Chemistry, Bachelor of Science

Program Information
Credential: 
Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 

1 year at RDC - 3 years at U of A, U of C or U of L

Delivery: 
Main Campus
Program Cost Estimates: 
Program Cost Estimates

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Dr. Nancy Brown
Contact Title: 
Associate Dean
Contact Phone: 
403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Contact Email: 
inquire@rdc.ab.ca
University Transfer Program

One Year University Transfer Program:

For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

Related Careers

Chemists conduct research to develop new or improved materials, compounds, and substances. They are employed in a wide variety of industries, including:

  • chemical
  • petrochemical
  • pharmaceutical
  • mineral
  • metal
  • pulp and paper
  • manufacturing
  • utilities
  • health
  • education
  • government

Completing BSc Chemistry can lead to work in industry or be a step toward a career in teaching, medicine, etc. The specialization program prepares you for a career as a professional chemist in research or industrial labs, or it can prepare you for graduate work in chemistry.

Chemists also work in technical sales and service, and in managing regulatory programs. Employment for chemists is expected to grow in the chemical products, chemical service, and environmental fields.

The Program

RDC offers the first year of study.

Transfer Features

The courses offered in this program can be transferred to most universities. The courses you select must meet the program requirement of the university chosen.

Requirements
Admission Requirements: 

Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.

1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

  1. Chemistry 30
  2. ELA 30-1
  3. Mathematics 30-1
  4. Physics 30
  5. Subject from Group A, B, or C (Mathematics 31 recommended)

OR

2. Mature Student

You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

  1. Chemistry 30
  2. ELA 30-1
  3. Mathematics 30-1
  4. Physics 30
    (Mathematics 31 recommended.)

Note: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements.

Graduation Requirements: 

You must pass 20 term university transfer courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University Transfer Studies.

Program Content
University of Alberta

(Please note these credits are U of A credits.)

Suggested Pattern Year 1 (Honours or Specialization)

  • CHEM 211/CHEM 212/CHEM 351 (9 credits)
  • ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or ENGL 219/Arts Option (6 credits)
  • MATH 202 (or MATH 203)/MATH 204 (6 credits)
  • Take one combination of PHYS 241/PHYS 247  or PHYS 205/PHYS 226(6 credits)
  • Science Option (3 credits)
Year 1 Course Descriptions

CHEM 211

Introduction to the discipline and essential concepts of chemistry focusing on stoichiometry, reactions and titrations, ideal gases, atomic structure and bonding, chemical equilibrium, and acids and bases. Prerequisite: Chem 30 and Math 30-1.

CHEM 212

Continued introduction to the discipline and essential concepts of chemistry focusing on buffers, titration curves, solubility and complex ion equilibria, thermodynamics and thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, and electrochemistry. Pre-requisite: Chem 211.

CHEM 351

An introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds focusing on the molecular structure, nomenclature, reactions, reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry of hydrocarbons, and some functional groups including haloalkanes, alcohols, thiols, ethers and epoxides, Introuction to the use of important organic compounds related to industry, agriculture and everyday purposes. Prerequisite: CHEM 211 or CHEM 102 Anti-requisite: Chem 251

ENGL 219

Explore university-level essay composition and the skills related to critical reading, interpretation, and argument. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or equivalent. NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 219 and ENGL 210.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.

MATH 202

Compute limits, derivatives and integrals of a variety of single-variable functions. Interpret the theoretical meaning of these tools and their use in applications. Intended for students without prior calculus experience. Prerequisite: MATH 30-1. Anti-requisite: MATH 203

MATH 203

Compute limits, derivatives and integrals of a variety of single-variable functions. Interpret the theoretical meaning of these tools and their use in applications. Intended for students with prior calculus experience. Prerequisite: MATH 31 Anit-requisite: MATH 202

MATH 204

Demonstrate use of advanced methods of differentiation and integration, and implement these methods to solve basic types of ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 202 or 203 Anit-requisite: MATH 213

PHYS 241

Apply calculus to the study of the kinematic and dynamic properties of particles and bodies in motion while examining the concepts of forces, work and energy, momentum, rotation and special relativity. Prerequisite: Physics 30 and Math 30-1. Corequisite: MATH 202 or 203 or 212. Anti-requisite: PHYS 205

PHYS 205

Apply non-calculus quantitative methods to the study of the kinematic and dynamic properties of particles and bodies in motion while examining the concepts of forces, work and energy, momentum, and rotation. Prerequisite: MATH 30-1; PHYSICS 30 strongly recommended Anti-requisite: PHYS 241

PHYS 226

Apply non-calculus quantitative methods to the study of the fluid mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics and nuclear physics while exploring the fundamental properties of light and matter. Prerequisite: PHYS 205 Anti requisites: PHYS 247 and PHYS 269

University of Calgary

(Please note these credits are U of C.)

Suggested Pattern Year 1

  • CHEM 211 & CHEM 212 (6 credits)
  • PHYS 205 & PHYS 226 (6 credits)
  • MATH 202 or 203 (3 credits)
  • Five Options (15 credits)


 

Year 1 Course Descriptions

CHEM 211

Introduction to the discipline and essential concepts of chemistry focusing on stoichiometry, reactions and titrations, ideal gases, atomic structure and bonding, chemical equilibrium, and acids and bases. Prerequisite: Chem 30 and Math 30-1.

CHEM 212

Continued introduction to the discipline and essential concepts of chemistry focusing on buffers, titration curves, solubility and complex ion equilibria, thermodynamics and thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, and electrochemistry. Pre-requisite: Chem 211.

MATH 202

Compute limits, derivatives and integrals of a variety of single-variable functions. Interpret the theoretical meaning of these tools and their use in applications. Intended for students without prior calculus experience. Prerequisite: MATH 30-1. Anti-requisite: MATH 203

MATH 203

Compute limits, derivatives and integrals of a variety of single-variable functions. Interpret the theoretical meaning of these tools and their use in applications. Intended for students with prior calculus experience. Prerequisite: MATH 31 Anit-requisite: MATH 202

PHYS 205

Apply non-calculus quantitative methods to the study of the kinematic and dynamic properties of particles and bodies in motion while examining the concepts of forces, work and energy, momentum, and rotation. Prerequisite: MATH 30-1; PHYSICS 30 strongly recommended Anti-requisite: PHYS 241

PHYS 226

Apply non-calculus quantitative methods to the study of the fluid mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics and nuclear physics while exploring the fundamental properties of light and matter. Prerequisite: PHYS 205 Anti requisites: PHYS 247 and PHYS 269

University of Lethbridge

If you plan to transfer to the UofL, please contact the artscienceinfo [at] rdc [dot] ab [dot] ca (Advisors in the School of Arts and Sciences).