Algonquin College
of Applied Arts and Technology
Models and Matter CHE8087
SCHOOL OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Course Number:
CHE8087
Contribution to Program:
Applicable Program(s):
AAL:
0010A01CWO Mechanical Engineering
Technology (India)
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Educator:
Dr. Tahir Yapici
0010X01FWO Mechanical Engineering
Technology
Approval Date:
29/08/2009
Approved By:
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Prerequisites: N/A
Course Hours:
Delivered: 42
Normative: 42
Co-Requisites: N/A
Approved for Academic Year:
2009 - 2010
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This general education course uses lectures, demonstrations, experiments, and audio-visual aids to develop
an understanding of chemical principles. Emphasis is placed on the innate curiosity of the students and their
use of experimentation in the evolution of the modern theories of chemistry. Topics included are atomic
structure; nomenclature and formulations of inorganic compounds; chemical bonding and reactions that
pertain to water, air, electrochemical corrosion, and nuclear chemistry.
RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
This is a general education course that supports learning in the following theme area: Science and Technology
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
The course contributes to your program by helping you achieve the following Essential Employability Skills:
1.
Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs
of the audience.(T,A)
2.
Execute mathematical operations accurately.(T,A,CP)
3.
Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.(T,A,CP)
4.
Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.(T,A,CP)
5. Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.(T,A,CP
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COURSE LEARNING REQUIREMENTS/EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
COURSE LEARNING REQUIREMENTS
When you have earned credit for this course, you will have
demonstrated the ability to:
EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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1. State the impact of science and technology on society.
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2. Evaluate environmental conditions e.g. global warming (the
greenhouse effect), based on understanding of models and matter.
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3. Investigate the ways carbon compounds contribute to a nation's
wealth.
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4. Evaluate the impacts of the inventions of polymer molecules in “The
Age of Polymers".
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describe the study of models and matter
outline the evolution of the study of models and matter from
Aristotle to Dalton, from the Industrial Revolution to Bohr,
and from the silicon chip to biotechnology
differentiate between science (chemistry) and technology
discuss the benefits and risks of contemporary science
topics
demonstrate an understanding of some of the foundations of
chemistry, such as states of matter, the Periodic Table,
atomic bonding, and the concept of a mole
apply relevant chemical theories and laws, such as Bohr’s
atomic theory and the ideal gas laws
determine sources of pollution and evaluate their effect on
greenhouse gas emissions, etc.
use problem solving-techniques, such as Lewis electron dot
diagrams and stoichiometric calculations
describe the industrial origin of carbon-containing molecules
identify versatile carbons
relate various chemical concepts to the development of
carbon compounds, including homologous series and
functional series
name chemical compounds from molecular models
discuss the properties of polymers and the relevance on
monomer links
outline the differences between natural and synthetic
polymers
describe the processing and designing of polymers
demonstrate an understanding of the social and
environmental impacts of polymers
LEARNING RESOURCES
Tro, Nivaldo J. Introductory Chemistry Essentials. Toronto: Pearson, 2007.
ISBN 978-0-13-601991-6 or 0-13-601991-9
Mastering Chemistry, packaged with text, for provision of online learning component
Various websites and online resources as assigned
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
During this course, you are likely to experience the following learning activities:
- lectures
- group discussions
- films and clips
- online research and exercises
- Lab performance
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EVALUATION / EARNING CREDIT
The following will provide evidence of your learning
achievements:
Research paper (20%)
This activity validates the following Course Learning
Requirements and/or Essential Employability Skills:
 State the impact of science and technology on society.
[CLR 1]
 Evaluate environmental conditions e.g. global warming (the
greenhouse effect), based on understanding of models and
matter. [CLR 2]
 Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written,
spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets
the needs of the audience. [EES 1]
 Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a
Evaluate the impacts of the inventions of polymer molecules
in “The Age of Polymers". - [CLR 4]
 Execute mathematical operations accurately. - [EES 3]
 Apply a systematic approach to solve problems. - [EES 4]
 variety of sources. - [EES 7]
 State the impact of science and technology on society.
