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Chemistry (202)

Every aspect of modern life involves chemicals from pharmaceuticals to clothing, from food production to household goods.  In college courses, students study how substances change and interact with each other, their properties and their characteristics.

COURSE STRUCTURE: Each Chemistry course involves 45 hours (3 hours per week) of classroom contact and 30 hours (2 hours per week) of laboratory and tutorial work.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE:   The chemistry labs are equipped with modern instruments such as digital spectrophotometers, balances, pH meters, and melting point apparatus available for student use. In addition, an infrared spectrometer, and a polarimeter are used in Organic Chemistry. Extensive chemistry software, some of it developed here at Marianopolis, is available for students' use in our Computer Lab.
 
COURSE REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE SCIENCE PROFILES

 
ENRICHED COURSES:   General Chemistry II is offered in an enriched version only in the winter term.   Enrichment may be mathematically, biologically, or environmentally oriented. Enriched CHE-NYB can count towards the Honours Science Certificate.

Course Descriptions

General Chemistry I (CHE-NYA)
202-NYA-05    (3-2-3)    2.66 credits
Prerequisite: Sec. V  Chem-534
A required course in the Science program

This course introduces the modern theories of the structures of atoms and molecules, the types of chemical bonding, molecular geometry and the qualitative and quantitative way in which chemicals react with each other in different types of reaction. The physical properties of gases and solutions are discussed while, in the laboratory, basic manipulative skills are taught.

General Chemistry II (CHE-NYB)
202-NYB-05     (3-2-3)     2.66 credits
Prerequisite: CHE-NYA
A required course in the Science program

The inter-relationship between energy, spontaneity and equilibrium chemistry are studied using the thermodynamic concepts of enthalpy, entropy and free energy changes. Together with an introduction to chemical kinetics, electrochemistry and the chemistry of acids, bases, buffers and solubility, the course focuses on the quantitative aspects of chemical reactions.

Organic Chemistry I (CHE-LCU)
202-LCU-05     (3-2-3)     2.66 credits
Prerequisite: CHE-NYA
An elective course in the Science program
(required in the Health Science profile)

This is an introductory course in Organic Chemistry and concentrates on the importance of a systematic, mechanistic approach to organic reactions. The physical and chemical properties of chain and cyclic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides and aromatics are studied with an emphasis on isomerism, stereochemistry and synthesis. The laboratory work introduces students to many of the commonly used techniques including distillation, separation, chromatography and reactions mechanisms.

Organic Chemistry II (CHE-LCV)
202-LCV-05     (3-2-3)     2.66 credits
(Winter term only)
Prerequisite: CHE-LCU
An elective course in the Science program

This is an introductory course in Organic Chemistry and concentrates on the importance of a systematic, mechanistic approach to organic reactions. The physical and chemical properties of chain and cyclic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides and aromatics are studied with an emphasis on isomerism, stereochemistry and synthesis. The laboratory work introduces students to many of the commonly used techniques including distillation, separation, chromatography and reactions mechanisms.