CHEM 1110U – Chemical Fundamentals

This course serves as an introduction to the field of chemistry, specifically fundamental chemistry concepts required for understanding and working with energy systems. These include: bonding and molecular structure of organic and inorganic substances; introduction to chemical thermodynamics; gases, liquids, solids and phase changes; equilibria, acid/base chemistry, introduction to electrochemistry; and reaction kinetics. The course outline and specifically the time distribution between certain topics of this basic chemistry course are designed to fit the requirements of the Bachelor of Technology program.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 3 (biweekly)
Tutorial hours: 1.5 (biweekly)
Prerequisite(s): Grade 12 Chemistry
Credit restriction(s): CHEM 1800U, CHEM 1010U, CHEM 1020U