che2fca fundamentals of chemistry a
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY A
CHE2FCA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Fundamentals of Chemistry A is a core second year chemistry subject. Students are introduced to the principles and applications associated with the instrumental techniques of mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and ultraviolet / visible spectroscopy. These techniques are routinely used by chemists to identify and characterise chemical species. Students will also be introduced to inorganic and coordination chemistry, and study important trends in the reactivity of the elements. Learning activities include lectures, tutorials, online learning activities, workshops and laboratory classes.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSofia Cojocaru
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesCHE1APL AND (CHE1GEN OR CHE1CHF)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Quantitative Chemical Analysis
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHarris, D. C.
Year2010
Edition/Volume8th edn (or later)
PublisherFREEMAN
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Inorganic Chemistry
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHousecroft, C.E. & Sharpe, A.G.
Year2012
Edition/Volume4th edn (or later)
PublisherPEARSON
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
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Physical Chemistry
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAtkins, P. W. & de Paula, J.
Year2010
Edition/Volume9th edn (or later)
PublisherOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
ISBNN/A
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Organic Chemistry
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMcMurry, J.
Year2012
Edition/Volume8th edn (or later)
PublisherThomson-Brookes/Cole
ISBNN/A
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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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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSofia Cojocaru
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 11 - 13
One 3.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
Needs to be scheduled at the time as the laboratory class
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Weekly 3hr session. Includes 6 wet labs, 4 workshops and 2 weeks of other activities.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 10
One 3.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Needs to be scheduled at the time as the laboratory class
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 13
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 13 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory reports (1200 word equivalent) Hurdle for accreditation with RACI. Students must complete a minimum 75% of lab assessment, and must obtain a score of at least 50% for the laboratory component of the subject. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Topic LMS quizzes (800 word equivalent) 4 online quizzes, one for each topic. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Topic exams (110 minutes) or equivalent assessment tasks during semester (1600 words equivalent) Mid semester test in class for Mass Spec and UV topics, central exam for NMR and Inorganic topics | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Topic Assignment (400 word equivalent) Written assignment about an important application of a chemical elements | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |