Course Title: Concepts in chemistry
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: CHEM5028
Course Title: Concepts in chemistry
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
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This module covers the skills and knowledge required to understand the major concepts in chemistry and their basic application.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU20930 Concepts in chemistry |
Element: |
1. Explain atomic structure |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The particle view of matter is described 1.2 States of matter and their properties are explained with reference to particles 1.3 The arrangement of subatomic particles in an atom and their electrical charge are described 1.4 The mass and volume of atoms are explained in terms of their structure 1.5 The structure of isotopes and ions of atoms are explained |
Element: |
2.Explain how atoms combine |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 The combination of atoms to make more stable formations are described |
Element: |
3. Describe the Periodic table |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 The purpose of the periodic table is explained |
Element: |
4. Describe chemical reactions |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 The difference between chemical and physical changes are described |
Element: |
5.Explain the reactiond between acids and bases |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 The meaning of the terms acid and base are explained according to the Brønsted-Lowry theory |
Element: |
6. Explain solutions and solubility |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 The characteristics of solutions, suspensions and other mixtures are explained |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures
Group discussions/activities
Practical experiments
Teaching Schedule
Week No. |
Date week Starting |
Topic |
1 | 8/07/13 | Matter/Changes in state/Mixtures/Suspensions/Solutions |
2 | 15/07/13 | The structure of an atom /Prac Assessment 1 (10%) |
3 | 22/07/13 | Electron configuration/Periodic Table |
4 | 29/07/13 | Metallic bonding/ Ionic bonding/Prac Assessment 2 (10%) |
5 | 5/08/13 | Mid-term assessment (20%)/Mole chemistry |
6 | 12/08/13 | Covalent bonding Valencies/Naming molecules/ Solubility |
7 | 19/08/13 | Chemical reactions/ Balancing chemical equations/ Prac Assessment 3(10%) |
8 | 26/08/13 | Acids/bases salts (Prac) /Exam (50%) |
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
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
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