Course Descriptions

An introduction to fundamental concepts and skills in chemistry, with a focus on the development of problem solving and quantitative reasoning skills. Hands-on experience will be gained in the laboratory. Topics covered include atoms, molecules, chemical equations and chemical bonding.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): Physical Science 20
Note: This course is primarily intended for students who have not completed Chemistry 30, or completed Chemistry 30 with an average of less than 70%, or completed Chemistry 30 more than 3 years ago. This course will prepare students for CHEM 112 or CHEM 142; students with credit for CHEM 112, CHEM 114 or CHEM 146 may not take this course for credit. May be taken as an elective only in all Arts & Science degree programs.

Structure, bonding and properties of materials. Topics include atoms and molecules, bonding, molecular structure, intermolecular forces, states of matter, and properties of materials. The laboratory illustrates material covered in the lectures.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 3.5 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 30 or CHEM 90 or CHEM 100; and (Mathematics B30 or Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30).
Note: Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 is strongly recommended. Students with credit for CHEM 111 or 114 may not take this course for credit.
Note: Students registering in this course with non-academic accommodations must contact the Department of Chemistry (chem.dept@usask.ca) and Access and Equity Services (AES, https://students.usask.ca/health/centres/access-equity-services.php) prior to registering in the course. Since these courses have a laboratory component, students who fail to contact both Chemistry and AES prior to registration in order to arrange accommodation may be required to defer their registration in the course a later academic term. Examples of non-academic accommodations may include: the use of a service animal, space accommodations for students who use a wheelchair or other mobility aids, equipment accommodations, etc. Note that there will be costs in addition to tuition fees.

Chemical reactions, including the rates and energetics of reactions and specific types of reactions. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical reactions, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, specific reactions, and thermodynamics.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111, 112 or 114.
Note: The introductory CHEM courses were changed in 2002. Students with credit for CHEM 111 may take CHEM 115. Students with CHEM 146 may not take this course for credit.
Note: Students registering in this course with non-academic accommodations must contact the Department of Chemistry (chem.dept@usask.ca) and Access and Equity Services (AES, https://students.usask.ca/health/centres/access-equity-services.php) prior to registering in the course. Since these courses have a laboratory component, students who fail to contact both Chemistry and AES prior to registration in order to arrange accommodation may be required to defer their registration in the course a later academic term. Examples of non-academic accommodations may include: the use of a service animal, space accommodations for students who use a wheelchair or other mobility aids, equipment accommodations, etc. Note that there will be costs in addition to tuition fees.

The course is intended as a brief introduction to general chemistry topics with emphasis on the greenhouse gas effect utilizing both qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemistry to investigate this global issue. You will learn practical applications of chemistry through course material and laboratory experiments.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Engineering.
Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 30 or CHEM 90 or CHEM 100; and Mathematics B30 or Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): GE 102.2
Note: Students with credit for all four of BIOL 102.1, CHEM 142.1, GEOL 102.1 and PHYS 152.1 will receive 3 credit units of elective credit in Arts & Science B.Sc. or B.A.&Sc. programs, and 3 credit units of science or elective credit in B.A., B.F.A., or B.Mus. programs. Students who do not pass all four courses will receive no credit in Arts & Science programs.

The course is intended to provide Engineering students with a fundamental understanding of core Chemistry concepts including equilibria and chemical thermodynamics. These goals are achieved and exemplified using an overarching theme of the role of carbon dioxide in the global climate change crisis.

Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Engineering.
Prerequisite(s): (Chemistry 30 or CHEM 90 or CHEM 100) and (Mathematics B30 or Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30) and CHEM 142.1.
Note: There will be costs in addition to tuition fees. Students with credit for CHEM 115 may not take this course for credit.