CHM273 - Chemistry

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Subject Title
Chemistry

Subject Description
An emerging technologist will require extensive knowledge in fundamental chemical concepts, and this course is the second semester of a two-semester general chemistry course. Students develop essential knowledge and problem solving skills in the chemistry of ideal gases, general chemical equilibrium, solubility, thermochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Students are introduced to laboratory exercises that involve the development of selected wet-lab techniques that aid in substance identification and substance quantification, as well as determining thermodynamic parameters and rate laws.

Credit Status
One credit towards the following programs:

  • Biotechnology – Advanced (BTA) Advanced Diploma
  • Chemical Engineering Technology (CHY) Advanced Diploma
  • Chemical Laboratory Technology – Pharmaceutical (CLP) Advanced Diploma
  • Chemical Laboratory Technician (CLT) Diploma

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Learning Outcomes: Lecture
 
At the end of the subject lecture series, learners will be able to:

  • Describe the characteristics of aqueous solutions, and perform calculations (pH, concentration, limiting reagent) relevant to acids/bases and their applications (titrations) at a foundational level.
  • Describe the behavior of ideal gases, and apply the ideal gas law to various chemical equations to determine the quantities of reactants and products in limiting reagent problems.
  • Describe the fundamentals of chemical equilibrium, and provide rationale for how a variety of chemical systems would respond when they are perturbed from equilibrium.
  • Use quantitative methods to describe the basic (colligative) properties of solutions, as well as solubility and complex ion equilibria (in general reactions as well as the context of acid/base buffer media).
  • Use the laws of thermodynamics to explain how energy is exchanged through chemical systems, and describe how thermodynamic parameters help predict the spontaneity of a variety of chemical reactions.
 
 
Learning Outcomes: Laboratory
 
At the end of the subject laboratory, learners will be able to:
 
  • Work safely, efficiently, accurately, and professionally in a laboratory setting by following Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) training protocols.
  • Differentiate between various laboratory instruments used in a wet-chemistry lab (balances, simple glassware, pipettes, etc.) and provide selection criteria for use when asked to perform specific laboratory tasks.
  • Perform quantitative and precise analysis tests using various titration protocols to determine the properties of a variety of substances (species identity, purity and concentrations, equilibrium and thermodynamic constants).
  • Prepare and accurately analyze buffer solutions, while calculating comparing their theoretically and experimentally determined pH.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
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Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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