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CBMS101 – Foundations of Chemistry
2015 – S2 External
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Coordinator
Dr Damian Moran
Contact via damian.moran@mq.edu.au
F7B 331
Monday-Friday
Unit Convenor
A/Prof. Joanne Jamie
Contact via joanne.jamie@mq.edu.au
F7B 231
Monday-Friday
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides an introduction to the principles and practical aspects of chemistry. The unit does not assume prior knowledge of chemistry and can prepare students for entry to CBMS102 and CBMS103. Additionally it is intended as a one semester general purpose unit for non-science and science majors, including non-chemistry majors. The central focus of the unit is to make chemistry understandable and interesting and to teach some problem-solving skills that are useful in other studies and in the world beyond university, particularly in the workforce. The unit introduces atoms and molecules; elements and compounds; physical and chemical properties; the periodic table; mass and energy aspects of chemical reactions; and many other chemical concepts such as equilibrium at a basic level. Carbon compounds and biomolecules are to be introduced. Chemical principles are related to the real lives of students and our world, with topics such as global warming, air pollution, acid rain, energy production and renewable fuels.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- have achieved a fundamental understanding of general chemical principles applicable to chemistry and other science disciplines, particularly the role of chemistry in modern society relating to current issues such as energy production and everyday life experiences;
- be able to write the chemical formulae of simple chemical compounds and balance basic chemical equations;
- have developed graduate capabilities ranging from chemistry specific skills including the analytical capability in solving chemical problems, processing and interpretation of chemical data, and acquaintance of information technology to social and environmental awareness;
- have acquired basic laboratory skills and be familiar with general laboratory safety issues;
- have acquired some interpersonal skills through teamwork and communication during laboratory sessions and tutorials.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Laboratory work | 15% | 25 October 2014 |
| In-class quizzes | 15% | Various |
| Mid-semester test | 15% | Sunday 20 Sept, 11am |
| Final Examination | 55% | University Examination Period |
Laboratory work
Due: 25 October 2014
Weighting: 15%
There are six 3 hr laboratory sessions. You are required to participate in all 6 laboratory sessions, submitting a medical certificate if any are missed. The pre-lab exercises, performance in the laboratory and the laboratory report will be used to calculate the final laboratory mark. Each of the 6 laboratory reports are due on completion of the lab session with the last experiment, Experiment 6, due on Sunday 25 October.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- have achieved a fundamental understanding of general chemical principles applicable to chemistry and other science disciplines, particularly the role of chemistry in modern society relating to current issues such as energy production and everyday life experiences;
- be able to write the chemical formulae of simple chemical compounds and balance basic chemical equations;
- have developed graduate capabilities ranging from chemistry specific skills including the analytical capability in solving chemical problems, processing and interpretation of chemical data, and acquaintance of information technology to social and environmental awareness;
- have acquired basic laboratory skills and be familiar with general laboratory safety issues;
- have acquired some interpersonal skills through teamwork and communication during laboratory sessions and tutorials.
In-class quizzes
Due: Various
Weighting: 15%
The best 4 quizzes (out of a possible 6) will be used for the final assessment. The quizzes are an important learning and testing tool that encourage students to work at a steady pace and keep up with the lectures topics. The quiz will be given each day on-campus, except the day when the mid-semester test is held.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- have achieved a fundamental understanding of general chemical principles applicable to chemistry and other science disciplines, particularly the role of chemistry in modern society relating to current issues such as energy production and everyday life experiences;
- be able to write the chemical formulae of simple chemical compounds and balance basic chemical equations;
- have developed graduate capabilities ranging from chemistry specific skills including the analytical capability in solving chemical problems, processing and interpretation of chemical data, and acquaintance of information technology to social and environmental awareness;
Mid-semester test
Due: Sunday 20 Sept, 11am
Weighting: 15%
The exam will be 45 minutes in length and the questions will be a mixture of multiple choice and short answer. The test will cover all topics presented in lectures during the first 4 days on-campus and is designed to give you specific feedback on your understanding of the topics up to this stage. You will need a calculator and a pen or pencil.
