APPLICATIONS OF CHEMISTRY
CHE1APL
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
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.
School: School of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Peter Barnard
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: CHE1GEN or CHE1BAS or CHE1CHF
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Chemistry: Human Activity, Chemical Reactivity | Prescribed | Mahaffy, Bucat, Tasker, Kotz, Treichel, Weaver, McMurry | 1ST CANADIAN EDITION; ISBN: 0-176-10437-2 |
| Readings | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Recommended | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Recognise chemical and physical properties of chemical reactions, including equilibrium, thermodynamics, kinetics and their relationship to industrial, biological and environmental chemical processes.
- Activities:
- Students are required to answer short questions individually or as a part of small groups, within exam or tutorial conditions relating to knowledge, conceptual understanding and calculations. Students will be required to make observations, orally explain their understanding and take, record, display and interpret measurements in laboratory sessions.
02. Eamine the properties of water in an environmental and chemical context.
- Activities:
- Students are rquired to answer short question individually or as a part of small groups, within exam or tutorial conditions relating to knowlege conceptual understanding and calculations. Students will be required to make observations, orally explain their understanding and take, record, display and interpret measurements in written laboratory reports.
03. Choose appropriate methods of analysis for the detection and quantification of elements and compounds.
- Activities:
- Students are required to interpret analytical data from actual laboratory procedures or artificial examples within exams or tutorials. Practical sessions will require written reports and formal questions will require written explanations of concepts.
04. Use practical techniques and tools to observe and measure the outcomes of laboratory procedures to recognise connections between theoretical and practical phenomena.
- Activities:
- Working in small groups, students will complete a number of practical sessions and write practical reports relating to making observations, taking measurements, displaying and interpreting data using computers, solving problems and testing predictions. Students will be required to explain their understanding of the outcomes of procedures and express independent thoughts relating to their work.
05. Employ mathematical tools to solve chemical problems.
- Activities:
- Students will be required individually or as part of small groups to solve calculational problems in a chemical context.Students will be required to apply mathematical tools to record, display and interpret the outcome and the accuracy of practical procedures
Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Week 27-32, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ewen Silvester
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 27 - 32
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 27 - 32
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 27 - 32
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour mid-semester examination | 005 | 01, 05 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 040 | 01, 03, 05 | |
| laboratory reports | The laboratory course is compulsory and an attendance requirement applies as per study guide | 020 | 04, 05 |
| and three written assignments (500 words each) | 015 | 01, 03 | |
| online quizzes and workshops | 020 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Barnard
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| workshops | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | 01, 03, 05 | |
| laboratory reports | The laboratory course is compulsory and an attendance requirement applies as per study guide | 20 | 04, 05 |
| online learning | 15 | 01, 03, 05 |