Faculty Of Science, Technology & Engineering
CHE1APL, 2013
| Subject Code: | CHE1APL |
| Subject Short Title: | APPLICATIONS OF CHEMISTRY |
| Credit Points: | 15 |
| Subject Description: | Applications of Chemistry further develops the foundation concepts and knowledge of the first semester chemistry subjects (CHE1BAS/CHE1CHF and CHE1GEN) with the aim of fully preparing students to advance to second year studies in chemistry or apply chemistry knowledge and skills within their chosen discipline. This subject includes specific applications of chemistry to the manufacture of synthetic materials, identifying and alleviating chemical pollution, and the chemistry of living organisms. |
| Prerequisites: | CHE1GEN or CHE1BAS or CHE1CHF |
| Work Experience Indicator: | Student is not undertaking work experience in industry |
| Available to 'Study Abroad' students: | Y |
Assessment:
| Assessment Type | % | Comments |
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| AW: one 2-hour mid-semester examination | 5 | |
| AW: one 2-hour final examination | 40 | |
| AW: laboratory reports | 20 | The laboratory course is compulsory and an attendance requirement applies as per study guide |
| AW: and three written assignments (500 words each) | 15 | |
| BU: workshops | 15 | |
| AW: online quizzes and workshops | 20 | |
| BU: one 2-hour examination | 50 | |
| BU: laboratory reports | 20 | The laboratory course is compulsory and an attendance requirement applies as per study guide |
| BU: online learning | 15 | |
Readings:
| Reading Type | Title | Author | Publisher |
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| Prescribed | Chemistry: Human Activity, Chemical Reactivity | Mahaffy, Bucat, Tasker, Kotz, Treichel, Weaver, McMurry | 1st Canadian Edition; ISBN: 0-176-10437-2 |
| Recommended | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | La Trobe University 2012 |
Subject Coordinator: Dr Jason Dutton
| Class Requirement |
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| ALBURY-WODONGA |
| Semester 2, Day. Mr Martin Fussell |
| Three 1-hour Lectures per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face. |
| One 3-hour Laboratory Class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face. |
| One 1-hour Tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face. |
| BUNDOORA |
| Semester 2, Day. Dr Jason Dutton (J.Dutton@latrobe.edu.au) |
| Three 1-hour Lectures per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face. |
| One 3-hour Laboratory Class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face. |
| One 1-hour Tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face. |
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