There will be no make-up test for the mid-term test. If you are absent, a Medical Certificate or official document must be lodged online at https://ask.mq.edu.au with a special consideration form as soon as possible after the test. In this case, your final exam mark will be used for the missed mid-term mark (i.e. your final exam mark will be out of 70%).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- have achieved a fundamental understanding of general chemical principles applicable to chemistry and other science disciplines, particularly the role of chemistry in modern society relating to current issues such as energy production and everyday life experiences;
- be able to write the chemical formulae of simple chemical compounds and balance basic chemical equations;
- have developed graduate capabilities ranging from chemistry specific skills including the analytical capability in solving chemical problems, processing and interpretation of chemical data, and acquaintance of information technology to social and environmental awareness;
Final Examination
Due: University Examination Period
Weighting: 55%
The final exam will be 3 hours in length with 10 minutes reading time. It is designed to address specific understanding of all the topics presented within the course and to show that the knowledge acquired can be applied to new problems. You must perform satisfactorily in the final exam to pass CBMS101. The exam will contain a mixture of multiple choice and short answer questions both of which may involve problem solving. You will need a calculator and a pen or pencil.
During the semester, your marks/grades (quizzes, mid-term exam, laboratory) will be made available at the CBMS101x iLearn space.
The minimum requirement to achieve a passing grade for CBMS101x is satisfactory performance in the final exam and separately satisfactory performance in the laboratory assessment.
Final Examination Details: The examination timetable will be available in Draft form approximately eight weeks before the commencement of the examinations and in final form approximately four weeks before the commencement of the examinations. See https://iexams.mq.edu.au/timetable. You are expected to present yourself for examination at the time and place designated by the University in the Examination Timetable. This could be any day after the final week of semester and up until the final day of the official examination period. It is Macquarie University policy to not set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. All students are expected to ensure that they are available until the end of the teaching semester, that is, the final day of the official examination period.
The only exception to sitting an examination at the designated time is because of documented illness or unavoidable disruption. Absence from the final exam will result in a grade of F except in the case of a genuine medical emergency or misadventure as defined by the University (see below). In these circumstances you may wish to consider applying for Special Consideration. The special consideration process is available at https://ask.mq.edu.au.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- have achieved a fundamental understanding of general chemical principles applicable to chemistry and other science disciplines, particularly the role of chemistry in modern society relating to current issues such as energy production and everyday life experiences;
- be able to write the chemical formulae of simple chemical compounds and balance basic chemical equations;
- have developed graduate capabilities ranging from chemistry specific skills including the analytical capability in solving chemical problems, processing and interpretation of chemical data, and acquaintance of information technology to social and environmental awareness;
Delivery and Resources
Classes
CBMS101 is a 3 credit-point half-year unit and will require an average of 9 hours work per week (including face to face time). Some students will need to spend significantly more time than this. New material and new concepts are introduced in fast succession. Thus, in order to successfully complete this unit, students will need to work hard, consistently and continuously throughout the semester. At the end of these notes is a suggested study schedule to help you timetable and optimise your study for CBMS101x.
The on-campus sessions will be 15-16 August, 18-20 September, and 24-25 October. For each day, lectures and tutorials will run from 9am-1pm and practical classes from 2.00pm-5.00pm. Lectures and tutorials will be held in C5C Collaborative Forum. Practical classes will be held in E7B 308 and E7B 320 (First Year Chemistry Laboratory).
Please arrive at class at 8.50am for commencement at 9am. You will NOT be required to sign-on at the Centre for Open Education.
On-campus sessions are compulsory. Repeat students may request practical exemption, but it is up to the discretion of the unit coordinator as to whether exemption is granted. Non-attendance of the on-campus session is only allowed due to medical or other extenuating circumstances, of which details must be formally lodged (see non-attendance and special request details later).
It is very important to prepare well and in advance for the on-campus sessions including the first one. Purchase your text book as early as possible and begin working through each set chapter. Complete the set tutorial questions for each chapter and then come prepared with questions to the on-campus sessions. Lecture slides and lecture audio from the internal first semester unit are available on the CBMS101 website. It is advisable to bring the printed lecture slides for the relevant sections to the on-campus sessions (refer to the program later in these notes). Many of them will be used in the external lectures but not all.
The timetable for classes can be found on the University website at: https://timetables.mq.edu.au
Required and Recommended Texts and/or Materials
The prescribed texts is:
Introductory Chemistry (Global Edition) by Nivaldo Tro, 5th Edition, published by Pearson Education, 2014.
You are expected to have a copy of the text book (earlier editions are acceptable also). The brief lecture summaries and the lecture overheads discussed below are of little value without the text.
