Course Syllabus
Athabasca University
Chemistry (CHEM) 218
Chemical Principles II (Revision 4)
CHEM 218 closed November 19, 2007, replaced by current version.
View previous syllabus.
Delivery mode: Individualized study with supervised labs. Available as a lab component (LABC 218) only (one credit).
Credits: 3 - Science.
Prerequisite: CHEM 217. Concurrent registration in CHEM 217 and 218 is not permitted. To avoid unnecessary delays, the course professor will normally grant permission for students to register in CHEM 218 as soon as the final examination in CHEM 217 has been written.
Precluded course: CHEM 209 (CHEM 218 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for CHEM 209). Students should not register in both CHEM 218 and LABC 218.
Centre: Centre for Science
CHEM 218 is not available for challenge.
Course website
Overview
CHEM 218 is a continuation of CHEM 217. Topics covered include reaction kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base theory, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, the chemistry of nonmetals, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry. The experiments performed in the lab component of the course complement the material studied in the theoretical part of the course and provide students with the opportunity to use many of the skills developed in CHEM 217. The combination of CHEM 217 and CHEM 218 is the equivalent to first-year university chemistry.
Evaluation
To receive credit for CHEM 218, you must achieve a course composite grade of at least “D” (50 percent), an average of 60 percent on the assignments, a grade of at least 45 percent on each of the examinations, and an average of 60 percent on the laboratory work. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
| TMAs (four assignments) | Labs | Mid-term Exam | Final Exam | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | 20% | 20% | 40% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbooks
Loretta Jones and Atkins, Peter. 2000. Chemistry: Molecules, Matter, and Change, 4th ed. W. H. Freeman and Co., New York. (Includes CDs Visualization and Problem-solving Skills.)
Becker, David. 2000. Student's Study Guide for Chemistry: Molecules, Matter, and Change, 4th ed. W. H. Freeman and Co., New York.
Henderleiter, Julie and Trapp, Charles. 2000. Student's Solutions Manual for Chemistry: Molecules, Matter, and Change, 4th ed. W. H Freeman and Co., New York.
Other materials
CD-ROM for Chemistry: Molecules, Matter, and Change, 3rd ed. 1997. W. H. Freeman and Co., New York.
The course materials also include a student manual and a laboratory manual.
Special Instructional Features
Chemical Principles II has a compulsory laboratory component that requires a student to perform a minimum of four days (32 hours) of laboratory work, which includes two days of supervised laboratory sessions. Credit may be obtained for equivalent laboratory work carried out within the last five years at a recognized college or university. Speak with the Lab Coordinator for more information.
Laboratory sessions are normally scheduled in Edmonton, Calgary, and Athabasca. Students intending to attend Edmonton or Calgary weekend sessions are encouraged to register for a start date in September, October, January or February. The Athabasca laboratory session consists of a two-day session (Wednesday and Thursday) in July or August and is intended primarily for out-of-province students.
Note: The CHEM 218 lab session runs immediately after the CHEM 217 session.
For up-to-date information regarding the laboratory schedule, contact the course professor or the science lab coordinator, Robert Carmichael, or (780) 675-6276.