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SUBJECT OUTLINE 65111 Chemistry 1 Course area

UTS: Science

Delivery

Autumn 2021; standard mode; City

Credit points 6cp Result type

Grade and marks

Attendance: 4.5hpw: 1.5hpw (lecture, online), 3hpw (practical)

Subject coordinator Dr Morgan Alonzo Phone: (02) 9514 2264 Room: CB04.05.334 Email: [email protected]

Teaching staff Dr Morgan Alonzo Phone: (02) 9514 2264 Room: CB04.05.334 Email: [email protected]

Subject description The study of chemistry is central to an understanding of the world around us and is relevant to all other science areas, such as physics, biology, geology and the environment at the fundamental level. This subject is designed to develop the student's understanding of the basic principles of chemistry. Topics covered include an introduction to matter, chemical reactions, atomic structure, stoichiometry, the periodic table, bonding, intermolecular forces and crystal structures, molecular geometry, equilibrium, and acid-base equilibria. The subject provides the requisite knowledge and skills for 65212 Chemistry 2.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs) Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to: 1. Understand and apply key chemistry principles 2. Qualitatively monitor chemical reactions and explain observations through the use of chemical equations. 3. Apply quantitative skills to solve chemistry problems. 4. Demonstrate basic practical skills including appropriate use of laboratory equipment and proper laboratory practice. 5. Identify and understand the contribution that chemistry has to the greater scientific community as well as the many applications it has to the real world. 6. Express chemistry concepts in a clear manner for a range of audiences through a variety of written and verbal forms.

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) This subject also contributes specifically to the development of following course intended learning outcomes: Apply: Demonstrate knowledge of discipline relevant topics (1.1) Analyse: Explain the basic applications of discipline knowledge within context (1.2) Synthesise: Integrate discipline knowledge and apply it to key processes (1.3) Apply: Participate in team based data collection, recording and management, with an understanding of ethical 14/02/2021 (Autumn 2021)

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limitations (3.1) Analyse: Use an appropriate range of techniques to investigate data and test hypotheses within the context of the workplace (3.2) Synthesise: Explain the impact and role of science in addressing current and future challenges within the context of the workplace or wider community (3.3) Apply: Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills with peer and professional colleagues (5.1) Analyse: Identify and practice appropriate communication approaches using a variety of methods and media (5.2) Synthesise: Create effective communication protocols to convey appropriate scientific information to a range of audiences (5.3)

Contribution to the development of graduate attributes Graduate Attribute 1 - Disciplinary knowledge This subject aims to provide students with a basic understanding of chemistry and its significance in other fields of science. This subject will develop your knowledge of chemistry through the lectures, collaborative workshops and online self-test quizzes, while practical skills and knowledge will be developed through the laboratory sessions. These concepts are assessed in the laboratory quizzes, Mastering Chemistry quizzes and practical examinations. Graduate Attribute 3 - Professional, ethical and social responsibility Through the practical sessions this semester you will gain understanding and proficiency in a number of skills critical to your development as a professional scientist. The skills you will develop and be assessed on include; problem solving, experimental, teamwork and professional conduct in the laboratory. These skills will be developed in the practical sessions run throughout the semester and are constructed in a way that ensure students skills are being developed over time. The assessment of these skills will be occur in all laboratory-based assessment tasks. Problem solving skills will be developed by the in-lab questions and assessed in the laboratory quizzes. Experimental skills will be developed during practical sessions and assessed in the practical examinations. The teamwork and professionalism in the laboratory will be developed and assessed by the professional practice points. Chemistry plays a significant role in all fields of science, it is important that you understand the contribution of chemistry to the modern world. A key part of this understanding is identifying the underlying chemical principles in a number of applications and explaining the relationship between them. The lecture material will introduce the importance of making these connections by linking the lecture material to a specific application. This will be assessed through the communication assessment where you identify and explain the chemistry concept and how it applies to the scientific community and society in general. Graduate Attribute 5 - Communication Communication skills are an essential part to your development as a professional scientist, in this subject you will engage with a range of different media to help communicate results or ideas. The importance of communication in science will be developed through engagement with online resources outlining effective communication and an activity early in the semester requiring you to summarise a recent chemistry news article. Throughout the semester you will be required to communicate your results through your lab manual which will be assessed during the laboratory session. A communication assessment at the end of the laboratory program will assess your ability to effectively summarise information and express complex ideas through visual and verbal media.