Laboratory Coat:
A laboratory coat must be worn for each laboratory session along with shoes which fully enclose feet. Students will not be permitted to work in the laboratory wearing inappropriate footwear.
Laboratory Notes:
It is not possible to meet the requirements of the unit without a copy of the laboratory notes. These can be printed from the CBMS101x iLearn space (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au). Login and then click on CBMS101 Foundations of Chemistry (Session 2 external, 2015).
Lecture Slides:
These can be printed from iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au). Login and then click on CBMS101 Foundations of Chemistry (Session 2 external, 2015).
Additional Resources for those seeking more (available at the library and the Co-op Bookshop):
- Essential Skills for Science and Technology, Revised Edition by Zeegers P., Deller-Evans K., Egege S., and Klinger C., Oxford University Press 2011. Macquarie University Library Level 1 / Level 2 (Q181 .E77 2011)
- Maths for Chemistry, A Chemist’s Toolkit of Calculations by Monk P., Oxford University Press 2010. Macquarie University Library Level 1 / Level 2 (QD39.3.M3 M66 2010)
- Aylward and Findlay’s SI Chemical Data by A. G. Blackman and Lawrence Gahan 7th Ed. John Wiley and Sons, Australia 2014. Macquarie University Library Level 1 / Level 2 (QD65 .A9 2014)
Technology Used and Required
iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au) is the name for Macquarie University’s new Learning Management System (LMS). The iLearn online learning environment enables learning, teaching, communication and collaboration. It is used to make lecture notes, laboratory notes, discussion forums, digital lecture recordings and other learning resources available to students online. See http://www.mq.edu.au/iLearn for more information.
Much vital CBMS101 material and information is available via iLearn. The CBMS101 website will be used for the posting of important announcements. The web may also be used to check on your marks as the unit proceeds. Copies of many of the overheads to be presented in lectures are also available via the web as well as laboratory notes, unit outline, past exams and tests etc.
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Syllabus: The syllabus for CBMS101x detailing topics to be covered and textbook sections to be studied is set out on separate sheets near the end of this document. Consult this syllabus frequently to be sure that you have covered all the required material. Please ensure that you bring the correct experimental notes to each laboratory session.
Unit Requirements: The unit requirements are that you:
- Participate in all laboratory sessions, complete the pre-lab before the lab session and submit laboratory reports at the completion of each session. If less than 5 of the 6 experiments are completed, regardless of reason, it will not be possible to pass the unit.
- Attempt at least 4 of the 6 in-class quizzes.
- Attempt the mid-semester test on Sunday 20 September 2015.
- Sit, and demonstrate satisfactory competency in, a final examination of three hours duration.
Students unable to attend an on-campus session due to illness or misadventure (defined in the current University Undergraduate Studies Handbook) should provide the University with documentation including a Disruption to Studies form with Professional Authority form as soon as possible after any such absence. If you miss more than one laboratory session through illness or misadventure, you should request withdrawal without penalty. If you miss any laboratory session without adequate evidence of illness or misadventure, you may be withdrawn from the unit.
Unit Expectations: In addition to the formal requirements for the unit, there are other actions you should take to have a reasonable chance of success. They are the same things that you need to do in order to demonstrate that you have been performing satisfactorily up to the time of any request for special consideration.
The unit expectations are that you will:
- continuously work before on-campus sessions through reading of recommended material, attempting all set problems and preparing for the laboratory classes
- attend all on-campus sessions (including lectures, tutorials, exams, laboratory sessions)
- demonstrate reasonable competence in all laboratory preparation exercises
- demonstrate reasonable competence in the laboratory and submit lab reports before leaving the lab
- perform satisfactorily in the final exam.
If you fail to meet the formal unit requirements, you may be withdrawn from the unit, but if you fail to meet these expectations, the probability of obtaining a passing grade will be greatly reduced.
Unit Schedule
Timetable for residential days
In the weeks prior to each on-campus session you should read the corresponding chapters in the text book and attempt the set tutorial problems from the end of the chapter in the textbook (also available on the web). A study plan is provided at the end of this document to assist you. A selection of the set tutorial problems below will be discussed in the on-campus sessions. Additionally, if in your preparation you find that there are areas that you need further help on, you should provide the details to Dr Damian Moran BEFORE the on-campus session by email so that these may be addressed with the class (if you are having difficulties it is probable that other students will also have similar difficulties).
