Course Title: Chemistry Principles

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Chemistry Principles

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

CHEM1242

City Campus

Undergraduate

135H Applied Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 2 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2016

CHEM1242

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

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

CHEM1243

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

135H Applied Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009

Course Coordinator: Dr Joel van Embden

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2839

Course Coordinator Email: joel.vanembden@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 3.2.07

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment, by email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

 

Assumed Knowledge

This is an introductory, enabling course that requires no formal prerequisites. However, if you have not done VCE (high-school level) Chemistry, you may want to seek the support of the RMIT University Learning Lab for Maths, statistics, physics and chemistry via the RMIT Library.


Course Description

This course is an introduction to university level chemistry. The course has an emphasis on the topics and areas necessary for an understanding of Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Food Chemistry and other broader disciplines that require some key knowledge of the core Principles within Chemistry.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to School of Applied Science Program Learning Outcomes at AQF Level 7:

PLO-2   Scientific Knowledge

PLO-3   Inquiry and Problem Solving

 


Upon successful completion of Chemistry Principles you will be able to:

  1. Describe the constitution of substances, together with their chemical and physio-chemical properties.
  2. Relate the chemical properties and physio-chemical behaviour of substances to their structure and composition.
  3. Use theoretical models and concepts to explain and interpret observed facts about chemical behaviour.
  4. Perform chemical calculations involving measurement of amount, methods of expressing concentration of solutions and stoichiometry of reactions.
  5. Be able to safely and efficiently perform simple chemical laboratory processes;
  6. Be able to conduct, record, analyse and interpret chemical observations and measurements;
  7. Be able to effectively communicate the results, at a consolidating level; and
  8. Develop scientific problem-solving skills. 

 


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: Online Quiz
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 – 4
 
Assessment Task 2: Laboratory Reports
Weighting 35%
This assessment task supports CLOs 5 – 8 

Assessment Tasks 3 Online Organic Chemistry Test
Weighting 17%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 – 4

Assessment Task 4: Online General Chemistry Test
Weighting 33%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 – 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.