This course examines the properties of matter. Core topics include safety in a laboratory environment, thermochemistry, the gas laws and reaction kinetics. Optional topics include the electronic structure of atoms, the periodic table and properties of elements, chemical bonding and molecular shapes.
Chemistry 0983 and Chemistry 0993 may be taken at the same time or in any order.
Chemistry 0983 and Chemistry 0993 are required for completion of ABE Provincial level Chemistry.
Prerequisites
English 10 or equivalent; Chemistry 11 or equivalent; Pre-calculus 11 or a minimum score of 72% on the Intermediate Algebra Math Assessment, or equivalent; If the Math prerequisite is not met, MATH 0861 must be taken at the same time as CHEM 0983; English 11 strongly recommended.
What you will learn
- Safety Measures in a Laboratory Environment
- Thermochemistry
- Gases
- Reaction Kinetics
- Electronic Structure of Atoms - optional
- Periodic Table and Properties of Elements - optional
- Chemical Bonding - optional
- Molecular Shapes - optional
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71436 |
September 8, 2026 to October 28, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
Additional information
This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *
- College Initiative: $8.85/course
- Campus Resource: $9.95/course
- Student Union: $71/term
- UPass: $188/term (if applicable)
* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.
Contact the department at [email protected] with any questions.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.