On-Campus Session 1 Day 1 (15th August)
9-10.30 am (C5C Collaborative Forum)
Lecture: Atoms, elements, molecules and compounds [chapters 1, 2 and 3 (3.1-3.7), 4 (4.2-4.9) and 5 (5.2-5.10)].
Tutorial Problems: sets 1, 2 (see attached sheet with ‘Tutorial Schedule’).
10.30-10.45 am
Morning tea. Submit your pre-lab for Experiment 1 (E1).
10.45 am-1 pm (C5C Collaborative Forum)
Lecture: Chemical reactions [chapter 7 (7.3 - 7.10)].
Tutorial Problems: set 3 (see attached sheet with ‘Tutorial Schedule’).
1-2 pm
Lunch break
2-5 pm (E7B 308 and E7B 320, entry off balcony level 3 E7B)
Laboratory: Experiment 1, Physical and Chemical Changes.
On-Campus Session 1 Day 2 (16th August)
9-10.30 am (C5C Collaborative Forum)
Lecture: Solutions [chapter 13 (13.1-13.5)] and Chemical Composition [chapter 6].
Tutorial problems: set 4.
10.30-10.45 am
Morning tea. Submit your pre-lab for Experiment 2 (E2).
10.45 am-1 pm (C5C Collaborative Forum)
Lecture: Reaction Stoichiometry [chapter 8] and Molarity and Solution Stoichiometry [chapter 13 (13.6-13.8)].
Tutorial problems: sets 5 and 6.
1-2 pm
Lunch break.
2-5 pm (E7B 308 and E7B 320, entry off balcony level 3 E7B)
Laboratory: Experiment 2, Separations and Purifications; Precipitation Reactions.
On-Campus Session 2 Day 1 (18 September)
9-10.30 am (C5C Collaborative Forum)
Lecture: Atoms, Orbitals and Electron Configuration [chapter 9 (9.2-9.9)].
Tutorial Problems: set 7.
10.30-10.45 am
Morning tea. Submit your pre-lab for Experiment 3 (E3).
10.45 am-1 pm (C5C Collaborative Forum)
Lecture: Gases [chapter 11 (11.2-11.10)].
Tutorial Problems: chapter11 problems from set 8.
1-2 pm
Lunch break.
2-5 pm (E7B 308 and E7B 320, entry off balcony level 3 E7B)
Laboratory: Experiment 3, Stoichiometry.
On-Campus Session 2 Day 2 (19 September)
9-10.30 am (C5C Collaborative Forum)
Lecture: Chemical Bonding [chapter 10 (10.2-10.8)].
Tutorial Problems: chapter 10 problems from set 8.
10.30-10.45 am
Morning tea. Submit your pre-lab for Experiment 4 (E4).
10.45 am-1 pm (C5C Collaborative Forum)
Lecture: Intermolecular Forces [chapter 12 (12.2-12.8)].
Tutorial Problems: chapter 12 (pg 476 and 477) problems from set 9.
1-2 pm
Lunch break.
2-5 pm (E7B 308 and E7B 320, entry off balcony level 3 E7B)
Laboratory: Experiment 4, Acid-Base Stoichiometry.
On-Campus Session 2 Day 3 (20th September)
9-10.30 am (C5C Collaborative Forum)
Lecture: Energy [chapter 3 (3.8-3.12), 8 (8.7) and 12 (12.4-12.5)].
Tutorial Problems: set 9 continued.
10.30-10.45 am
Morning tea. Note that the library cafe will be closed.
10.45 am-1 pm (C5C Collaborative Forum)
Review of material from first 4 on-campus days, up to and including chapter 11, Gases. There will be time for questions and answers.
1-2 pm
Lunch break
2-3 pm (E7B 308 and E7B 320, entry off balcony level 3 E7B)
Mid-semester Test (50 minutes) – Examination of material from first 4 on-campus days, up to and including chapter 11, Gases.
End of second on-campus session.
On-Campus Session 3 Day 1 (24 October)
9-10.30 am (C5C Collaborative Forum)
Lecture: Acids and Bases [chapter 14 (14.2-14.10) and 5 (5.9)].
Tutorial Problems: set 10.
10.30-10.45 am
Morning tea. Submit your pre-lab for Experiment 5 (E5).
