SLE155 - Chemistry for the Professional Sciences
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Trimester 3: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Angela Ziebell Trimester 3: Tracy Lam |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Incompatible with: | SLE152 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 3 x 1 hour classes per week, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week, 5 x 3 hour practicals per trimester. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Trimester 3 (Intensive): Online independent and collaborative learning including 33 x 1 hour online classes over approximately 8 teaching weeks (approximately 4 online contact hours per week); 11 x 1 hour online seminars, 4 x 3 hour on-campus practicals per trimester, 1 x 3 hour online practical per trimester. On-campus practicals will be held on campus at Burwood (Melbourne) and Waurn Ponds (Geelong) on the scheduled days during the intensive week (typically week 5). |
Note:Assumed knowledge: SLE133 Chemistry in our World or high achievement in VCE Chemistry 3 and 4 (or equivalent). | |
Content
SLE155 builds on the student’s previous chemistry knowledge about atoms, molecules, properties, reactions, measurement and acidity. Students will extend their knowledge to more advanced chemical naming, structures, and bonding. They will be introduced to additional topics such as, chemical equilibria, solution chemistry, simple organic compounds and chirality.
This unit will lead to further studies in biochemistry, chemistry, and related areas like food and nutrition, molecular biology and science education. This unit can also be taken as an elective unit for students who want a broader knowledge of chemistry to enhance their degree.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Explain a range of chemical concepts and phenomena by using scientific language, conventions, and notation. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Identify and apply chemical concepts (individually or in combination) to calculate and determine solutions to simple chemical problems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Demonstrate an understanding of working responsibly and safely in a chemical laboratory following safety guidelines and procedures. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Identify and accurately record the key observations and results of laboratory experiments, and link these to relevant chemical concepts to draw appropriate conclusions. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical reports | Proforma practical reports | 40% (5 x 8%) | Prior to each practical session |
| Online quizzes | Ten weekly online quizzes | 20% (10 x 2%) | Weekly |
| Examination | 2-hour online written examination | 40% | Examination period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must achieve at least 50% in the practical component, in addition to the normal requirement of at least 50% overall for the unit.
Learning Resource
Prescribed text(s): A.Blackman, D.Southam, G.Lawrie, N.Williamson, C.Thompson, A.Bridgeman, Chemistry: Core Concepts, 2nd Edition, 2018, Wiley.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SLE155 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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