (4) | 2005/05/01 to - |
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | TRU CHEM 110 (3) & TRU CHEM 115 (1) | 2005/05/01 to 2010/12/31 |
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | TRU CHEM 1503 (3) & TRU CHEM 1505 (0) | 2013/09/01 to - |
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | TRU CHEM 110 (3) | 2004/09/01 to 2009/04/30 |
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | TRU CHEM 1510 (3) | 2010/09/01 to 2017/08/31 |
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | TRU CHEM 151 (3) | 2009/05/01 to 2010/08/31 |
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | DOUG CHEM 1108 (4) & DOUG CHEM 1110 (4) = TRU CHEM 1500 (3) & TRU CHEM 1510 (3) | 2017/09/01 to - |
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | TRU CHEM 1503 (3) & TRU CHEM 1505 (1) | 2011/01/01 to 2013/08/31 |
Trinity Western University (TWU) | DOUG CHEM 1110 (5) & DOUG CHEM 1210 (5) = TWU CHEM 111 (3) & TWU CHEM 112 (3) | 2009/05/01 to 2011/04/30 |
Trinity Western University (TWU) | TWU CHEM 111 (3) | 2005/05/01 to - |
Trinity Western University (TWU) | TWU CHEM 111 (3) | 2004/09/01 to 2005/04/30 |
University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) | DOUG CHEM 1110 (4) & DOUG CHEM 1210 (5) = UBCO CHEM 121 (3) & UBCO CHEM 123 (3) | 2009/05/01 to - |
University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) | DOUG CHEM 1105 (5) & DOUG CHEM 1110 (4) = UBCO CHEM 111 (3) & UBCO CHEM 113 (3) | 2005/05/01 to 2008/04/30 |
University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) | UBCO CHEM 111 (3) | 2005/05/01 to 2009/04/30 |
University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | DOUG CHEM 1110 (5) & DOUG CHEM 1210 (5) = UBCV CHEM 121 (4) & UBCV CHEM 123 (4) | 2004/09/01 to 2005/04/30 |
University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | DOUG CHEM 1110 (4) & DOUG CHEM 1210 (5) = UBCV CHEM 121 (4) & UBCV CHEM 123 (4) | 2005/05/01 to - |
University of Northern BC (UNBC) | UNBC CHEM 100 (3) & UNBC CHEM 120 (1) | 2005/05/01 to - |
University of Northern BC (UNBC) | UNBC CHEM 100 (3) & UNBC CHEM 120 (1) | 2004/09/01 to 2005/04/30 |
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | DOUG CHEM 1110 (4) & DOUG CHEM 1210 (5) = UFV CHEM 113 (5) & UFV CHEM 114 (5) | 2007/09/01 to - |
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | DOUG CHEM 1110 (4) & DOUG CHEM 1210 (5) = UFV CHEM 113 (5) | 2005/05/01 to 2007/08/31 |
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | DOUG CHEM 1110 (5) & DOUG CHEM 1210 (5) = UFV CHEM 113 (5) & UFV CHEM 114 (5) | 2004/09/01 to 2005/04/30 |
University of Victoria (UVIC) | UVIC CHEM 1XX (1.5) | 2007/09/01 to 2017/08/31 |
University of Victoria (UVIC) | UVIC CHEM 101 (1.5) | 2017/09/01 to - |
University of Victoria (UVIC) | UVIC CHEM 101 (1.5) | 2004/09/01 to 2007/08/31 |
University of Victoria (UVIC) | DOUG CHEM 1110 (4) & DOUG CHEM 1210 (5) = UVIC CHEM 101 (1.5) & UVIC CHEM 102 (1.5) | 2009/05/01 to 2017/08/31 |
Vancouver Community College (VCC) | VCC CHEM 1121 (4) | 2020/09/01 to - |
Vancouver Island University (VIU) | VIU CHEM 1st (4) | 2004/09/01 to 2011/08/31 |
Vancouver Island University (VIU) | DOUG CHEM 1110 (5) & DOUG CHEM 1210 (5) = VIU CHEM 140 (4) & VIU CHEM 142 (4) | 2011/09/01 to - |
Vancouver Island University (VIU) | DOUG CHEM 1110 (5) & DOUG CHEM 1210 (5) = VIU CHEM 121 (4) & VIU CHEM 122 (4) | 2004/09/01 to 2011/08/31 |
Vancouver Island University (VIU) | VIU CHEM 1st (3) | 2011/09/01 to - |