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Program Overview
The themes of change, energy and systems are central in Chemistry 30.
Equilibrium and matter are subordinate themes that are also addressed.
The components of a system, which may be a collection of substances or
processes, influence each other by the transfer of energy and matter.
Changes to one part result in changes to other parts of the system. In
a system at equilibrium, opposing reactions are balanced.
This diploma level course is the second and final course of a program
designed for students intending to pursue further academic studies at the
postsecondary level. Chemistry 30 consists of three units of study:
- Unit 1: Thermochemical Changes - Energy as heat is
most commonly absorbed or released in chemical reactions. Thermochemistry
is the study of these heat changes. Changes in physical and nuclear
systems are briefly explored for comparison.
- Unit 2: Electrochemical Changes - Changes in electrochemical
systems are examined, oxidation-reduction reactions are analyzed, and
the energy and matter involved are quantified.
- Unit 3: Equilibrium, Acids and Bases in Chemical
Changes - The focus is on chemical systems at equilibrium. Few chemical
reactions proceed in only one direction; most are somewhat reversible.
Chemical systems involving acids and bases are studied as examples of
chemical changes at equilibrium.
Prerequisites
- Successful completion of "Orientation to Online Learning"
- 50% or greater in Chemistry 20.
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% Participation
- 30% Midterm
- 30% Final
Final Mark
This is a Diploma Examination course. The final mark for this course
is based on: the average of the school-awarded mark and the Provincial
Diploma Exam mark. For students with mature status, the final mark is
determined by either the blended mark (school-awarded mark plus Provincial
Diploma Exam mark) or the Provincial Exam mark only, depending on which
is the highest mark.
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