Chemistry criteria chart
The following charts outline the requirements for first-year courses in Chemistry at their respected campus.
St. John's Campus
All first year chemistry courses involve problem solving for which mathematics is an essential component. A solid background in mathematics from high school is an important criteria for success in both Chemistry 1010 and Chemistry 1050.
Students with questions regarding registration in first year chemistry courses at the St. John’s campus should contact the Academic Program Officer before registering for a chemistry course.
| Course | Provincial Students | National and International Students |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1010 | Students with no chemistry background, those having completed Chemistry 2202 only, or those with a grade of less than 65%* in Chemistry 3202 must take this course. | Students with no chemistry background, or weak chemistry background or Grade 12 / Senior Secondary Chemistry with a grade of less than 65%* must take this course. |
| CHEM 1050 | Chemistry 3202 with a grade of at least 65%. | Grade 12/ Senior Secondary Chemistry with a grade of at least 65%. |
Grenfell Campus
Students with questions regarding registration in first year chemistry courses at Grenfell Campus should contact Dr. Julie Sircom, jsircom@grenfell.mun.ca, before registering for a chemistry course.
| Course | Provincial Students | National and International Students |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1810 | Course is intended for students with no previous exposure to chemistry or those who are returning to the subject after some time. | |
| CHEM 1200 | Chemistry 3202 with a grade of at least 65% or achieved a grade of at least 80% in Chemistry 2202. | Grade 12 Chemistry with a grade of at least 65% or achieved a grade of at least 80% in Grade 11 Chemistry. |
| Students with a weak background in chemistry may benefit from taking Chemistry 1810 in their first semester and are encouraged to speak with an academic advisor. | ||
Selecting a first-year chemistry course
The first-year chemistry program consists of a number of two-course and three-course options depending on the:
- degree sought
- student's level of preparedness
- campus attended
Many degree programs will require students to complete General Chemistry I and II.
- Chemistry 1050/1051 (St. John’s campus)
- Chemistry 1200/1001 (Grenfell Campus)
To see the level of chemistry required for an intended program, students should view the full list of requirements found in the Calendar.
Students meeting the prerequisite for Chemistry 1050 are strongly encouraged to take this course in the fall semester. Chemistry 1010 is intended to prepare students for Chemistry 1050 and 1051 and should only be taken if a student does not have grade 12 chemistry or the equivalent, did not do well in grade 12 chemistry, or took grade 12 chemistry more than three or four years ago and requires a refresher.
Students who do require a preparatory course in the first semester, can follow a three-course plan:
- Chemistry 1010/1050/1051 (St. John’s campus)
- Chemistry 1810/1200/1001 (Grenfell Campus)
Students who intend to transfer to a program at another university are advised to complete General Chemistry I and II, as introductory courses may not be approved for transfer credit.
Students should be aware that only six science credit hours may be counted toward a major or honours in chemistry from the following course groups:
- Chemistry 1010/1050/1051
- Chemistry 1810/1200/1001
Chemistry 1010 and 1810 may be used as science electives for students who complete the three-course plan.