CHEM 0010 - Introductory Applied Chemistry
Course Outline

 


BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Course Outline Part A

 

School of: Computing and Academic Studies

 

Program: Engineering Technology Entry

CHEM 0010

Option:

Introductory Applied Chemistry


Hours/Week

6

 

Total Hours

90

 

Term/Level:

Pre-entry

Lecture:

3

 

Total Weeks:

15

 

Credits:

non-credit

Lab:

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other:

1 (tutorial)

 

 

 

 

 

 


Course Goals

 To prepare students to enter and cope successfully and competently with any first year level chemistry courses offered by the Chemistry department to support Technology Programs at BCIT.


Course Description

This is an introductory chemistry course. The topics covered are: atomic structure, the periodic table, bonding, formula writing and nomenclature, balancing equations and stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases, introduction to pH and oxidation-reduction reactions.


Evaluation

Final Examination
Lecture Tests (2)
Assignments (12)
Laboratory

40 %
20 %
10 %
30 %

TOTAL

100%


Course Outcomes and Sub-Outcomes

 Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. correctly use laboratory equipment and use proper techniques in basic chemical measurements and analyses.
  2. apply the metric system and scientific notation in chemical measurements and calculations.
  3. identify the fundamental particles of matter and differentiate between physical and chemical properties.
  4. predict the behaviour of the elements from their positions on the periodic table and their electronic configurations.
  5. predict the types of chemical bonds which occur in compounds by calculating the difference in electronegativity between the atoms.
  6. name and write the chemical formula for common cations, anions, polyatomic anions, and compounds such as salts, acids, bases, and hydrates.
  7. draw electron-dot diagrams to explain chemical bonding between atoms.
  8. calculate the empirical formula and molar mass of compounds.
  9. balance chemical equations.
  10. predict the solubility characteristics of ionic and molecular compounds.
  11. solve stoichiometric problems.
  12. calculate solution concentration problems.
  13. assign oxidation numbers and apply these to solve redox reaction problems.
  14. write net ionic equations and identify "spectator ions".
  15. explain the role of electrolytes, the ionization of water, and the pH scale.
  16. describe the properties of acids and bases and carry out calculations involving them.


Course Record

Developed by: ______________________________________Date: _________________

Instructor Name & Department (signature)
Revised by: Rosamaria Fong, ChemistryDate: December 17 , 1996

Instructor Name & Department (signature)
Approved by: Donna MacDuff, ETEStart Date:January 6, 1997

Instructor Name & Department (signature)


 

BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Course Outline Part B

 

School of: Computing and Academic Studies

 

Program: Engineering Technology Entry

CHEM 0010

Option:

Introductory Applied Chemistry


Effective Date

 January 6, 1998


 Instructor(s)

 Rosamaria Fong

Office No.:

SW3 4092; email address: rfong@bcit.bc.ca

Phone: (604) 412-7438

 

Office Hrs.:

to be announced

 


  Text(s) and Equipment

 Required:

  1. "Basic Chemistry", William S. Seese / G. William Daub, seventh edition (alternate ed., soft cover)
  2. Chem 0010 Laboratory Manual
  3. Scientific Calculator
  4. Laboratory Coat
  5. Safety Glasses (note: contact lenses are prohibited in the laboratory - WCB regulation)

Recommended:

  1. CHEM 0010 Web-based study guide - URL: http://nobel.scas.bcit.bc.ca/0010/


Course Notes (Policies and Procedures)

Students are expected to conform to BCIT conduct and attendance regulations as outlined on page 2 and 3 of the BCIT full-time programs calendar. Students are expected to attend all the scheduled lectures and labs for this course. Students who are absent for more than 10% of the time prescribed for the course may be prohibited from completing the course. In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of absence or lateness, it is the student’s responsibility to provide reason(s) (ie- a doctor’s certificate) for being absent or late. Failure to give an acceptable reason for missing tests or labs will result in obtaining a zero mark for the missed tests or labs.


Assignment Details

Students will be receiving modules for every topic of the course. It is the student’s responsibility to read the appropriate modules and chapters in the text book and to carry out sufficient problems in the modules, textbook, and the Web-based study guide to achieve the required problem solving skills.

  • Weekly assignments are to be handed in on time as instructed.
  • Laboratory reports must be completed as assigned, and handed in on time as instructed.


 

BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Schedule

 

School of: Computing and Academic Studies

 

Program: Engineering Technology Entry

CHEM 0010

Option:

Introductory Applied Chemistry

 

Week of/ Number

Outcome/Material Covered

Textbook

Reference

Module

1

Introduction/Measurements

  • significant figures and units
  • scientific notation
  • mass and weight
  • dimensional analysis method of problem solving

Chapter 1,2

Unit #1

2

Matter and Energy

  • physical states
  • energy
  • classification of matter
  • chemical and physical properties

Chapter 3

Unit #2

3

Atomic Structure

  • structure of atoms
  • isotopes
  • principal energy levels
  • electron dot formulas for elements
  • ions

Chapter 4

Unit #3

11/12

The Periodic Table

  • periods and groups
  • classification of elements
  • atomic and ionic radii

Chapter 5

Unit #4

13/14

Compounds

  • chemical bonding
  • ionic and covalent bonds
  • bond polarity and electronegativity
  • formulas and names of cations and anions
  • electron dot formulas of molecules and polyatomic ions
  • systematic naming for ionic and covalent compounds
  • acids, bases, and hydrates

Chapter 6, 7

Unit #5, #6

4/5/6

Calculations based on Formulas

  • molecular and formula weights
  • the mole, Avogadro’s number
  • calculations of percentage composition of compounds
  • calculations of empirical and molecular formulas

Chapter 8

Unit #7

7

Chemical Reactions

  • balancing chemical equations
  • types of reactions

Chapter 9

Unit #8

10

Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

  • assignment of oxidation numbers
  • oxidizing and reducing agents
  • balancing oxidation-reduction reactions

Chapter 16

Unit #9

8/9

Acids and Bases

  • definitions and properties of acids and bases
  • acid-base titrations
  • ionization of water
  • pH and pOH
  • electrolytes

Chapter 15

Unit #10