Course Title: Examine concepts in chemistry

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2021

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: Rauha Quazi

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4277

Course Contact Email: rauha.quazi@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
1.2 Explain states of matter and their properties with reference to particles
1.3 Describe the arrangement of subatomic particles in an atom and their electrical charge
1.4 Explain the mass and volume of atoms in terms of their structure
1.5 Explain the structure of isotopes and ions of atoms

Element:

2. Explain how atoms combine

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Describe the combination of atoms to make more stable formations
2.2 Explain different types of chemical bonding
2.3 Describe the concept of mole in chemistry
2.4 Calculate the mass in grams of one mole of selected compounds

Element:

3. Describe the periodic table

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Explain the purpose of the periodic table
3.2 Explain the structure of the periodic table
3.3 Describe the relationship between elements in a group
3.4 Identify the information contained in the table for each element
3.5 Describe the general features of metals, metalloids and non-metals

Element:

4. Describe chemical reactions

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Describe the difference between chemical and physical changes
4.2 Describe the main classes of chemical reactions
4.3 Write balanced chemical equation for common reactions

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
5.2 Explain the properties of acids and bases
5.3 Explain the process of neutralisation
5.4 Explain the pH of substances.

Element:

6. Explain solutions and solubility

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Explain the characteristics of solutions, suspensions and other mixtures
6.2 Interpret solubility curves
6.3 Construct solubility curves using experimental data
6.4 Calculate the molarity of solutions

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

 

Theory classes

Practical experiments

Group work

Research assignment

Collaborate Ultra online classes


Teaching Schedule


 

 

 

 

Week
 No.

Date week starting 

Topic

(Prac dates subject to change)

1

12/04/21

Polar and non-polar bonding/  History and Trends in  Periodic table

 

2

19/04/21

Task 1 - Periodic Table Research Assignment

Suspensions/Solutions Solubility/ Intermolecular bonding and Isotopes

 

3

26/04/21

       

Solubility of a salt Prac 1/
Task 2-Solubility worksheet assessment

 

4

3/05/21

Mole chemistry (Prepare a solution) /Calculating concentrations/ Intermolecular bonding

 

5

10/05/21

 Chemical reactions/Acid base theory 

6

17/05/21

 Prac2 (Determine pH practical ) /Balancing chemical equations

7

24/05/21

 Prac 3 Identifying unknown chemicals/Revision 

8

31/05/21

 Task 3 - Chemical reactions Worksheet assessment / Feedback class
 





 


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, Rauha Quazi, rauha.quazi@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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