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CHE140 Fundamentals of Chemistry

Unit Information 2021

This information should be read in conjunction with the online learning materials which can be found on your MyUnits page.

Unit coordinators Dr LanChi Koenigsberger ([email protected]) Dr Erich Koenigsberger ([email protected])

© Published by Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia, January 2021.

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Information about the unit Unit description This unit introduces foundational concepts to prepare students for subsequent study in chemistry that supports further study in a range of disciplines. Students enrolled in this unit come from a variety of educational backgrounds and are undertaking a wide range of degree programmes that require basic grounding in chemistry. Some of you will have studied chemistry before, but the majority will be taking chemistry for the first time. There is no doubt that some concepts involved in the study of chemistry are challenging to understand initially and you may be anxious about doing the unit. Ultimately it is up to the individual to do the work required to pass, but there are plenty of resources available to assist in this process. Make use of these resources and work consistently from the first week and you will give yourself the best chance of success. We hope that you enjoy studying the unit and the knowledge you gain will serve you well in your future studies.

Prerequisites This unit is for students who have not completed chemistry at secondary school. However, it is expected that students will have had some exposure to chemistry to the level of Year 10 or equivalent. Students also need a reasonable grounding in basic mathematics. See the Online Unit for further information about the maths skills required and how you can assess your preparedness. If your maths background is inadequate you are encouraged to study the required maths before doing Fundamentals of Chemistry.

Aims of the unit The overall aim of this unit is to provide grounding in the fundamentals of chemistry required for your degree programme. The specific aims are for you to develop an understanding of the nature of the matter, and to use appropriate language, symbols and representations to describe matter and chemical reactions.

Learning outcomes for the unit There are detailed learning outcomes for each topic covered in the unit. The broad learning outcomes are:

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1. Describe the nature of matter at the atomic and molecular level using appropriate language, symbols and representations. 2. Use chemical equations to describe chemical reactions. 3. Carry out calculations related to chemical quantities, processes and reactions. 4. Follow instructions to handle chemicals safely and to use laboratory equipment correctly in order to carry out basic experiments.

Graduate attributes developed in the unit This unit will also contribute to the development of graduate attributes. In particular, Fundamentals of Chemistry contributes to development in the following areas.

Attribute

Particular sub-attributes developed

How attribute is developed in Fundamentals of Chemistry

Communication

Numeracy skills

Performing calculations related to chemical quantities, processes and reactions.

Critical and creative thinking

Problem solving

Application of chemical knowledge introduced to solve problems in worked examples, workshop and study questions.

Social interaction

Collaboration

Collaborative learning activities in workshop and laboratory classes.

Independent and lifelong learning

Organisational and time management skills Independent study

A capacity to acquire knowledge Interdisciplinarity and understanding of fields of study beyond a single discipline

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Managing the workload for the unit to integrate the content and complete assessments on time. Reflection on the unit content allows students to develop an appreciation of how knowledge of chemistry is applied in other disciplines.

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Contact details Unit Coordinators Name

Dr LanChi Koenigsberger

Dr Erich Koenigsberger

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Profile

http://profiles.murdoch.edu.au/myprofile/lan- http://profiles.murdoch.edu.au/myprofile/erichkoenigsberger/ chi-koenigsberger/

Email [email protected]

[email protected]

The preferred mode of contact is by email and many queries can be answered in this way. If you want to see either coordinator personally you should organise this in advance by email. Include in your message days and times that you are on campus and wanting to visit. We can check these against our commitments and get back to you with a specific time.

How to study this unit To give yourself the best chance of success in this unit you just need to spend the appropriate amount of time each week learning the material. If you work consistently you will learn the material and pass the unit. It is very important to integrate the fundamental chemistry covered in the unit as the knowledge is required for subsequent study in your degree. Aside from needing it for your degree, chemistry is very interesting and helps us understand things that we see in our everyday lives. The required textbook is an essential tool for studying the unit. Other learning materials for the unit will be available to you through a special website that we call the Online Unit or LMS (stands for Learning Management System). You have most likely found this document

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in the Online Unit. The unit is presented as a series of modules accessible from the main page of the Online Unit. The timing for when each module must be completed is clearly shown in the weekly schedule. Additional materials needed to complete each module will be accessible through the links for each module.

