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CHEM110 Chemistry I

Updated: 13 October 2011
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
14 April 2012 17 April 2012 Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Peter Lye (plye@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit comprises the first half of an introduction to the chemical principles required for further study in chemistry within the BSc, as well as in other disciplines including biochemistry, genetics, geology, molecular biology, physiology, soil science and zoology. It is an important unit in the BPharm, BExerSc, BExerPhys, BBiomedSc, BEngTech,BRurSc, BAnimal Science, BEnvSc and the BZool. Students enrolling in CHEM110 are normally expected to be familiar with the content in NSW HSC Chemistry or its equivalent. Students with no, or a weak, background in chemistry are strongly encouraged to complete foundation chemistry (CHEM123) prior to attempting CHEM110. CHEM110 comprises the basic tools of chemistry and introductory chemistry (atomic structure and chemical bonding, thermochemistry, phases, solutions, equilibria and kinetics).
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Chemistry: The Central Science: A Broad Perspective
ISBN: 9781442511477
Brown, T.L., LeMay, H.E., Bursten, B.E., Murphy, C., Langford, S and Sagatys, D., Pearson 2nd ed. 2009
Note: OPTION 1: Package includes: Chemistry (AUS), 2nd ed. (ISBN 9781442511477) and Mastering Chemistry (ISBN 9781442515710). PLEASE CHOOSE EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 AS YOUR PRESCRIBED TEXT
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Mastering Chemistry with e-Text
ISBN: 9781442515710
Brown, T.L. and others, Pearson 2nd ed.
Note: OPTION 2: Access to Mastering Chemistry site with e-Text PLEASE CHOOSE EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 AS YOUR PRESCRIBED TEXT
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

SI Chemical Data
ISBN: 9780470816387
Aylward, G.H. and Findlay, T.J.V., Wiley 6th ed. 2007
Note: Any edition acceptable
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Molecular Modelling Kit
ISBN: 9780471362715
Darling, Wiley 1999
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 18%
Assessment Notes
Four (4) hand in sheets - 4.5% each
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 6, 7
Online Assessment 18%
Assessment Notes
Four (4) on line assignments - 4.5% each
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 6, 7
Practical Reports 15%
Assessment Notes
Eight (8) laboratories and one (1) workshop. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 6, 7
Quizzes 4%
Assessment Notes
Lecture quizzes given throughout the trimester using interactive keypads - 4%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 6, 7
Final Examination 2 hrs 45%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 6, 7

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate an understanding of the basic tools of chemistry (matter, measurement, molecules, stoichiometry and chemical reactions);
  2. describe, interpret and explain introductory chemistry concepts - atomic structure and bonding, thermochemistry, phases, equilibria and kinetics;
  3. analyse and solve simple mathematical and conceptual chemistry problems;
  4. apply the theory and demonstrate practical skills in simple chemical experiments; and
  5. demonstrate skills in oral, written, graphical and numerical communication, social responsibility within the laboratory and for the environment, information literacy and team work.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of discipline is a key learning outcome 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Written, numerical and graphic communication skills will be developed through the use of assignments requiring (in part) various numerical, graphical and descriptive and explanatory responses. Group work in practicals and workshops will develop oral communication skills. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
A particular focus of the unit will be placing the teaching of the basic concepts and tools of chemistry in the context of their applications within other disciplines. 		True
4 Information Literacy
A particular focus of the unit will be the development of chemical literacy, especially the ability to acquire and evaluate chemical information via a critical approach. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The unit will address the need for students to gain sufficient skills initially, but also to appreciate that learning of chemistry and its impact on society should be life-long, especially as it impinges on their eventual careers. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Problem-solving skills will be developed and extended through use of assignments and workshops requiring (in part) complex reasoning and quantitative responses. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Specific applications of chemistry discussed in the unit will address issues such as the environment, pollution control and sustainable development. 		True True
8 Team Work
Some practical exercises and workshops will involve team work. 		True
   

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