Teaching and learning strategies This subject will will consist of lectures, practical classes and independent learning activities. There will be a 1.5 hour lecture each week. It is recommended that you watch all lectures to develop a complete understanding of the content. There will be a 3 hour practical class each week. The practical classes are an essential part of the subject as they will consolidate your understanding of theoretical concepts delivered in the lectures. You will also develop important practical skills, an understanding of laboratory safety and experience working in small teams, all of which are skills highly desired by your future employers. Numerous independent learning activities feature throughout Chemistry 1, accessed through Canvas and Mastering Chemistry (an online chemistry learning software where students can engage with homework questions, tutorials and 14/02/2021 (Autumn 2021)

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chemistry videos). These activities include pre-lecture material designed to support your active learning in class and additional post-lecture activities such as online self-assessment quizzes designed to test your understanding of concepts learned in class. Pre-laboratory exercises delivered online will be compulsory for all students to complete before their practical class. Extensive feedback in the form of hints and adaptive follow-up questions are provided to help you achieve all learning outcomes.

Content (topics) You will learn about the importance of chemistry as a central science underpinning many modern scientific discoveries and innovations. The topics you will cover this semester include: Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table - Atomic structure, ions, ionic compounds, structure and trends of the Periodic Table Chemical Reactions – Ionic equations, solubility rules, redox and combustion Quantitative Chemistry – Moles, stoichiometry, limiting reagents, yield Bonding – Ionic and covalent bonds, Lewis diagrams, shapes of molecules, VSEPR Acid, Bases and Equilibrium - pH, equilibrium constant, Le Chatelier principle, ICE Tables Intermolecular Forces – Polarity, types of intermolecular forces, effect on physical properties Assumed Knowledge: basic skills in mathematics (algebra, graph plotting, properties of logarithms) and proficiency in written and spoken English are assumed.

Program Week/Session

Dates

Description

1

22 February

NO LECTURE Week 1 Activities: Watch the Subject Information presentation before the first class. Read through the orientation activity information and prepare your chemistry news story. Notes: NO PRACTICAL

2

1 March

Lecture: The periodic table, atoms, molecules ions, reactions of ionic compounds Notes: Practical: Registration Introduction to lab safety; maths diagnostic test; chemistry news activity; introduction to Mastering Chemistry

3

8 March

Lecture: Moles and stoichiometry, types of reactions Notes: Practical: Experiment 1 Ions and their chemical reactions

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4

15 March

Lecture: Balancing equations, solutions, concentration and titrations Notes: Practical: Experiment 2 Conversion of cobalt(II) chloride to cobalt(II) sulfate

5

22 March

Lecture: Combustion and redox Notes: Practical: Experiment 3 Analysis of cranberry juice using spectrophotometry

6

29 March

Lecture: Introduction of equilibrium and ICE tables Notes: Practical: MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY CLASSES ONLY Collaborative workshop 1 Balancing reactions

Mid-session StuVac

5 April

NO LECTURE Notes: NO PRACTICAL

7

12 April

Lecture: Le-Chatelier's Principle, acids and bases Notes: Practical: THURSDAY AND FRIDAY CLASSES ONLY Collaborative workshop 1 Balancing reactions

8

19 April

Lecture: Ka, periodic table trends and bonding Notes: Practical: Experiment 4 Standardisation of NaOH

9

26 April

Lecture: Lewis diagrams, bond enthalpy, VSEPR Notes: Practical: Practical titration assessment Acetic acid concentration in vinegar

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10

3 May

Lecture: Intermolecular forces Notes: Practical: Experiment 5 Acids, bases and equilibrium

11

10 May

Lecture: Importance of intermolecular forces Notes: Practical: Collaborative workshop 2 Lewis diagrams and 3D structure of molecules

12

17 May

Lecture: Review lecture Notes: Practical: Laboratory skills and knowledge assessment Practical tasks using laboratory equipment, molecular modelling kits and/or computer software, followed by an online quiz.

Final StuVac

24 May

NO LECTURE Notes: NO PRACTICAL

Assessment Assessment task 1: Laboratory-based Assessment Intent:

This assessment task contributes to the development of the following graduate attributes: 1. Disciplinary knowledge 3. Professional, ethical and social responsibility 5. Communication

Objective(s): This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 Type:

Laboratory/practical

Groupwork: Group, group and individually assessed

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Weight:

40%

Task:

This assessment task has three components: 1. Practical class activities and quizzes 2. Professional practice points 3. Communication exercise

Criteria:

See 'Further Information' below for details of assessment criteria for each component.

