CHEM 0501: Principles of Chemistry
Note: CHEM 0501 covers the learning outcome for ABE Advanced Level (Grade 11) as listed in the Adult Basic Education Articulation Handbook found here: https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/
This course is equivalent to Grade 11 chemistry. Students start with the basics of chemistry as a science, SI metric system, and safety rules. Then students study properties and classification of matter, the periodic table, chemical names and formulae, molecular shapes and polarity, chemical reactions, the mole concept, solutions, the gas laws, and organic compounds.
Learning outcomes
The Learning Outcomes are listed at the beginning of each Module.
Course topics
- Module 1: The Basics - safety, scientific method, measurement, energy
- Module 2: Earth I - matter, elements, periodic table
- Module 3: Earth II - atoms, isotopes, electron configuration, ionization
- Module 4: Fire I - chemical bonds, ionic bonding, molecular formulas, acids and polyatomic ions
- Module 5: Fire II - mass, moles, molecules, chemical reactions, chemical equations and calculations
- Module 6: Water - solutions, acid, base, salts and polyatomic ions
- Module 7: Air - physical properties of gases, Gas Laws, Earth's atmosphere
- Module 8: Carbon - bonds, allotropes, organic compounds, hydrocarbons, functional groups, polymerization.
Required text and materials
The following materials are required for this course:
- Hebden, James . (1998). Chemistry 11: A Workbook for Students. Kamloops, BC: Hebden Home Publishing.
Type: ISBN: 0-9682069-1-3 - CHEM 0501 Lab Sub Kit #1
- CHEM 0501 Lab Sub Kit #2
Assessments
Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.
| Assignment 1 | 9.5% |
| Assignment 2 | 7.0% |
| Assignment 3 | 5.5% |
| Assignment 4 | 7.0% |
| Assignment 5 | 8.5% |
| Assignment 6 | 8.5% |
| Assignment 7 | 7.0% |
| Assignment 8 | 7.0% |
| Mandatory Final Exam | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
