CHEM 104
This course builds on the foundation especially of CHEM 12, examining the relationships of chemical equilibrium with thermodynamics and electrochemistry, with emphasis on the acid/base reaction important in biology. It also provides a comprehensive introduction to organic chemistry.
Credits: 4
Hours:
- Total Hours: 105
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Seminars and Tutorials: 1
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Laboratory Hours: 3
Total Weeks: 15
This course is offered online: No
Prerequisites:
- CHEM 103 Fundamentals of Chemistry I
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- Consent of the instructor.
Learning Outcomes:
- Relate the thermodynamic and electrochemical effects on chemical equilibria.
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Correlate aqueous equilibrium of acids and bases with preparation and properties of buffered solutions.
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Identify the major groups of organic molecules and their basic properties.
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Understand the types and significance of isomers, especially their stereochemistry.
- Describe fundamental organic chemistry reaction mechanisms.
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Apply mathematics to quantify chemical outcomes.
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Carry out chemical procedures and integrate the data into an intellectual framework.
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Provide a course equivalent to a second-semester, first-year chemistry course at BC Universities.
Grading System: Letters
Passing Grade: D (50%)
Percentage of Individual Work: 100
Course Offered in Other Programs: Yes
Other Programs: Associate of Arts Degree, Associate of Arts Degree - Criminology Specialization, University Arts and Sciences certificates
Textbooks: Textbooks are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.