Further 1. Practical class activities and quizzes information: Task: You will undertake laboratory exercises which generally comprise pre-lab work, experimental work, post-lab work and a 20 min quiz on the practical class subject matter. Weight: 20% Objective: This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcomes: 1.1, 1.2 and 3.2. This assessment task addresses subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4. Criteria: You will be assessed on your knowledge of the content, and ability to explain and interpret your results. 2. Professional practice points Task: You will develop your skills as a professional scientist in the laboratory sessions throughout, and you will be assessed on your own performance in the laboratory during the experimental classes. Weight: 10% Objective: This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcomes: 3.1 and 5.1. This assessment task addresses subject learning objective: 4. Criteria: Organisational and interpersonal skills are assessed, as well as the ability to work independently or in a team environment. 3. Communication exercise Task: You will be provided with a ‘real-world’ application and asked to highlight the key chemistry concepts inherent to the application. You will work in your laboratory group to prepare a PowerPoint (or other) video presentation and submit the recording online during the formal exam period. Presentations should be no longer than 10 minutes. Weight: 10% Objective: This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcomes: 1.3, 3.3, 5.2 and 5.3. This assessment task addresses subject learning objectives: 5 and 6. Criteria: You will be assessed on your ability to communicate and summarise complex chemistry information into a visual and verbal media.

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Assessment task 2: Mastering Chemistry Quizzes Intent:

This assessment task contributes to the development of the following graduate attributes: 1. Disciplinary knowledge

Objective(s): This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 2 and 3 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): 1.2 Type:

Quiz/test

Groupwork:

Individual

Weight:

20%

Task:

This assessment task consists of four Mastering Chemistry online quizzes: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Quiz 1 (topics from lectures 1-3) Quiz 2 (topics from lectures 4-5) Quiz 3 (topics fromlectures 6-7) Quiz 4 (topics from lectures 8-10)

Due:

Quiz 1 due 11:59 pm Sunday 28th March 2021 -- Quiz 2 due 11:59 pm Sunday 11th April 2021 -Quiz 3 due 11:59 pm Sunday 2nd May 2021 -- Quiz 4 due 11:59 pm Sunday 23rd May 2021

Criteria:

Students will be assessed based on the correctness of their response to assessed questions.

Assessment task 3: Practical Examination Intent:

This assessment task contributes to the development of the following graduate attributes: 1. Disciplinary knowledge 3. Professional, ethical and social responsibility

Objective(s): This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 2, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): 1.2, 1.3 and 3.2 Type:

Examination

Groupwork: Individual Weight:

40%

Task:

This assessment task has two components: 1. Practical titration assessment 2. Laboratory skills and knowledge assessment

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Due:

In the practical classes in week 9 and 12

Criteria:

See 'Further Information' below for details of assessment criteria for each component.

Further 1. Practical titration assessment information: Task: You will perform a titration to determine the concentration of a sample of acetic acid of unknown concentration. Weight: 15% Objective: This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcomes: 1.2, 1.3 and 3.2. This assessment task addresses subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4. Criteria: You will be assessed on your ability to accurately determine the unknown concentration of an acid using an acid-base titration technique. Further information: This is a restricted open book exam. You will be allowed to bring the experiment instructions and your lab manual into the lab with you. 2. Laboratory skills and knowledge assessment Task: You will perform a set of practical tasks involving laboratory equipment, molecular modelling kits and/or computer software to demonstrate competency in fundamental chemistry laboratory skills and knowledge of the 3D structure of molecules. You will also complete an online quiz that requires problem solving and interpretation of chemistry questions. Weight: 25% Objective: This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcomes: 1.2, 1.3, 3.2. This assessment task addresses subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4. Criteria:You will also be assessed on: evidence of fundamental chemistry laboratory skills in the use of laboratory equipment and/or computer software through the technical correctness of your performance, evidence of understanding of key concepts and problem-solving skills through the correctness of your responses to assessed questions. Further information: This is a restricted open book exam. One double-sided page of handwritten notes is allowed to be brought into the lab with you. Your student name and ID should be included at the top of the page.

Minimum requirements Practical classes are an essential and integral part of this subject. In addition to assisting students’ understanding of concepts, practical classes develop laboratory skills and experience, including safety skills, that are essential graduate attributes desired by employers. Thus, students are expected to complete all scheduled practical classes. Failure to attend a class that is associated with an assessment item will attract a mark of zero for that assessment item unless an acceptable reason for absence, supported by relevant documentary evidence, is provided to the Chemistry 1 email address ( [email protected]).

Required texts Brown, Lemay, Bursten, Murphy, Woodward, Langford, Sagatys, George Chemistry The Central Science, 3rd ed Pearson, Australia 2014

Recommended texts Aylward and Findlay, S.I. Data book, 6th ed Wiley Australia 2008 Zeegers et alia, Essential Skills for Science and Technology: Oxford University Press 2008 Paul Monk, Maths for Chemistry 2nd Ed Oxford University Press 2010

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