Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Chemistry of Materials 1

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

CHEM1030

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 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Spring2016

CHEM1030

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

Course Coordinator: Charlotte Conn

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1787

Course Coordinator Email: charlotte.conn@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 3.02.10D

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment, by email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Assumed Knowledge

You should have Year 12 Chemistry


Course Description

This course provides an introduction to Materials Chemistry. Scientific topics include:
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY: Atomic structure and bonding
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: Nomenclature, structure, bonding and reactions of hydrocarbons; reactions and properties of haloalkanes, alcohols, ethers and amines.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY: Thermochemistry. Equilibria. Thermodynamics. Electrochemistry.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

The course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry), Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) and Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry)/Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours):

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 be able to: 

  1. Describe and explain 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

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: Timed problem-based assessment 
Weighting: 48%
This assessment task supports CLO’s 1 and 2 

Assessment task 2: Online Quizzes 
Weighting: 30%
This assessment task supports CLO’s 1 and 2 

Assessment task 3: Laboratory Reports (HURDLE)
Weighting: 22%
This assessment task supports CLO’s 1, 2, 3 and 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.