10.45 am-1 pm (C5C Collaborative Forum)
Lecture: Chemical Equilibrium [chapter 15 (15.2-15.12)].
Tutorial Problems: set 11.
1-2 pm
Lunch break.
2-5 pm (E7B 308 and E7B 320, entry off balcony level 3 E7B)
Laboratory: Experiment 5, Calorimetry; Heats of Reaction.
On-Campus Session 3 Day 2 (25 October)
9-10.30 am (C5C Collaborative Forum)
Lecture: Oxidation and Reduction [chapter 16 (16.2-16.8)].
Tutorial Problems: set 11 continued.
10.30-10.45 am
Morning tea. Submit your pre-lab for Experiment 6 (E6).
10.45 am -1 pm (C5C Collaborative Forum)
Lecture: Organic Chemistry [chapter 18 (18.3-18.17)].
Tutorial Problems: set 12.
1-2 pm
Lunch break
2-5 pm (E7B 308 and E7B 320, entry off balcony level 3 E7B)
Laboratory: Experiment 6, Equilibrium; Redox reactions; Models of organic Molecules.
To-Do Lists Before Residential Sessions
Before First On-Campus Session
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(1) Carefully read the whole of these notes |
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(2) Purchase the textbook and purchase a lab coat if you don’t already have one |
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(3) Read Tro Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 and attempt as many problems as possible. Make notes on any difficulties you encounter for discussion during the on-campus workshops. |
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(4) Read Laboratory Introduction notes, E1 and E2 |
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(5) Complete pre-lab work for E1 - 2 |
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(6) Complete tutorial sets 1-5. |
Before Second On-Campus Session
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(1) Carefully read these notes again |
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(2) Study Chapters 6, 8, 9.11, 10, 12, 13 and attempt as many problems as possible. Make notes on any difficulties you encounter for discussion during the on-campus workshops. |
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(3) Complete tutorial sets 6-9. |
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(4) Read E3 and E4 |
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(5) Complete pre-lab work for E3 and E4. Look at relevant ‘lecture’ notes and Chapters 6, 7, 8 and 13 to assist |
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(6) Download, print and attempt the past mid-term tests |
Before Third On-Campus Session
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(1) Study Chapters 14, 15, 16 and 18 of the text book and attempt as many problems as possible. Make notes on any difficulties you encounter for discussion during the on-campus workshops. |
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(2) Complete tutorial sets 6-9. |
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(3) Read E5 and E6. Do pre-lab for both experiments. |
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(4) Start revising all topics |
Learning and Teaching Activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Laboratory Work
In-class Quizzes
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Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
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Graduate Capabilities
Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative
We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement. They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing environments.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- have developed graduate capabilities ranging from chemistry specific skills including the analytical capability in solving chemical problems, processing and interpretation of chemical data, and acquaintance of information technology to social and environmental awareness;
- have acquired basic laboratory skills and be familiar with general laboratory safety issues;
Assessment tasks
- Laboratory work
- In-class quizzes
- Mid-semester test
- Final Examination
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursue knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as they participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionally and socially.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- have achieved a fundamental understanding of general chemical principles applicable to chemistry and other science disciplines, particularly the role of chemistry in modern society relating to current issues such as energy production and everyday life experiences;
- have developed graduate capabilities ranging from chemistry specific skills including the analytical capability in solving chemical problems, processing and interpretation of chemical data, and acquaintance of information technology to social and environmental awareness;
Assessment tasks
- Laboratory work
- In-class quizzes
- Mid-semester test
- Final Examination
Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills
Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- have achieved a fundamental understanding of general chemical principles applicable to chemistry and other science disciplines, particularly the role of chemistry in modern society relating to current issues such as energy production and everyday life experiences;
- be able to write the chemical formulae of simple chemical compounds and balance basic chemical equations;
- have acquired basic laboratory skills and be familiar with general laboratory safety issues;
Assessment tasks
- Laboratory work
- In-class quizzes
- Mid-semester test
- Final Examination
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- have achieved a fundamental understanding of general chemical principles applicable to chemistry and other science disciplines, particularly the role of chemistry in modern society relating to current issues such as energy production and everyday life experiences;
- have developed graduate capabilities ranging from chemistry specific skills including the analytical capability in solving chemical problems, processing and interpretation of chemical data, and acquaintance of information technology to social and environmental awareness;
Assessment tasks
- Laboratory work
- In-class quizzes
- Mid-semester test
- Final Examination
Problem Solving and Research Capability
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- have achieved a fundamental understanding of general chemical principles applicable to chemistry and other science disciplines, particularly the role of chemistry in modern society relating to current issues such as energy production and everyday life experiences;
- have developed graduate capabilities ranging from chemistry specific skills including the analytical capability in solving chemical problems, processing and interpretation of chemical data, and acquaintance of information technology to social and environmental awareness;
- have acquired basic laboratory skills and be familiar with general laboratory safety issues;
Assessment tasks
- Laboratory work
- In-class quizzes
- Mid-semester test
- Final Examination
Effective Communication
We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- have developed graduate capabilities ranging from chemistry specific skills including the analytical capability in solving chemical problems, processing and interpretation of chemical data, and acquaintance of information technology to social and environmental awareness;
- have acquired some interpersonal skills through teamwork and communication during laboratory sessions and tutorials.
