che1c1a chemistry 1a

CHEMISTRY 1A

CHE1C1A

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject aims to expand student knowledge in the areas of laboratory safety, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics and kinetics and some fundamentals of organic chemistry. Topics include: -Chemical hazards and the safe handling of chemicals including acids and bases, Stoichiometric relationships and concentrations, Introduction to atomic and molecular structure, Introduction to organic and functional group chemistry, Chemical equilibrium for gas and solution phase reactions, Acids and base reactions, Chemical thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics.

SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMichael Angove

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Students must have completed VCE units 3 & 4 Chemistry or equivalent

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsChemistry: Human Activity, Chemical ReactivityPrescribedMahaffy, Bucat, Tasker, Kotz, Treichel, Weaver, McMurry1ST CANADIAN EDITION; ISBN: 0-176-10437-2
ReadingsFSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition)RecommendedFaculty of Science, Technology and EngineeringLA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Demonstrate an understanding of the stoichiometric relationships that determine the quantitative behaviour of chemical systems by calculating compositions of chemical systems.

Activities:
Assessed in lab questions, tutorial tests, exam. Assessments contain questions where students must demonstrate their aptitude at dealing with mass-to-mole, stoichiometry and mole-to-mass calculations. Most elements of problem-based assessments require students to interchange between units before completing the rest of the problem.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)

02. Recognise functional groups on organic molecules by identifying structural features in organic molecules and identify these as acidic, basic or neutral.

Activities:
Assessed in tutorial test and exam. Questions on these assessments contain chemical structures where students need to be able to identify functional group chemistry and predict acidity, basicity etc. On the exam such questions will lead onto, say, an equilibrium calculation, so students must be able to use their knowledge of structural and functional group chemistry to complete the problem.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)

03. Apply the concepts of chemical equilibrium to chemical systems and calculate the chemical composition of systems at equilibrium.

Activities:
Assessed in tutorial tests, some prac work and exam. Exam questions in this area are challenging and require a deep understanding to answer well - they are multi-step, and rely on knowledge of other areas of the course. These are often more advanced than text-book questions. The tutorial tests and prac questions are similar to those in the text.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)

04. Apply the principles of the first law of thermodynamics to chemical systems to calculate the energy changes and transformations that occur during chemical processes. Apply the concepts of entropy and free energy to predict the spontaneous nature of a chemical process.

Activities:
Assessed in tutorial tests, some prac work and exam. As above with some exam questions being very challenging in nature to test deep learning and more advanced interconnected problem solving. The tutorial tests and prac questions are similar to those in the text
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)

05. Apply knowledge of the parameters important in chemical kinetics to calculate rates of reaction.

Activities:
Assessed in exam and prac work. The questions on assessments are quite straight forward, involving the application of relatively simple equations. Some interpretation is required, but not to the same extent as in the area of equilibrium and thermodynamics.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)

06. Demonstrate competence in the use of volumetric glassware by determining the concentrations of 'unknown' solutions.

Activities:
Assessed in prac work. Some of the marks in pracs is apportioned to the accuracy of the result, and so 'competency' is part of the assessment.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)

07. Present written reports that summarise experimental results and demonstrate a capacity to critically analyse measured data.

Activities:
Assessed in prac work. Some marks are given in prac work based on the clarity and logic of writing and expression, of the ability of the students to present coherent analysis of the experiment they performed. Referencing is also graded.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)

08. Students will have become aware of the occupational health and safety requirements in laboratories, particularly in the safe-handling of chemicals.

Activities:
The assessment to the first prac requires students to answer a series of OH&S questions and complete a chemical risk assessment. Subsequent pracs also include questions pertaining to OH&S issues.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Angove

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Or Delivery Method: 30-hours of Blended Lectures or Interative On-Line Activities per teaching period delivered via Face-to-Face or Online."

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Or Type: 15-hours of Lab-based Practical Class per teaching period delivered Face-to-Face or as Directed Online Learning. Or Delivery Method: On-Line"

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Or Type: On-Line Quiz Or Delivery Method: On-Line"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
3-hour examination6001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06
Two tests1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
assignment1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
practical work2001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08

Singapore, 2015, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Angove

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 30.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30-hours of Blended Lectures or Interactive Online Activities per teaching period delivered via face-to-face or online."

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 15.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"15-hours of Lab-Based Practical Class per teaching period delivered face-to-face or as directed online learning."

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 10.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"10-hours of Tutorial or Online Quizes per teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
3-hour examination6001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06
Two tests1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
assignment1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
practical work2001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08

Singapore, 2015, Week 45-49, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Angove

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 45 - 49
One 30.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30-hours of Blended Lectures or Interactive Online Activities per teaching period delivered via face-to-face or online."

PracticalWeek: 45 - 49
One 15.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.
"15-hours of Lab-Based Practical Class per teaching period delivered face-to-face or as directed online learning."

TutorialWeek: 45 - 49
One 10.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.
"10-hours of Tutorial or Online Quizes per teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
3-hour examination6001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06
Two tests1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
assignment1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
practical work2001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08

Singapore, 2015, Week 45-49, Night

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Angove

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 45 - 49
One 30.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 45 to week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30-hours of Blended Lectures or Interactive Online Activities per teaching period delivered via face-to-face or online."

PracticalWeek: 45 - 49
One 15.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 45 to week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.
"15-hours of Lab-Based Practical Class per teaching period delivered face-to-face or as directed online learning."

TutorialWeek: 45 - 49
One 10.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 45 to week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.
"10-hours of Tutorial or Online Quizes per teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
3-hour examination6001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06
Two tests1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
assignment1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
practical work2001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08