[CLR 1]
 Evaluate environmental conditions e.g. global warming (the
 greenhouse effect), based on understanding of models and
matter. [CLR 2]
 Investigate the ways carbon compounds contribute to a
nation's wealth. - [CLR 3]
 Investigate the ways carbon compounds contribute to a
nation's wealth. - [CLR 3]
 Evaluate the impacts of the inventions of polymer molecules
in “The Age of Polymers". - [CLR 4]
 Execute mathematical operations accurately. - [EES 3]
 Apply a systematic approach to solve problems. - [EES 4]
 Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve
problems. -[EES 5]
 Evaluate environmental conditions e.g. global warming (the
greenhouse effect), based on understanding of models and
matter.- [CLR 2]
 Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve
problems. - [EES 5]
 Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a
variety of sources. - [EES 7]Investigate the ways carbon
compounds contribute to a nation's wealth. - [CLR 3]
 Evaluate the impacts of the inventions of polymer molecules
in “The Age of Polymers". - [CLR 4]
 Execute mathematical operations accurately. - [EES 3]
 Apply a systematic approach to solve problems. - [EES 4]
 Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve
problems. -[EES 5]
 Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a
variety of sources. - [EES 7]
 State the impact of science and technology on society. [CLR 1]
 Evaluate environmental conditions e.g. global warming (the
greenhouse effect), based on understanding of models and
matter. - [CLR 2]
"Mastering Chemistry" online tests (10%)
Two term tests (20% X 2)
Final test (30%)
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Investigate the ways carbon compounds contribute to a
nation's wealth. - [CLR 3]
Evaluate the impacts of the inventions of polymer molecules
in “The Age of Polymers". - [CLR 4]
Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written,
spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets
the needs of the audience. - [EES 1]
Execute mathematical operations accurately. - [EES 3]
Apply a systematic approach to solve problems. - [EES 4]
Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve
problems. - [EES 5]
Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a
variety of sources. - [EES 7]
COLLEGE GRADING NUMERICAL EQUIVALENT SYSTEM
LETTER
GRADE
% GRADE
NUMERIC GRADE
Course learning outcomes are met in a
consistently outstanding manner
A+
A
A-
90 - 100%
85 - 89 %
80 - 84%
4.0
3.8
3.6
Course learning outcomes are met in a
consistently thorough manner
B+
B
B-
77 - 79%
73 - 76%
70 - 72%
3.3
3.0
2.7
Course learning outcomes are met
satisfactorily
C+
C
C-
67 - 69%
63 - 66%
60 - 62%
2.3
2.0
1.7
Course learning outcome objectives are
met at a minimal level of achievement
D+
D
D-
57 - 59%
53 - 56%
50 - 52%
1.4
1.2
1.0
Course requirements are not met
F
VI.
0
Prior Learning Assessment
Evidence of learning achievement for PLA candidates may include:
Written and Lab examination.
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RELATED INFORMATION
If you are a student with a disability please identify your needs to the professor and/or the Centre for Students with
Disabilities (CSD) so that support services can be arranged for you. You can do this by making an appointment at the
CSD, Room C142, Ext. 7683 or arranging a personal interview with the professor to discuss your needs.
Students, it is your responsibility to retain course outlines for possible future use to support applications for transfer
of credit to other educational institutions.
GENERAL CLAUSES - School of Advanced Technology COURSE OUTLINES
Harassment/Discrimination/Violence will not be tolerated. Any form of harassment (sexual, racial, gender or
disability-related), discrimination (direct or indirect), or violence, whether towards a professor or amongst
students, will not be tolerated on the college premises. Action taken will start with a formal warning and
proceed to the full disciplinary actions as outlined in Algonquin College Directive - A8.
Harassment means one or a series of vexatious comment(s) or conduct related to one or more of the prohibited
grounds that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome/ unwanted, offensive, intimidating,
derogatory or hostile.
This may include, but is not limited to: gestures, remarks, jokes, taunting, innuendo, display of offensive
materials, offensive graffiti, threats, verbal or physical assault, academic penalties, stalking, slurs, shunning or
exclusion related to the prohibited grounds.
For further information, a copy of the official policy statement can be obtained from the Student Association.
The Use of Electronic Devices, with the sound turned on, during classes is strictly prohibited. In particular,
cell phones are not to be used to communicate during a class. The use of any electronic devices during exams
and mid-term tests, other than those sanctioned by the faculty in charge of the examination, is strictly
prohibited.
Anyone caught using a prohibited device will be considered to have plagiarized, and will be treated as such in
accordance with College Plagiarism Policy. For further details on this directive, consult the Algonquin College
Directive E39 on the use of Electronic Devices in Class and Exams.
The School of Advanced Technology’s Standard Operating Procedure on Plagiarism and Academic
Honesty defines plagiarism as an attempt to use or pass off as one’s own idea or product, work of another
without giving credit. Plagiarism has occurred in instances where a student either directly copies another
person’s work without acknowledgement; or, closely paraphrases the equivalent of a short paragraph or more
without acknowledgement; or, borrows, without acknowledgement, any ideas in a clear and recognizable form
in such a way as to present them as one’s own thought, where such ideas, if they were the student’s own would
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contribute to the merit of his or her own work.
Plagiarism is one of the most serious academic offenses a student can commit. Anyone found guilty will, on the
first offense, be given a written warning and an “F” on the plagiarized work. If the student commits a second
offense, an “F” will be given for the course along with a written warning. A third offense will result in
suspension from the program and/or the college.
For further details on this directive, consult the Algonquin College Directive - E16 and the School of Advanced
Technology’s Standard Operating Procedure on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty.
Disruptive Behaviour is any conduct, or threatened conduct, that is disruptive to the learning process or that
interferes with the well-being of other members of the College community. It will not be tolerated.
Members of the College community, both students and staff, have the right to learn and work in a secure and
productive environment. The College will make very effort to protect that right.
Incidents of disruptive behaviour must be reported in writing to the departmental Chair as quickly as possible.
The Chair will hold hearings to review available information and determine any sanctions that will be imposed.
Disciplinary hearings can result in penalties ranging from a written warning to expulsion.
For further details consult the Algonquin College Directive - E27.
April 2, 2000
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