ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY
CHM101
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Essentials of Chemistry is an introductory subject for students with minimal background or no previous study in chemistry. The subject introduces chemistry topics with a real-world focus that prepares students to advance to further studies in chemistry and related fields of science. The subject will introduce and reinforce chemistry concepts, knowledge and skills that will enable students to apply chemical principles and practice during their science course and in future employment.
School: School of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Evan Robertson
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBFN, HBFNX, HOUA
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: CHE1CHF, CHE1GEN
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: This subject is offered via Open Universities Australia. La Trobe University students can undertake this subject as part of a cross institutional enrolment under certain circumstances, and must seek approval from the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Course Coordinator for eligibility. Due to the nature of the subject content and online delivery, enrolments are generally not permitted past the published OUA enrolment date for the study period.
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, | 2nd International EDITION; ISBN: 0-176-10437-2. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Communicate (including read and write) in the language of chemistry; interpreting and using chemical symbols, conventions and nomenclature.
- Activities:
- Online activities, quizzes, scenario based problems, home-based practicals
02. Apply concepts of chemical structure to explain the properties of matter, exploit different types of chemical reactions to create new molecules, and evaluate the extent to which reactions may occur.
- Activities:
- Online activities, quizzes, scenario based problems, discussion forum
03. Employ the scientific method that supports evidence-base practice.
- Activities:
- Home-based practicals and associated reports
04. Manipulate quantitative relationships to solve chemistry problems.
- Activities:
- Online activities, quizzes, scenario based problems.
Online, 2017, OUA Study Period 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Evan Robertson
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 49
One 1.0 hours block mode per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 49 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Quizzes (1500 word equiv) | Quizzes at the end of each module to test content knowledge. Automatically graded and randomised from a bank of questions. | 40 | 01, 02, 04 |
| Scenario-based Problems (1250 word equiv) | A series of problems, related to the topics presented in each module. | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |
| Practical Exercises (750 word equiv) | Reports on activities to be conducted in a home context | 20 | 01, 03 |
| Topic discussions and peer review (500 word equiv) | Contribution to regular topic discussions and peer review | 10 | 01, 02 |