Assessment tasks
- Laboratory work
- In-class quizzes
- Mid-semester test
- Final Examination
Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizens
As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- have achieved a fundamental understanding of general chemical principles applicable to chemistry and other science disciplines, particularly the role of chemistry in modern society relating to current issues such as energy production and everyday life experiences;
- have developed graduate capabilities ranging from chemistry specific skills including the analytical capability in solving chemical problems, processing and interpretation of chemical data, and acquaintance of information technology to social and environmental awareness;
- have acquired some interpersonal skills through teamwork and communication during laboratory sessions and tutorials.
Assessment tasks
- Laboratory work
- In-class quizzes
- Mid-semester test
- Final Examination
Socially and Environmentally Active and Responsible
We want our graduates to be aware of and have respect for self and others; to be able to work with others as a leader and a team player; to have a sense of connectedness with others and country; and to have a sense of mutual obligation. Our graduates should be informed and active participants in moving society towards sustainability.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- have achieved a fundamental understanding of general chemical principles applicable to chemistry and other science disciplines, particularly the role of chemistry in modern society relating to current issues such as energy production and everyday life experiences;
- have developed graduate capabilities ranging from chemistry specific skills including the analytical capability in solving chemical problems, processing and interpretation of chemical data, and acquaintance of information technology to social and environmental awareness;
- have acquired basic laboratory skills and be familiar with general laboratory safety issues;
- have acquired some interpersonal skills through teamwork and communication during laboratory sessions and tutorials.
Assessment task
- Laboratory work
Special Consideration Requests
The University is committed to equity and fairness in all aspects of its learning and teaching. In stating this commitment, the University recognises that there may be circumstances where a student is prevented by unavoidable disruption from performing in accordance with their ability. The University has a policy on Disruption to Studies that may be found at http://students.mq.edu.au/student_admin/exams/disruption_to_studies/. The University recognises that at times an event or set of circumstances may occur that
- could not have reasonably been anticipated, avoided or guarded against by the student AND
- was beyond the student’s control AND
- caused substantial disruption to the student’s capacity for effective study and/or completion of required work AND
- substantially interfered with the otherwise satisfactory fulfilment of a unit or program requirements AND
- was of at least three (3) consecutive days duration within a study period and/or prevented completion of a formal examination.
This policy is instituted to support students who experience serious and unavoidable disruption such that they do not reach their usual demonstrated performance level. The form required to submit for a Disruption to Studies can be found online at http://students.mq.edu.au/student_admin/exams/disruption_to_studies/. Completed forms can be lodged online or at the Science Centre, Level 1 E7A.
Non-Attendance for On-Campus Sessions: Students unable to attend part of an on-campus session or the final exam due to illness or other extenuating circumstances must fill in a Disruption to Studies form and provide formal documentary evidence as soon as possible AND contact Dr Damian Moran. Please note while missing one day of an on-campus session with appropriate formal documentation supplied is allowed, if the first on-campus session is missed completely then a withdrawal from the unit is required. Contact Dr Damian Moran immediately if you miss two or more on-campus days due to illness or other extenuating circumstances. The intensive nature of the on-campus sessions and significant level of assessment during these sessions means that such non-attendance can significantly impact on progress.
