This course provides students with an understanding of the chemistry of the environment. Emphasis is placed on the chemistry of the natural processes of the environment and to the chemical impact of anthropogenic activities.
This course focuses on the chemistry that relates to food and nutrition. It examines the various food nutrients and their role in the body, the process by which energy is derived from food, the effect of additives, the consequences of methods used in food processing and the factors to be considered for food storage.
This course is designed to provide students with the necessary fundamental mathematical skills and applications to perform calculations in chemistry. It also allows them to study the behaviour of various elements on their own and more so in relation to other elements. As a result students are able to make critical analyses and deductions on the nature of elements and the compounds they form.
This course applies various fundamental concepts in physical and inorganic chemistry to industrial processes. Description of properties of selected elements and their compounds, as well as methods used in industrial production of these substances is covered. Along with a description of the industrial procedures, there is also an examination of the environmental concerns associated with the use and production of these substances.
This course exposes students to the applications of laboratory methods and organic chemistry in industrial technologies. Emphasis is placed on the methodologies used to ensure quality control of the product.
This course introduces students to the proper use and care of laboratory equipment and to fundamental laboratory methods of analysis. The concept of green chemistry with emphasis on waste minimization is introduced.
Students are introduced to advanced methods of laboratory analysis in this course. Emphasis is placed on the use of modern spectroscopic methods in quantitative and qualitative analysis with industrial and medical applications.
This course is designed to introduce students to the study of organic chemistry as an important and unique discipline in chemistry. Students will be taught how to name organic compounds, characteristic chemical organic reactions, the mechanisms for these reactions and most importantly the application of organic chemistry to everyday life and related disciplines.
This course is based on fundamental concepts and principles in physical chemistry. It is designed as a foundation course that will provide a basis for the application of the concepts covered in chemistry courses in year 2 of the program. In this course, emphasis is placed on the manipulation of numerical and other data, as well as students’ problem-solving ability.