CHEMISTRY 20 COURSE OUTLINE

Program Overview

Chemical change and matter are the themes common to all the units in Chemistry 20. The principles of conservation of mass and energy help to predict and explain the changes that occur in a closed system. Students begin to define matter in conceptual terms. The major concepts allow connections to be drawn among the four units of the course:

• Unit 1: Matter as Solutions, Acids, Bases and Gases - focuses on the nature of matter, specifically solutions and gases, by examining their properties, identifying patterns and analyzing changes in these systems.
• Unit 2: Quantitative Relationships in Chemical Changes - the quantitative relationships in chemical reaction systems are explored in predicting masses of substances reacted or produced as a result of chemical change.
• Unit 3: Chemical Bonding in Matter - models of the atom are extended to models of bonding as the properties of matter and theoretical explanations about its behaviour are linked.
• Unit 4: The Diversity of Matter: An Introduction to Organic Chemistry. - examples of the diverse forms of organic compounds are investigated and compared with inorganic matter.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of "Orientation to Online Learning"
• 50% or greater in Science 10.

Required Resources

• Nelson Chemistry - Provided
• Calculator

General Expectations

• Students must complete their course with in the time limits specified by their instructor.
• Instructors will provide completion dates for assignments, quizzes, and exams on the calendar within each course. Since these dates reflect the time needed to complete each section of the course, it is critical that meet all deadlines. Students are required to contact their instructor regarding any changes to these deadlines. Assignments that are not submitted by the deadline will be assessed a mark of 0 (zero).
• Students that fail to meet their course deadlines, even for a short period, may be required to meet with the administration to discuss their progress.
• Students must maintain regular contact with their instructor via the communication tools provided in their course. A minimum of two contacts per week is expected.
• Revelation Online is a "virtual" school. Students are expected to participate in chat and discussion sessions designated by the instructor. Chat sessions will be posted on the course calendar.
• Technical issues will occur and are not an excuse for late or missing assignments. Students are expected to manage their time so that minor delays due to technical problems do not result in missing deadlines. Students are expected to contact Technical Support if they experience technical problems.

Technical Skills and Equipment Requirements

• Students must have internet access. A high speed connection, either ADSL or cable, is necessary in some courses.
• Skill in using a web browser to navigate the web to locate educational resources and download files.
• File management skills necessary to create directories, save files, and retrieve files.
• Ability to use email to send messages and attachments.
• A Java enabled browser, either Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Communicator 6.0 or higher.
• Word processor such as Microsoft Office or OpenOffice.

Face-to-Face Requirements

• Students are required to write two exams (mid-term and final) at the testing centre located at the Revelation Online Centre.
• Students may be required to attend appointments with the school councilor if their progress becomes a problem.

Evaluation

• 30% Unit Work (quizzes, assignments, online tests)
• 10% Discussion Group and Learning Log
• 30% Midterm
• 30% Final