Chemistry 1A (Advanced) - CHEM1901 |
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This unit of study offers students an integrated
approach to the composition of matter, the shapes of molecules, and the
physical and chemical processes that occur in chemistry. The emphasis is
on the molecular basis of materials and transformations relevant to everyday
experience. Many of these topics are treated in depth and the unit is designed
to extend students who have demonstrated a strong foundation knowledge of
HSC chemistry. The concepts covered in lectures will be illustrated by work
conducted in the laboratories. The laboratory classes also teach some standard
research techniques and experimental methodology. The unit includes the
opportunity to use computer-aided instruction
both on and off campus via the web. The unit carries a credit point value
of 6 and consists of approximately 80 hours of teaching. It contains some
continuous assessment and concludes with an examination.
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Aims and Goals |
This unit of study will provide students with the background necessary to understand the molecular basis of materials and transformations. It will enable students to understand the chemical interactions that underlie the properties of materials and provide a solid grounding in Physical and General Chemistry. |
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Syllabus |
A summary of the syllabus is available here. Note the order in which the topics are presented may be varied by the lecturer. |
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Learner Preparation |
Students enrolling in this course should have a UAI of 93 and a HSC chemistry result in band 5 or 6. |
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Learning Situations |
The learning situations of CHEM1901 are:
Additional help may be sought from the Duty Tutor, located at the back of Lab B of the Chemistry School available between 1 pm and 2 pm Tuesdays to Fridays from week 2 throughout the semester or by e-mail to dutytutor@chem.usyd.edu.au . All Chemistry School lecturers are available for consultation by appointment. |
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Learning Commitments and Contact |
CHEM1901 is comprised of three 1 hour lectures each week, one 1 hour tutorial each week and ten 3 hour laboratory sessions over the course of the semester. There are assignments based on problem solving and exercises relating to the practical component of the course to be completed weekly in your own time. Students are required to attend all classes. Timetable information may be found here. A Study Program incorporating adequate time for the following tasks is strongly advised. This should allow time for:
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Student Learning Outcomes |
By the end of this unit of study, students will:
Students will be able to demonstrate these outcomes in the following assessment items. |
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Assessment |
The program of assessment is as follows (with percentage of the overall total mark in brackets):
Special Consideration: You may apply for Special Consideration (which is not granted routinely) if you miss a laboratory session, tutorial quiz or examination, or if your performance in an exam is adversely affected by illness or special circumstances. Regardless of what faculty you are enrolled in, go to the Faculty of Science website, http://www.science.usyd.edu.au, click on the link to "Special Consideration", and follow the procedures outlined. Application for special consideration must be submitted within seven (7) days of the assessment affected. If you are prevented from doing this by, for example, hospitalisation, you should contact the Faculty office immediately upon your return to University. Your preferred option should be to catch up on missed assessable work as the School of Chemistry offers many opportunities to do this - see Sophie at the Enquiry Office. Supplementary examinations: Students who miss the end of semester examination because of illness or misadventure or whose performance in the exam has been severely affected by illness or personal circumstances may be granted a supplementary examination. These examinations will be held in Laboratory A at 10.00 a.m. on: Semester 1: Monday 3rd July and Semester 2: Monday 20th November NOTE WELL: If you apply for Special Consideration for an examination, you are applying to resit the examination. We will NOT "just give you a couple of extra marks". If Special Consideration is granted, you will be obliged to attend the supplementary examination - your original paper will be considered null and void. All grades (High Distinction 85% and above, Distinction 75-84%, Credit 65-74%, Pass 50-64% and Fail <50%) are available in this unit of study. |
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Textbooks |
The recommended texts are:
There are many other good Chemistry text books and specific advice on the suitability of a text that you may already possess may be obtained from your lecturer.
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