Course Title: Concepts in chemistry
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: CHEM5028
Course Title: Concepts in chemistry
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
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
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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
Practical Experiments
Group work
Research Assignment
Teaching Schedule
Week No. |
Date week starting |
Topic (Prac dates subject to change) |
1 |
10/04/17 |
History of the atom History of Periodic table Polar/non polar bonding/Intermolecular bonding |
2 | 17/04/17 | No classes- Holiday |
24/04/17 | ANZAC day (no class)/Suspensions/Solutions Solubility |
|
3 | 1/05/17 |
IPeriodic Table Research Assignment (Computer room)(25%)Due-8/05/17 /Solubility of a salt Prac 1- (25%) Due-9/05/17 |
4 | 8/05/17 | Mole chemistry /Calculating concentrations |
5 | 15/05/17 | Chemical reactions/ Balancing chemical equations |
6 |
22/05/17 |
Prepare a dilution activity, Acid base theory /Determine pH Prac 2 |
7 |
29/05/17 |
Revision /Identifying unknown chemicals Prac 3 |
8 | 5/06/17 | 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 Research Assignment- 25%
· Practical Report - 25%
· Exam- 50%
Student must pass both the theory and practical assessment tasks to pass
this course.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
• This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilise graded assessment
CHD Competent with High Distinction (80 – 100%)
CDI Competent with Distinction (70 – 79%)
CC Competent with Credit (60 – 69%)
CAG Competency Achieved (50 – 59%)
NYC Not Yet Competent- graded (0 – 49%)
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
• To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (exams, pracs, and assignments etc.) For example, if there are two exams you need to have an average of 50% to pass and you also need to have passed the other assessment types. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the exams but fail the prac component).
• Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
• 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. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
• 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 prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
- A minimum of 80% attendance at practical classes is required to pass this course. If you are sick you should submit a medical certificate to 6th floor office addressed to the Program Coordinator. If you miss a practical class that is a prac report write up you need to provide a medical certificate (or other evidence) and arrange an alternative report with your teacher
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