chm101 essentials of chemistry
ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY
CHM101
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Essentials of Chemistry is an introductory subject for students with minimal background or no previous study in chemistry. The subject introduces chemistry topics with a real-world focus to prepare students for further studies in chemistry and related fields of science. The subject will introduce and reinforce chemistry concepts, knowledge and skills in chemistry to enable students to apply chemical principles and practice during their studies and in future employment. Module 1: General Chemistry (6 weeks) covers matter, atoms, the periodic table, chemical bonding, naming compounds, molecular geometry, atomic masses, the mole and chemical reactions. Module 2: Organic Chemistry (3 weeks) covers alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and arenes, functional groups and reaction types. Module 3: Physical Chemistry (3 weeks) covers gases, energy in chemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPallavi Sharma
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBFN, HBFNX, HOUA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CHE1CHF, CHE1GEN
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is offered via Open Universities Australia. La Trobe University students can undertake this subject as part of a cross institutional enrolment under certain circumstances, and must seek approval from the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Course Coordinator for eligibility. Due to the nature of the subject content and online delivery, enrolments are generally not permitted past the published OUA enrolment date for the study period.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Chemistry 2e | Recommended | Flowers, Theopold, Langley, Robinson 2019 | OpenStax |
| Readings | Basic Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences | Recommended | Van#ik, Hrvoj 2014 | Springer |
| Readings | Chemistry: Human Activity, Chemical Reactivity | Recommended | Mahaffy, Bucat, Tasker, Kotz, Treichel, Weaver, | 2nd International EDITION; ISBN: 0-176-10437-2. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Communicate (including read and write) in the language of chemistry; interpreting and using chemical symbols, conventions and nomenclature.
- Activities:
- Online activities, quizzes, scenario based problems, home-based practicals
02. Apply concepts of chemical structure to explain the properties of matter, exploit different types of chemical reactions to create new molecules, and evaluate the extent to which reactions may occur.
- Activities:
- Online activities, quizzes, scenario based problems, discussion forum
03. Employ the scientific method that supports evidence-base practice.
- Activities:
- Home-based practicals and associated reports
04. Manipulate quantitative relationships to solve chemistry problems.
- Activities:
- Online activities, quizzes, scenario based problems.
Subject options
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Online, 2019, OUA Study Period 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPallavi Sharma
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 48
Ten 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 48 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Assessment Quizzes (1600 word equiv) | Four separate quizzes, to be completed halfway through module 1 and at the end of modules 1, 2, 3. | 40 | 01, 02, 04 |
| Scenario-based Problems (1200 word equiv) | Sets of problems, related to the topics presented in each of the three modules | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |
| Practical Exercises (1000 word equiv) | A report on activities to be conducted in a home context for each of the three modules | 25 | 01, 03 |
| Topic discussions (200 word equiv) | Participation in online discussion forums | 5 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2019, OUA Study Period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEvan Robertson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 09 - 21
Ten 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 09 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Assessment Quizzes (1600 word equiv) | Four separate quizzes, to be completed halfway through module 1 and at the end of modules 1, 2, 3. | 40 | 01, 02, 04 |
| Scenario-based Problems (1200 word equiv) | Sets of problems, related to the topics presented in each of the three modules | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |
| Practical Exercises (1000 word equiv) | A report on activities to be conducted in a home context for each of the three modules | 25 | 01, 03 |
| Topic discussions (200 word equiv) | Participation in online discussion forums | 5 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2019, OUA Study Period 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEvan Robertson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 22 - 34
Ten 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 22 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Assessment Quizzes (1600 word equiv) | Four separate quizzes, to be completed halfway through module 1 and at the end of modules 1, 2, 3. | 40 | 01, 02, 04 |
| Scenario-based Problems (1200 word equiv) | Sets of problems, related to the topics presented in each of the three modules | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |
| Practical Exercises (1000 word equiv) | A report on activities to be conducted in a home context for each of the three modules | 25 | 01, 03 |
| Topic discussions (200 word equiv) | Participation in online discussion forums | 5 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2019, OUA Study Period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPallavi Sharma
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 35 - 47
Ten 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 35 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Assessment Quizzes (1600 word equiv) | Four separate quizzes, to be completed halfway through module 1 and at the end of modules 1, 2, 3. | 40 | 01, 02, 04 |
| Scenario-based Problems (1200 word equiv) | Sets of problems, related to the topics presented in each of the three modules | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |
| Practical Exercises (1000 word equiv) | A report on activities to be conducted in a home context for each of the three modules | 25 | 01, 03 |
| Topic discussions (200 word equiv) | Participation in online discussion forums | 5 | 01, 02 |