CHEM 1101
Chemistry for Engineering Students
Topics include stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, carbon dioxide in water, alkalinity, precipitation, electrochemistry, kinetics and basic organic chemistry. Laboratory component emphasizes techniques and methods of basic experimental chemistry.
2026
Topics
- chemical equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, carbon dioxide in water, alkalinity
- precipitation, electrochemistry, kinetics and basic organic chemistry. Laboratory
- component emphasizes techniques and methods of basic experimental chemistry.
- problem solving, analysis, and quantitative reasoning; these “transferrable skills” are
- demonstrate competence in his or her ability to
- Discipline-Specific Outcomes Transferrable-Skill Outcomes
- Describe the importance of chemistry Analyze and critically assess problems
- nature of chemistry. solve them.
- Use critical thinking skills to explain, Obtain, evaluate, and integrate
- make connections between and apply information from various sources, and
- chemical principles, laws, and theories determine its relevance.
- pertaining to atomic and molecular Work with others in an effective
- structure, thermodynamics and practical, social, and ethical manner.
- chemical equilibrium, acid-base
- chemistry, carbon dioxide in water, Prioritize a set of tasks and manage
- alkalinity, precipitation, the use of his or her time.
- electrochemistry, kinetics and basic Execute mathematical calculations
- organic chemistry. accurately.
- Evaluate and assess chemical data Communicate thoughts, ideas, and
- theories/laws.
Prerequisites & course information
Precludes additional credit for CHEM 1000 (no longer offered), CHEM 1001 , CHEM 1005 (no longer offered), CHEM 1011 . Prerequisite(s): Ontario 4U/M in Chemistry or equivalent. Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours every other week.