Course Title: Chemistry of Materials 2

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Chemistry of Materials 2

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

CHEM1031

City Campus

Undergraduate

135H Applied Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

CHEM1031

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022

CHEM1254

Open Learning Australia

Non Award

171H School of Science

Distance / Correspondence

 OUASP3UG20

Course Coordinator: Dr. Lathe Jones

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3362

Course Coordinator Email: lathe.jones@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 3.02.04


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

 

Required Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed following course/s before you commence this course.

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.


Course Description

This course extends the basic concepts of CHEM1030 Materials Chemistry 1. Scientific topics include:

Inorganic Chemistry: chemical equilibria (of acids and bases); solid state chemistry; periodic properties of the elements; chemistry of the transition metals.

Organic Chemistry: overview of chemical reactions; alkenes, alkynes; aromatic compounds; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids; derivatives of carboxylic acids; qualitative organic analysis; nomenclature of compounds with two or more functional groups.

Physical Chemistry: gases; phase equilibrium; ideal and real solutions; kinetics; catalysis


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes:  

PLO-1 Understanding science
PLO-1.1   You will demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and an ability to apply the scientific method in practice.

PLO-2 Scientific knowledge
PLO-2.1   You will have broad knowledge in your chosen discipline, with a good knowledge in its core concepts.
PLO-2.2   You will have knowledge in at least one discipline other than your primary discipline and some understanding of interdisciplinary linkages.

PLO-3 Inquiry and Problem Solving
PLO-3.1   You will be able to investigate and solve qualitative and quantitative problems by synthesizing and evaluating information from a range of sources, including traditional and emerging information technologies and methods.
PLO-3.5   You will possess an ability to accurately record, analyse, interpret and critically evaluate your research findings.

PLO-5   Personal and professional responsibility
PLO-5.2   You will work responsibly, safely, legally and ethically.  
PLO-5.3   You will develop an alibility to work collaboratively.


On completion of this course you should meet the following course learning outcomes:

  1. Appreciate the fundamental concepts of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry
  2. Use the theoretical knowledge and apply problem solving skills to practical problems.
  3. Be able to safely and efficiently perform simple chemical laboratory processes;
  4. Be able to conduct, record, analyse and interpret chemical observations and measurements in a practical setting; and be able to effectively communicate the results, at a consolidating level.

 

 

 


Overview of Learning Activities

 

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both. 

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course


Overview of Learning Resources

 

The recommended textbook is:

Blackman, Bottle, Schmid, Mocerino and Wille, ‘Chemistry’, 4th Edition, Wiley

Other material will be provided in class. You will be able to access course information and learning material through Canvas.

Laboratory Practical Manuals will be provided to all students.

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks

This course contains hurdle requirements. All hurdle requirements for this course are indicated clearly in the assessment regime that follows, against the relevant assessment task(s) and all have been approved by the College Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching). 

Assessment task 1: Quizzes and assignments based on the Physical Chemistry topic
Weighting 28%
These assessment tasks support CLOs 1 & 2

Assessment task 2: Quizzes and assignments for the Organic and Inorganic topics
Weighting 16%
These assessment tasks support CLOs 1 & 2

Assessment task 3: An end of semester assessment based on the Organic and Inorganic sections of the course 
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 2

Assessment task 4: Laboratory Reports (HURDLE)
Weighting 16%
These assessment tasks support CLOs 3 & 4

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.