Course Title: Atomic structure and bonding
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: CHEM5029
Course Title: Atomic structure and bonding
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3305 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Christine Andrews T.9925 4287
christine.andrews@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
The purpose of this module is to provide learners with basic knowledge of atomic structure, bonding and the periodic table.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU20935 Atomic structure and bonding |
Element: |
1 Apply the particle theory of matter |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Appropriate terminology is used to discuss classification and properties of matter |
Element: |
2 Use the Bohr-Rutherford model of the atom to explain the structure of an atom |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 The principal sub-atomic particles are identified together with their mass, relative mass and charge |
Element: |
3 Use knowledge of periodicity and bonding to explain the chemical and physical properties of common elements and compounds |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Stable electron configurations are identified with reference to atoms of the noble gases and used model to predict likely gain or loss of electrons for main group metallic and non-metallic atoms |
Element: |
4 Derive systematic names and formulae for simple inorganic compounds |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 The correct chemical formulae for binary compounds is determined using basic valency concept |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures
Audiovisuals
Group discussions/activities
Practical experiments
Teaching Schedule
Week No. | Date week starting | Topic |
1 | 10/2/14 | Matter/Changes in state/Mixtures |
2 | 17/2/14 | The structure of an atom / History of Atom Prac Assessment 1 (10%) |
3 | 24/2/14 | Electron configuration/ Periodic Table/Trends |
4 | 3/03/14 | Prac Assessment 2 (10%) Mid-term assessment (20%) |
5 | 10/03/14 | (Labour Day No Class Monday 10th) Metallic bonding/ Ionic bonding |
6 | 17/03/14 |
Prac Assessment 3(10%)/Chemical formulae/Molecular shapes |
7 | 24/03/14 | Covalent bonding Valencies/Naming molecules /Revision |
8 | 31/03/14 | Covalent networks /Exam (50%) |
The 50 hours allowed for this unit are allocated as follows
● Class theory -27 hours
● Practical Activities - 8 hours
● Research work / report completion-12 hours
● Theory Test - 3 hour
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include tests, worksheets, reports and assignments
Assessment Tasks
• Mid-term Quiz- 20%
• Practical Reports- 30%
• Exam- 50%
A pass is required for Practical and Theory components
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
- Extension of time for submission of assessable work- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
- Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
- If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
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