Time commitment One of the guidelines on the design of units at Murdoch University is that 1 credit point requires an average of 50 hours student work. As Fundamentals of Chemistry is a 3 point unit, this equates to 150 hours work in total. Over the semester we have 12 teaching weeks and 3 non-teaching weeks, 15 weeks in total. Therefore the 150 hours of work required for this unit divided over the 15 week period of the semester equals 10 hours of work per week for this unit. This includes the time you spend completing the reading and online learning activities, as well as on-campus learning activities and additional study time. It is very important to realise this at the beginning of semester and start putting in the time from day 1.

Learning Activities How you participate in the unit will depend on how you are enrolled (internal or external). Details of your specific learning activities and a weekly schedule are provided through the Online Unit.

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Resources for this unit You will need to purchase a basic scientific calculator.

Calculator Essential

A non-programmable scientific calculator will be the only type permitted in the final examination. It is vital that you obtain your calculator as soon as possible and start using it. You need to be thoroughly familiar with your calculator before using it in the final exam. The minimum PPE required for participation in lab classes:  Lab coat

Personal protective equipment (PPE) Essential

 Safety glasses - if your wear prescription glasses you need to

obtain safety glasses that fit comfortably over your prescription glasses  Fully enclosed shoes - the shoes you wear to lab class must cover

the whole foot, including the heel. Ugg boots are not acceptable due to their loose fit and porosity. Lab coats and safety glasses can be purchased on-campus at the Bookshop or Guild shop. These items are also available at outdoor and hardware-type stores. You should also tie back long hair and consider wearing long pants on your lab class days. Fundamentals of Chemistry (Custom Edition) 2nd edition

Textbook

By: Kate Rowen (Compiler) ISBN 9781488623080

Essential

 Hard copy: available from the Bookshop  An ebook version is available from the publisher (https://www.pearson.com.au/9781488623219)

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Laboratory manual and workbook

This is required for your participation in the lab classes. Available from the Bookshop.

Essential Laptop/smart phone/tablet Essential

Internet access Essential

Resources available through the Online Unit

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At the end of each laboratory class you will complete an online assessment. You need to bring to lab class a device that you can use to access the local Wi-Fi network (eduroam), log into the unit LMS and complete the assessment.

This is essential because many learning resources and assessments are only available online. It is best to have reliable internet access at your home, but there are many places on campus you can access the internet and the site below lists them. https://www.murdoch.edu.au/mymurdoch/support-advice/learningstudy/student-it/computer-labs#perth

Each module will have a range of materials, which will include things such as required textbook reading, online learning activities (MasteringChemistry), lecture recordings and practice problems.

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Assessment Assessment item

Description

Weighting %

Online Quizzes

There will be six quizzes throughout the teaching period and these will be conducted through the Online Unit. Each quiz assesses particular modules, and both 'Practice' and 'Assessment' versions are provided. The assessment quizzes will be available for limited periods of time and there will be a time limit for completion.

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Online Learning Activities

To encourage learning on a consistent basis throughout the teaching period, a proportion of the assessment weighting is allocated to engagement with online learning activities (MasteringChemistry).

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There are five four-hour laboratory classes throughout the teaching period. Assessment of the laboratory classes is based on Laboratory

 participation in the structured and experimental learning activities provided for each class (10 %).

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 in-lab online assessments (10 %) Final Examination

Two (2) hour exam. 40 The final exam covers all unit content.

Detailed information about the assessment items, including specific requirements, timing and due dates, is provided in the Online Unit. Assessment for this unit is conducted in accordance with the Assessment Policy.

Extensions for quizzes We understand that students can experience delays in the completion of assessment items due to illness and busy schedules. Extensions for quizzes will only be considered if they are requested before the due date. Please email the unit coordinator to request any extensions

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needed before the due date. You don’t have to include detailed information about the circumstances, but enough to explain why an extension is needed.

There are no extensions for MasteringChemistry tutorials The tutorials in MasteringChemistry are important learning activities. We allocate assessment weighting to encourage learning. The due dates for tutorials are one week after each module should be studied according to the weekly schedule. To earn full credit for this assessment component you need to get at least 75 % of the items correct.

There are no ‘make-up’ lab classes You must attend the class you have allocated to. If you miss your allocated session, you cannot attend an alternative. No penalty if you miss due to illness or personal emergency.

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