For students who do have a valid reason for the non-attendance (via Disruption to Studies formally approved by the unit coordinator), if in-class quizzes or one laboratory class is missed, you will get an average mark of your other quizzes or laboratory reports. If more than one laboratory class is missed you must speak to Dr Damian Moran to discuss alternative options. If the mid-term exam is missed, there will be no make up exam. In this case, your final exam mark will be used for the missed mid-term mark (i.e. final exam mark will be out of 70%). If the final exam is missed due to a valid reason a Supplementary Examination can be granted. If a Supplementary Examination is granted, the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period. The offer of a supplementary examination is at the discretion of the academic staff and you should not assume that it will be provided. Supplementary Examinations are not make-up exams, i.e., a poor result in the final examination is not reason to request a supplementary examination. Please note that if you are sick on, or in the days just prior to, the scheduled exam time you should contact the unit coordinator as soon as possible to discuss the possibility of a supplementary exam. It is normally unwise to sit an exam if illness or other circumstances will significantly affect your performance.
If an absence is anticipated (perhaps for a mandatory religious or University associated sporting event) you must inform the unit convenor in advance that this will be the case and discuss alternative arrangements. It is your responsibility to undertake this. Notification after the event of an anticipated absence will not be looked upon favourably. For any unjustified absences students will receive a zero mark for the assessment task. Insufficient progress in the unit as evidenced by missing laboratory classes and tests could be grounds for withdrawal.
Suggested Study Schedule
As a three credit point subject CBMS101 requires an average of 9 hours per week contact and study time. In the non on-campus weeks, ~5 - 7 hours/week of study time would be typical. It is important that you do get into a regular study pattern for this unit and don’t try to cram in the days just prior to the on-campus session or final exam. Try to establish regular study periods and adhere to them strictly. Follow all the usual recommendations for establishing sound study habits, i.e., have your own desk or table; always sit in the same place; when it is “study time”, sit down at your desk even if you don’t feel inclined to do so. Attempting the problems at the end of each chapter without looking at the solution manual first will be essential for you to self-assess if you have really understood the material. Contact Dr Damian Moran as soon as you feel that you are struggling so that we can provide advice before it is too late.
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Week |
Week Starting |
Study Tasks |
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1,2 |
27 July |
Read chapters 1-5 of the text book, Tro, using the lecture slides as a summary of the key points. Attempt as many of the recommended tutorial problems as possible. Read the laboratory notes for Experiment 1. Do pre-lab for E1. |
| 3 | 10 Aug |
Read chapters 6-8, 13 (13.2-13.5) of the text book, using the lecture slides as a summary of the key points. Attempt as many of the recommended tutorial problems as possible. Read E2 and do pre-lab for E2. Note any “problem areas” to Dr Damian Moran for the second on-campus session. |
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15-16 August: On-Campus Session 1 |
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4 |
17 Aug |
An enormous amount of material was covered in the first on-campus session so take some time going over it. It is very important you come to grips with this material NOW as it will be essential for the proper understanding of material to come. Study chapter 9 and attempt the related tutorial problems. |
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5 |
24 Aug |
Study chapter 9 & 11 and attempt related tutorial problems. |
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6 |
31 Aug |
Study chapter 10 & 12 and attempt the related tutorial problems. |
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7 |
7 Sept |
To prepare for the mid semester exam revise the topics up to and including gases; look at the What You Need to Know Sheets and attempt tutorial problems and past mid term tests that are available on iLearn. |
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8 |
14 Sept |
Continue to revise material for the mid term test. Read relevant parts of chapters on energy (3.8-3.12, 8.7, 12.4-12.5) and attempt the related tutorial problems. Read Experiments 3 and 4 and the relevant parts of text book. Do prelab for E3 and E4. Note any “problem areas” to Dr Damian Moran for the second on-campus session. |
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18-20 September: On-Campus Session 2. Mid Semester Exam on 20 September |
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9,10 |
21 Sept |
Take some time to review what was covered during the on-campus session 2. Look at the What You Need to Know Sheet on the web site as a guide. Read the relevant sections of chapter 14, Acids and Bases and attempt the recommended tutorial. |
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11 |
5 Oct |
Read the relevant sections of chapter 15, Chemical Equilibrium and attempt the recommended tutorial problems. |
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12 |
12 Oct |
Read the relevant sections of chapter 16, Electrochemistry and attempt the recommended tutorial problem. |
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13 |
19 Oct |
Read the relevant sections of chapter 18, Organic Chemistry and attempt the recommended tutorial problems. Note any “problem areas” to Dr Damian Moran for the third on-campus session. |
| 24-25 October: On-Campus Session 3 | ||
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14 |
26 Oct |
Take some time to review what was covered during the on-campus session 3. Start to revise all material. Look at the What You Need to Know Sheets, problems assigned previously and past exam questions to guide you. Ask questions! |
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15 |
2 Nov onwards |
Revise all material and go through past exams and problems from the text book. Ask questions! |
Syllabus
Textbook: INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY (Global Edition) by Nivaldo J. Tro, Fifth Edition, 2014, Pearson Eduction.
