Course Title: Concepts in chemistry
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
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
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VU20930 Concepts in chemistry |
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1. Explain atomic structure |
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2.Explain how atoms combine |
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3. Describe the Periodic table |
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4. Describe chemical reactions |
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4.1 The difference between chemical and physical changes are described 4.2 The main classes of chemical reactions are described 4.3 Balanced chemical equations are written for common reactions |
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5.Explain the reactiond between acids and bases |
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5.1 The meaning of the terms acid and base are explained according to the Brønsted-Lowry theory 5.2 The properties of acids and bases are explained 5.3 The process of neutralisation is explained 5.4 The pH of substances is explained. |
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6. Explain solutions and solubility |
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6.1 The characteristics of solutions, suspensions and other mixtures are explained 6.2 Solubility curves are interpreted 6.3 Solubility curves are constructed using experimental data 6.4 The molarity of solutions is calculated |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures
Practical Experiments
Group work
Research Assignment
Teaching Schedule
Week No. |
Date week starting |
Topic (Prac dates subject to change) |
1 | 5/09/16 |
History of the atom History of Periodic table Polar/non polar bonding/Intermolecular bonding |
2 | 12/09/16 | Suspensions/Solutions Solubility/Periodic Table Research Assignment (25%) Tues class in computer room Due-20/09/16 |
3 | 19/09/16 |
Intermolecular bonding cont../Solubility of a salt Prac 1- (25%) Due-27/09/16 |
4 | 26/09/16 |
Mole chemistry /Calculating concentrations/prepare a dilution |
5 | 3/10/16 | Chemical reactions/ Balancing chemical equations |
6 | 10/10/16 |
Acid base theory /Determine pH Prac 2 |
7 | 17/10/16 |
Revision /Identifying unknown chemicals Prac 3 |
8 | 24/10/16 | 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
· Periodic Table Assignment- 25%
· Practical Report (25% )
· Exam- 50%
Student must pass the theory and practical assessment task to pass
the Learning unit.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilises graded assessment
CHD Competent with High Distinction (80 – 100%)
CDI Competent with Distinction (70 – 79%)
CC Competent with Credit (60 – 69%)
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded (50 – 59%)
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Assessment information:
• All assessment types must be passed (exam, prac & assignment). You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the test but fail the assignment component).
•APPLICATION FOR 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 online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51, or emailed to the Coordinator (namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au).
•Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
•Students requiring extensions longer than 7 days must apply for Special Consideration (see the ‘Help me’ link in blackboard, via myRMIT studies or http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration) 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 online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
•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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