Course Title: Further Concepts in Chemistry

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Further Concepts in Chemistry

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

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

CHEM1040

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,
Sem 2 2023

Course Coordinator: Dr Andrew Hung

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: andrew.hung@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


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 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, Physical and Nuclear Chemistry.

The course Further Concepts in Chemistry aims to enable you to develop an advanced level of critical thinking and problem solving in Inorganic, Organic, Physical and Nuclear 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 program learning outcomes for the following program:   

BP350 Bachelor of Science:  

PLO1: Apply a broad and coherent knowledge of scientific theories, principles, concepts and practice in one or more scientific disciplines.  

PLO 2: Analyse and critically examine scientific evidence using methods, technical skills, tools and emerging technologies in a range of scientific activities. 

PLO 3: Analyse and apply principles of scientific inquiry and critical evaluation to address real-world scientific challenges and inform evidence based decision making. 

PLO 4: Communicate, report and reflect on scientific findings, to diverse audiences utilising a variety of formats employing integrity and culturally safe practices.  

PLO 5: Work independently, with agility, safety, and accountability for own learning and professional future.   

The course may also contribute to additional programs.  

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide. 


Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of inorganic, organic, physical and nuclear chemistry principles;
  2. Gather, synthesize and critically evaluate information from a range of sources;
  3. Collect, record, interpret and draw conclusions from scientific data;
  4. Communicate results, information or arguments in fundamental chemistry theory effectively in writing;
  5. Demonstrate that you are independent and self-directed learner


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

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

Assessment task 1: Inorganic Chemistry Assignment
Weighting 25%
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 and 5

Assessment task 2: Organic Chemistry Timed Quiz
Weighting 25%
This assessment supports CLOs 1 and 4

Assessment task 3: Physical Chemistry Assignments and Timed Quiz
Weighting 25%
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 4 and 5

Assessment task 4: Nuclear Chemistry Assignment
Weighting 25%
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 4 and 5

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.