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CHEM110 Chemistry I

Updated: 15 January 2013
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
17 April 2013 20 April 2013 Mandatory The intensive school is mandatory for off-campus students only. Students must attend the Mandatory Intensive School which is held in Armidale.
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

Students contemplating enrolment in CHEM110 who are not familiar with the content of HSC Chemistry in NSW or its equivalent should contact staff in the School of Science and Technology at chemenquiries@une.edu.au before enrolling. In your email please state your course of study and your mathematics background.
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, BExScSp, BExScSp(ClinExPhys), BBiomedSc, BEcol, BEngTech, BRurSc, BAnimSc, BEnvSc and 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, phases, chemical thermodynamics and equilibria, acids and bases).
Important Information

Where calculators are permitted in examinations, it must be selected from an approved list, which can be accessed from the Further Information link below.

Further information
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Shrink Wrapped Package(s):

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

Hard copy pack: Chemistry with Wiley Plus 4 Card
ISBN: 9781118232507
Blackman, A., Bottle, S., Schmid, S., Mocerino, M. and Willie, U., Wiley 2nd ed. 2012
Note: OPTION 1: Includes a hardcopy of the text and access to Wiley Plus Online Resources PLEASE CHOOSE EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 AS YOUR PRESCRIBED TEXT
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Perpetual E-Book: Chemistry with Wiley Plus4 Card
ISBN: 9781118290439
Blackman, A., Bottle, S., Schmid, S., Mocerino M. and Willie, U., Wiley 2nd ed. 2012
Note: OPTION 2: This option includes an electronic copy of the text and access to Wiley Plus Online Resources 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

Molecular Modelling Kit
ISBN: 9780471362715
Darling, Wiley 1999
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
SI Chemical Data 6E + EBook Card
ISBN: 9781118534373
Aylward, G.H. and Findlay, T.J.V., Wiley 6th ed. 2007
Note: Any edition is acceptable
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 20% Off Campus
Assessment Notes
Four (4) hand in sheets - 5% each. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 6, 7
Assignment 20% On Campus
Assessment Notes
Four (4) revision tests - 5% each. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 6, 7
Online Assessment 10% On/Off Campus
Assessment Notes
Four (4) online assignments - 2.5% each
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 6, 7
Practical Reports 15% Off Campus approx 500
Assessment Notes
Seven (7) 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
Practical Reports 15% On Campus approx 500
Assessment Notes
Eight (8) laboratories. 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
Final Examination 2 hrs 55% On/Off Campus
Assessment Notes
It is mandatory to pass the final examination in order to pass this unit.
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, thermodynamics, phases, equilibria and acid base chemistry;
  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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