The Chemical World CH1
Measurement and Problem Solving CH2
Matter CH3
Sections 3.1-3.7 presented in on-campus session 1; sections 3.8-3.12 presented in on-campus session 2.
Atoms and Elements CH4
Atomic Theory 4.2
The Nuclear Atom 4.3
Properties of Protons, Neutrons and Electrons 4.4
Elements Defined by Number of Protons 4.5
Periodic Law and Periodic Table 4.6
Ions 4.7
Isotopes 4.8
Atomic Mass 4.9
Molecules and Compounds CH5
Constant Composition of Compounds 5.2
Chemical Formulae 5.3, 5.5
Elements and Compounds 5.4
Naming Compounds 5.6-5.10
Chemical Composition CH6
Mass and Moles 6.1-6.5
Mass Percent Composition 6.6-6.7
Calculating Empirical Formula 6.8
Calculating Molecular Formula 6.9
Chemical Reactions CH7
Chemical Equations 7.3-7.4
Solubility 7.5
Precipitation Reactions 7.6-7.7
Acid-Base and Gas Evolution Reactions 7.8
Oxidation-Reduction Reactions 7.9
Classifying Chemical Reactions 7.10
Quantities in Chemical Reactions CH8
Mole to Mole Conversions 8.3
Mass to Mass Conversions 8.4
Limiting Reactant, Percent Yield, Theoretical Yield 8.5-8.6
Enthalpy 8.7
Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Table CH9
Electromagnetic Radiation 9.2-9.3
Bohr Model 9.4
Quantum-Mechanical Orbitals 9.5-9.6
Electron Configurations and the Periodic Table 9.7-9.9
Chemical Bonding CH10
Lewis Structures 10.2-10.6
Predicting the Shapes of Molecules 10.7
Electronegativity and Polarity 10.8
Gases CH11
Kinetic Molecular Theory 11.2
Pressure and its Measurement 11.3
The Gas Laws 11.4-11.6
Avogadro’s Law 11.7
Ideal Gas Equation 11.8
Gas Mixtures and Partial Pressure 11.9
Gases in Chemical Reactions 11.10
Liquids, Solids and Intermolecular Forces CH12
Solids and Liquids 12.2
Surface Tension and Viscosity 12.3
Evaporation and Condensation 12.4
Melting, Freezing and Sublimation 12.5
Types of Intermolecular Forces 12.6
Types of Crystalline Solids 12.7
Water 12.8
Solutions CH13
Homogeneous Mixtures 13.2-13.4
Mass Percent 13.5
Molarity 13.6
Dilution 13.7
Stoichiometry 13.8
Acids and Bases CH14
Definitions 14.2-14.4
Reactions of Acids and Bases 14.5
Titrations 14.6
Strong and Weak Acids and Bases 14.7
Amphoteric Water 14.8
pH and pOH 14.9
Buffers 14.10
Acid Rain 5.9 (pg 182)
Chemical Equilibrium CH15
Reaction Rate 15.2
Dynamic Equilibrium 15.3
Equilibrium Constant 15.4-15.6
Le Chatelier’s Principle 15.7-15.10
Molar Solubility 15.11
Catalysts 15.12
Electrochemistry CH16
Definitions 16.2
Oxidation States 16.3
Balancing Redox Equations 16.4
The Activity Series 16.5
Batteries and Fuel Cells 16.6
Electrolysis 16.7
Corrosion 16.8
Organic Chemistry CH18
The Carbon Atom 18.3
Hydrocarbons 18.4
Alkanes 18.5-18.7
Alkenes and Alkynes 18.8
Some Hydrocarbon Reactions 18.9
Functional Groups 18.11-18.17