Course Title: Chemistry Theory 2B
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Chemistry Theory 2B
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
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CHEM1040 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
135H Applied Sciences |
Face-to-Face | Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2016 |
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CHEM1040 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
171H School of Science |
Face-to-Face | Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019 |
Course Coordinator: Professor Karen Wilson
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2122
Course Coordinator Email: karen.wilson2@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 3.02.10C
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
CHEM1040 Chemistry Theory 2B builds on your background in basic University-level theoretical and practical chemistry. It is assumed that you have completed at least 24 credit points of year 1 level study.
Recommended prerequisite courses are
CHEM1030 Chemistry of Materials 1,
CHEM1031 Chemistry of Materials 2, and
CHEM1039 Chemistry Theory 2A.
You may be able to demonstrate that you already have the skills and knowledge gained in CHEM1040 Chemistry Theory 2B. Contact the course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. For further information go to Recognition of prior learning (RPL) in Higher Education
Course Description
This course builds on your basic knowledge of chemistry gained in first and early second year University-level Chemistry.
The course extends and deepens fundamental principles and chemical language, as well introduce many important new concepts in Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry.
The course Chemistry Theory 2B aims to enable you to develop an advanced level of critical thinking and problem solving in Inorganic, Organic and Physical chemistry. These skills are required of professional scientists in solving structural, energetic and kinetic problems associated with chemical, biological and physical processes.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes:
BP247 Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology)/Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences)
PLO 1 Understanding Science
1.3 You will demonstrate an understanding of the role and importance of evidence in the continuous evolution of scientific knowledge.
PLO 2 Scientific knowledge
2.1 You will have broad knowledge in your chosen discipline, with deep knowledge in its core concepts.
PLO 3 Inquiry and Problem Solving
3.3 You will be able to choose appropriate tools and methods to solve scientific problems within your area of specialization.
3.4 You will demonstrate well-developed problem solving skills, applying your knowledge and using your ability to think analytically and creatively.
PLO 5 Personal and professional responsibility
5.1 You will develop a capacity for independent and self-directed work.
and BP229 Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry)
PLO 2 Scientific knowledge
2.1 You will have broad knowledge in your chosen discipline, with deep knowledge in its core concepts.
On successful completion of this course you should be able to:
- Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry principles;
- Gather, synthesize and critically evaluate information from a range of sources;
- Collect, record, interpret and draw conclusions from scientific data;
- Communicate results, information or arguments in fundamental chemistry theory effectively in writing;
- Demonstrate that you are independent and self-directed learner
Overview of Learning Activities
.This course offers you the following learning opportunities:
- lectorials, where syllabus material will be presented, explained and illustrated with examples and exercises;
- participation in practical work
- completion of well-structured written laboratory reports
- private study, including working through the coursework, additional learning materials and practicing solving conceptual and numerical problems.
These activities will help enhance your employability by further developing your chemistry knowledge and skills, as well as develop skills of teamwork, oral and written communication and independent learning skills.
Total Study Hours
Your total workload should be 120 hours.
This course is typically 6hrs/week for lectures. You should devote the remaining time (typically 4hrs/week) to private study, including exam preparation and completion of exercises and assignments.
Overview of Learning Resources
The course Canvas site gives you easy access to learning materials such as theory notes, assessment task details and electronic submission folders.
The library has subject guides for Chemistry.
There is no prescribed textbook for this course. However, suggested textbook reading references will be provided on Canvas.
Overview of Assessment
Note: This course has no hurdle requirements.
Each of the three topic areas (Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry) contributes to the total mark for the course.
The assessment is based on:
1. Assessment task 1: Inorganic Chemistry (40%)
In-class tests and one short-answer assignment.
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 and 5
2. Assessment task 2: Organic Chemistry (30%)
In-class test and an examination.
This assessment supports CLOs 1 and 4
3. Assessment task 3: Physical Chemistry (30%)
Two short-answer assignments and an examination.
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 4 and 5