che1chf chemistry foundations
CHEMISTRY FOUNDATIONS
CHE1CHF
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Chemistry Foundations is an introductory subject designed for students who have no or little previous experience or study in chemistry. Students will be introduced to foundation concepts, knowledge and skills that will enable these students to apply chemical principles during their university degree and future employment. This one-semester subject covers topics common to senior high-school chemistry and introductory university chemistry, that prepares students to advance to second semester chemistry. Students will encounter atomic and molecular structure, bonding, chemical reactions, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCarmel Abrahams
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsCHE1C1A OR CHE1GEN
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis subject is for students who have not taken VCE Chemistry
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Chemistry: Human Activity, Chemical Reactivity
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMahaffy, Bucat, Tasker, Kotz, Treichel, Weaver, McMurry
Year2015
Edition/Volume2nd International Edition
PublisherN/A
ISBN9780176684082
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKeith White
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
5 wet-lab classes and 4 workshop classes
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-hour Exam (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Laboratory reports (900 words equivalent) Hurdle: Students must complete a minimum 75% of lab assessment as required by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). Students must also obtain a score of at least 50% for the laboratory component of the subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 25 | SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
| Tests and Online quizzes (1600 word equivalent) Workshop written tests and weekly online quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarmel Abrahams
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 3.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
5 wet-lab classes and 4 workshop classes
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-hour Exam (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Laboratory reports (900 words equivalent) Hurdle: Students must complete a minimum 75% of lab assessment as required by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). Students must also obtain a score of at least 50% for the laboratory component of the subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 25 | SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
| Tests and Online quizzes (1600 word equivalent) Workshop written tests and weekly online quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |