Course Title: Concepts in chemistry
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
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
9925 4287
christine.andrews@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
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 The particle view of matter is described |
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 |
Element: |
5.Explain the reactiond between acids and bases |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 The meaning of the terms acid and base are explained |
Element: |
6. Explain solutions and solubility |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 The characteristics of solutions, suspensions and other |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures
Assignments
Group discussions/activities
Practical experiments
Teaching Schedule
Week No. |
Date week Starting |
Topic |
1 | 7/04/14 | Trends in Periodic Table/ Assignment (20%) |
2 | 14/04/14 | Polar/non polar bonding/Intermolecular bonding |
3 | 21/04/14 | STUDENT VACATION |
4 | 28/04/14 | Suspensions/Solutions Solubility/Prac 1-Solubility of a salt (10%) |
5 | 5/05/14 | Mole chemistry /Calculating concentrations |
6 | 12/05/14 | Chemical reactions/ Balancing chemical equations |
7 | 19/05/14 | Prac Assessment 2(10%) |
8 | 26/05/14 | Acid base theory /Prac 3-Determine pH prac(10%) |
9 | 2/06/14 | Identifying unknown chemicals/ Exam (50%) |
The 50 hours allowed for this unit are allocated as follows
● Class theory -24 hours
● Practical Activities - 8 hours
● Research work / report completion-16 hours
● Theory Test - 2 hour
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include tests, worksheets, reports and assignments.
Assessment Tasks
• Assignment- 20%
• Practical Reports- 30%
• Exam- 50%
A pass is required for Practical and Theory components
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
• Extension of time for submission of assessable work- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
• Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
• If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
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