Chemistry (CHEM) 218
Chemical Principles II (Revision 7)
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Delivery Mode: Individualized study online with a mandatory two-day supervised lab
CHEM 218 lab exemption
Check dates and locations of supervised lab prior to registering for the course. This course is charged a lab fee.
Credits: 3
Area of Study: 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)
Faculty: Faculty of Science & Technology
CHEM 218 is not available for challenge.
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Overview
CHEM 218 is a continuation of CHEM 217. Topics covered include chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, the chemistry of metals and 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
The assessment of students in this course is based on examinations, tutor-marked assignments, and laboratory work. To receive credit for CHEM 218, you must complete all of the course work, and achieve an overall (composite) mark of at least “D” (50 percent), and at least 50 percent on each of the two examinations. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
| Midterm Exam | Final Exam | Tutor-marked Assignments | Laboratory Work | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | 40% | 20% | 20% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbooks
Brown, T. L., LeMay, H. E., Bursten, B. E., Murphy, C. J., & Woodward, P.M. (2012). Chemistry: The Central Science (Volume 2, 3rd custom edition for Athabasca University). Boston: Pearson Learning Solutions.
Hill, J. C. & Wilson, R. (2012) Student Guide and Solutions (Volume 2, 3rd custom edition for Athabasca University). Boston: Pearson Learning Solutions.
Other Materials
The items listed below are not supplied; you should purchase them before you begin to work on the course. You will need:
- an electronic calculator capable of handling logarithms and exponentials. Remember: Take your calculator with you whenever you write an examination or attend a laboratory session.
- other stationery, including paper for assignments, pens, pencils, a ruler, etc.
- the lab manual. Only an e-copy is provided, which you print off and bring to the supervised lab.
The course materials also include a study guide and course information.
Special Instructional Features
CHEM 218 has a compulsory laboratory component 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 and Calgary.
Up-to-date information regarding the laboratory schedule can be found on the Centre for Science web site: http://science.athabascau.ca/
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 7, December 18, 2012.
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