Course Title: Examine concepts in chemistry
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: CHEM5030
Course Title: Examine concepts in chemistry
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3399 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Christine Andrews
9925 4287
christine.andrews@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to examine the major concepts in chemistry such as atomic structure, chemical reactions and solution chemistry and their basic application.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU22069 Examine concepts in chemistry |
Element: |
1. Explain atomic structure |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Describe the particle theory view of matter |
Element: |
2. Explain how atoms combine |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Describe the combination of atoms to make more stable formations |
Element: |
3. Describe the periodic table |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Explain the purpose of the periodic table |
Element: |
4. Describe chemical reactions |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Describe the difference between chemical and physical changes |
Element: |
5. Explain the reactions between acids and bases |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Explain the meaning of the terms acid and base according to the Brønsted-Lowry theory |
Element: |
6. Explain solutions and solubility |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Explain the characteristics of solutions, suspensions and other mixtures |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Theory classes
Practical experiments
Group work
Research assignment
Teaching Schedule
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include tests, worksheets, laboratory reports and assignments
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1- Periodic Table Assignment
Assessment Task 2- Solubility Worksheet
Assessment Task 3- Chemical reactions Worksheet
To pass the course you need achieve a satisfactory result for every assessment.
You will be given only two attempts for each assessment to demonstrate you have the required skills.
A third attempt can only be offered after discussions between the teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment.
CA Competent
NYC Not Yet Competent- graded
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
A minimum of 80% attendance at practical classes is required to pass this course. If you are sick you should submit a medical certificate to the Program Coordinator. If you miss a practical class that is a prac report write up you need to provide a medical certificate (or other evidence) and arrange an alternative report with your teacher
Submission of Assessment Tasks
It is expected that any work presented for assessment in this course will be your own. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data and oral presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. It also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher.
Extensions of time for submission of assessable work
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days by filling in the application form at least one working day BEFORE the due date. The application form should be emailed to your Program Coordinator, Namrita Kaul, namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au.
Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
If you require an extension of time longer than 7 days, you must apply for Special Consideration.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
Special consideration
If you are unable to sit a test, exam or lab-based assessments due to unexpected circumstances (e.g., illness), you should apply for Special Consideration for the missed assessment. Information on applying for Special Consideration can be found from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration. Applications for Special Consideration should NOT be submitted to the course or program coordinator.
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