Chemistry 1B

Unit code: RCS1602 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
St Albans
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
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Overview

Chemistry 1B continues from Chemistry 1A and provides further studies in fundamental chemical principles to give students a solid chemical foundation for further studies in chemistry and other sciences. This unit includes online activities and content, instructor-led class discussions and theory put into practice with complementary laboratory exercises. Study topics comprise: reaction rates and equilibrium; acid/base chemistry; radiation chemistry; organic and functional group chemistry and the chemistry of biologically important molecules.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Consolidate the underlying fundamental principles on which the chemistry discipline is based to build a foundation of knowledge from which to pursue further studies in chemistry and related sciences roles;
  2. Apply the fundamental principles and skills of chemistry to their chosen discipline;
  3. Solve structured predictable problems relating to the chemical nature of matter and its behaviour including problems in reaction rates and equilibrium, pH, nuclear equations, carbon compounds, biomolecules and nucleic acids;
  4. Apply qualitative chemical methods to observe and record phenomena, synthesise compounds, assess results, and report findings to develop professional and critical laboratory skills in chemistry; and
  5. Work effectively, ethically and safely in an individual or team context in a laboratory setting.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

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Open-book Quiz – Online guided problem solving with auto diagnostic feedback
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Three portfolio components: (i) GHS classification of chemicals, (ii) six graded lab reports with skills developed and reflection on learning, (iii) lab knowledge test – online, in-class invigilated
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Multi-concept Test – online in-class, invigilated

Laboratory skills are a critical part of the Learning Outcomes of this Unit. The Laboratory Portfolio is a hurdle task, and students must pass the Laboratory Portfolio to pass the unit. Students are required to demonstrate their development of skills in a laboratory setting and as such a minimum attendance of five laboratory classes is mandated. Students are required to submit a special consideration application for missed laboratory classes, and if approved will be required to complete an alternative assessment task.

Required reading

Chemistry for Today: General, Organic and Biochemistry
Seager, S.L., Slabaugh, M.R. and Hansen, M.S., (2022)| Cengage Learning, Boston, MA, USA

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
HBBS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science
HBES | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Biomedicine
HBBM | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Human Nutrition
HBNT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Nutritional Science/Master of Dietetics
HCND | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years
Bachelor of Science
NBSC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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