che1apl applications of chemistry
APPLICATIONS OF CHEMISTRY
CHE1APL
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Applications of Chemistry further develops the foundation concepts and knowledge of the first semester chemistry subjects (CHE1CHF and CHE1GEN) with the aim of fully preparing students to advance to second year studies in chemistry or apply chemistry knowledge and skills within their chosen discipline. This subject includes specific applications of chemistry to the manufacture of synthetic materials, identifying and alleviating chemical pollution, and the chemistry of living organisms.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Barnard
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CHE1GEN or CHE1CHF
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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, McMurry | 2nd International Edition; ISBN: 0-17-668408-5 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Recognise chemical and physical properties of chemical reactions, including equilibrium, thermodynamics, kinetics and their relationship to industrial, biological and environmental chemical processes.
- Activities:
- Students are required to answer short questions individually or as a part of small groups, within exam or tutorial conditions relating to knowledge, conceptual understanding and calculations. Students will be required to make observations, orally explain their understanding and take, record, display and interpret measurements in laboratory sessions.
02. Examine the properties of water in an environmental and chemical context.
- Activities:
- Students are rquired to answer short question individually or as a part of small groups, within exam or tutorial conditions relating to knowlege conceptual understanding and calculations. Students will be required to make observations, orally explain their understanding and take, record, display and interpret measurements in written laboratory reports.
03. Choose appropriate methods of analysis for the detection and quantification of elements and compounds.
- Activities:
- Students are required to interpret analytical data from actual laboratory procedures or artificial examples within exams or tutorials. Practical sessions will require written reports and formal questions will require written explanations of concepts.
04. Use practical techniques and tools to observe and measure the outcomes of laboratory procedures to recognise connections between theoretical and practical phenomena.
- Activities:
- Working in small groups, students will complete a number of practical sessions and write practical reports relating to making observations, taking measurements, displaying and interpreting data using computers, solving problems and testing predictions. Students will be required to explain their understanding of the outcomes of procedures and express independent thoughts relating to their work.
05. Employ mathematical tools to solve chemical problems.
- Activities:
- Students will be required individually or as part of small groups to solve calculational problems in a chemical context.Students will be required to apply mathematical tools to record, display and interpret the outcome and the accuracy of practical procedures
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Barnard
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Nine 3.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshops - 3 written tests (700 words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Examination - End of Semester (2000 words equivalent). | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Laboratory Reports (900 word equivalents) | 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. | 20 | 04, 05 |
| Online learning - weekly online activities and problem solving (800 words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Barnard
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Nine 3.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshops - 3 written tests (700 words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Examination - End of Semester (2000 words equivalent). | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Laboratory Reports (900 word equivalents) | 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. | 20 | 04, 05 |
| Online learning - weekly online activities and problem solving (800 words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |