Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Chemistry Laboratory

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

CHEM1041

City Campus

Undergraduate

135H Applied Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

CHEM1041

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2024

Course Coordinator: Dr Subashani Maniam

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: subashani.maniam@rmit.edu.au


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 range of laboratory skills and knowledge of chemistry you has gained in first year with more advanced skills, advanced topics and new concepts. You will variously work individually and in small teams, and hence this course develops your skills in responsibility, teamwork and leadership, negotiation, allocation of time and resources, and communication. Finally, you will  present the results of your laboratory work as written reports, further developing your skills in written communication.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes:(PLOs)

PLO-2 Scientific knowledge

  • PLO-2.1 You will have exhibited depth and breadth of chemistry knowledge by demonstrating a knowledge of, and applying the principles and concepts of chemistry

PLO-3 Inquiry , Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

  • PLO-3.1 You will be able to investigate and solve qualitative and quantitative problems in the chemical sciences, both individually and in teams, by synthesising and evaluating information from a range of sources, including traditional and emerging information technologies and methods
  • PLO-3.2 You will be able to formualte hypotheses, proposals and predictions and design and undertake experiments and projects in a safe and responsible manner

PLO-4 Communication

  • PLO-4.1 You will be able to communicate chemical knowledge by presenting information, effectively communicating scientific results, information or arguments, in a variety of modes, to diverse audiences, and for a range of purposes

PLO-5 Personal and professional responsibility

  • PLO-5.4 You will have will develop an ability to work collaboratively.


On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

  1. Access and use a variety of learning materials and resources;
  2. Solve problems relating to scientific applications;
  3. Work individually, or in a small team;
  4. Present the results of your work in a clear, concise and scientific manner;
  5. Use and apply the concepts, terminology, conventions and calculations important in chemistry. 


Overview of Learning Activities

The learning activities included in this course are:

  • completion of laboratory and practical exercises designed to give further practice in the application of theory and procedures, and to give feedback on student progress and understanding;
  • problem solving, writing concise informative reports and data manipulation are important parts of this 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: Laboratory reports (11) submitted after the completion of each experiment 
Weighting 50%
This assessment task supports CLOs 4-5

Assessment Task 2: Reports on computer-based simulations and modelling
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports CLOs 4-5 

Assessment Task 3: Laboratory skills performance assessment
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-3 

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.