Unit Outline

Chemistry aims to (i) promote knowledge and understanding around the central concepts and theories appropriate to the study of chemistry at a pre-tertiary level, (ii) explore the language of chemistry, including symbols and models used to describe, explain and predict chemical behaviour, (iii) develop scientific skills and attitudes, including techniques of operation, recording observations and aspects of safety, (iv) interpret and use a range of chemical information from qualitative and quantitative investigations and (v) analyse the interaction of chemical processes with people and the environment. The content in this unit is an amalgamation of two original units, Chemistry Organic Compounds and Physical Chemistry. The two units have been amalgamated into one unit in order to provide greater continuity with more study hours that will be delivered over one semester. This is seen as an improvement over the two shorter units that were to have been delivered separately in two terms.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Analyse a range of chemistry problems using appropriate theory and calculations
2.	Describe the structure, properties and interactions of substances using appropriate scientific language
3.	Apply scientific skills and attitudes, including techniques of operation, recording observations and aspects of safety in the laboratory
4.	Evaluate the result of a calculation or experiment to draw a conclusion, and support it with logical arguments

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Laboratory work	See the MyLO site for the due date	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Laboratory Report	Week 6	10 %	LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Independent Learning Activities	Refer to Assessment Description	5 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Tests	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 5:	Examination	Exam Period	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Laboratory work

Task Description:

Three laboratory sessions will run during class time throughout semester, as announced in MyLO by the teacher.

For each laboratory you will be assessed on completion of the pre-laboratory calculations, your conduct during the laboratory session, recording of results and analysis of the data.

Task Length:

1 hour per worksheet

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Correct pre-laboratory calculations	LO1
2	Contributes to pre-laboratory discussion on expected observations	LO2
3	Adheres to the safety requirements and follows the correct experimental procedures	LO3
4	Records and evaluates data obtained during experiments	LO3
5	identifies unexpected data values and considers sources of experimental error	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Laboratory Report

Task Description:

In Week 5 we will conduct a laboratory that measures the heat of reaction. You will prepare a laboratory report based on the theory, hypothesis, observations and analysis of results for this laboratory.

Task Length:

1000 words

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Develops a reasonable hypothesis based on understanding of the theory	LO2
2	Described the experimental method used accurately and in sufficient detail to replicate it	LO3
3	Presents the key observations in appropriate table or graphical format and identifies sources of experimental error	LO3
4	Provides an critical analysis of the results and states a clear conclusion, referring back to the hypothesis	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Independent Learning Activities

Task Description:

Weekly independent learning tasks consolidate your learning, extend your understanding, and provide the opportunity to practice and improve your skills..

Task Length:

2 hours/week

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Completes a majority of tasks correctly and on time	LO4
2	Contributes to the online discussion forum as required	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 4: Tests

Task Description:

These tests will run in most weeks, as worksheets that you will be required to complete in class.

Task Length:

30 mins per quiz

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Recalls theory correctly	LO2
2	Applies the correct theory to solve problems	LO1

Assessment Task 5: Examination

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.