Overview
This unit will provide you with the fundamental principles of chemistry that underpin the medical sciences and provide a strong foundation on which you can develop an understanding of biochemistry and molecular science. You will gain an appreciation of the nature of matter, classic atomic structure and how energy is involved in bond formation. These concepts will be developed to explain the forces between molecules that govern chemical interaction. You will be introduced to the chemistry of electrolytes, acids, bases and buffers. This study will be supported by simple calculations to assist you in relating to the pH scale. The study of organic chemistry and molecules central to the life sciences will enable you to develop an understanding of the biochemistry and molecular biology relevant to your specific discipline. The naming and classifying of chemical compounds will enable you to be conversant with accepted scientific terms. Tutorials and on-line activities will complement the theoretical knowledge gained in lectures and provide you with the basic mathematical and analytical tools required in the application of chemistry to your specific discipline.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2022
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from SUTE
Students commented that they found the learning resources provided (study guide; recorded lectures and tutorials) were beneficial and helpful towards their learning process.
The teaching team will continue to maintain the standards and quality of the contents based on the study guide that forms the central learning resource for this unit.
Feedback from SUTE
Students recommended that a weekly live Q and A session would be highly beneficial for them to engage with the teaching team and towards improving their understanding of chemistry concepts.
The teaching team will implement a live one-hour Q and A session every week for the next offering. This will be conducted as an open-ended session to accommodate any queries or issues students may have. The Q&A sessions will be conducted as drop-in sessions which will not be compulsory but highly recommended.
Feedback from SUTE
Students commented that they would prefer additional questions on each topic apart from the concept check questions (and worked examples) already provided in the study guide.
The teaching team will provide supplementary/additional tutorial type questions on a weekly basis for each topic. This is an ongoing improvement that will allow students to engage with additional learning resources.
Feedback from SUTE
Students commented that it would be preferable if they are provided with additional URL links to videos etc. on a weekly basis as supplementary information/resources.
This is subjective as the vast resources on the Internet may not appeal to the teaching team and students equally and this can affect learner engagement with the unit. Students, however, will be advised to continue to use the Discussion Forum as intended by sharing links that they find externally as peer learning.
- Apply concepts of atomic structure to explain molecular bonding and nuclear reactivity
- Apply chemical concepts to healthcare situations
- Identify categories of organic compounds and their potential chemical interactions
- Perform basic chemical calculations.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 30% | ||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||
| 3 - Take Home Exam - 50% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 30% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Take Home Exam - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Chemistry
Edition: 4th (2018)
Authors: Allan Blackman / Steven E. Bottle / Siegbert Schmid / Mauro Mocerino / Uta Wille
John Wiley & Sons Australia
Milton Milton , Queensland , Australia
ISBN: 9780730363286
Binding: eBook
CQUni Laboratory Notebook ( includes Periodic Table)
CQUniversity
Binding: Other
Additional Textbook Information
Both the paper and eBook text can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop. Click on the Check for eBook link to be directed to Vitalsource. Search on the unit code here:http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Microsoft Word
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Vancouver
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
t.h.jones@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to Chemistry
Matter
Atoms and Molecules
The Periodic Table
Chapter
Chemistry Foundations Study Guide -
Topics 1, 2 and 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Ion Formation
Bonding
Intermolecular Forces
Chapter
Chemistry Foundations Study Guide -
Topics 4, 5, 6 and 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The Mole
Mole-Mass Conversions
Solutions and Dilutions
Chapter
Chemistry Foundations Study Guide -
Topics 8 and 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chemical Reactions 1
Chapter
Chemistry Foundations Study Guide -
Topics 10 and 11
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 1 Due: Week 4 Monday (28 March 2022) 11:55 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chemical Reactions 2
Chapter
Chemistry Foundations Study Guide -
Topics 11 and 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Electrolytes
Acids and Bases
Chapter
Chemistry Foundations Study Guide -
Topics 13 and 14
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Buffers
Introduction to Nuclear Chemistry
Chapter
Chemistry Foundations Study Guide -
Topics 15 and 16
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Saturated Hydrocarbons
Chapter
Chemistry Foundations Study Guide -
Topics 17 and 18
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
Aromatic Compounds
Chapter
Chemistry Foundations Study Guide -
Topics 19 and 20
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Alcohols
Ethers
Alkyl Halides
Thiols and Amines
Chapter
Chemistry Foundations Study Guide -
Topics 21, 22 and 23
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aldehydes and Ketones
Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives
Chapter
Chemistry Foundations Study Guide -
Topics 24 and 25
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Review
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 2 (Part A & Part B) Due: Week 12 Friday (3 June 2022) 11:55 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
A CHEM11042 Foundation of Chemistry Study Guide for this unit will be provided via the Moodle site. This Study Guide will be your key reference material for this unit. Please refer to the Textbooks and Resources section of this unit profile for additional recommended textbook requirements. All the lectures and tutorials will be recorded and posted online. Live Q&A and tutorials will be available online every week during this term.
1 Online Quiz(zes)
This assessment is comprised of 2 online quizzes which will assess your understanding of the topics presented in this unit. This assessment requires you to apply the concepts presented in lectures and tutorials to answer a series of multiple-choice questions. All questions in each quiz are of equal value.
- Quiz 1 will contribute 10%
- Quiz 2 will contribute 20%. It has two parts: Part A & Part B. Each part will contribute 10%.
The two online quizzes will contribute a total of 30% of the assessment for this unit. The quizzes are not timed, and you are allowed two attempts. The highest score of the two attempts will be recorded.
Note that quiz questions are generated randomly and you will receive different questions on subsequent attempts.
2
Other
• Online Quiz 1 will be due at 11:55 pm (AEST), Monday March 28, 2022 • Online Quiz 2 (Part A & Part B) will be due at 11:55 pm (AEST), Friday June 3, 2022
Marks will be released after the completion of each attempt. Answers to the quiz questions will be released after each quiz has closed.
All questions are of equal weighting. One mark will be awarded for each correct response. Incorrect responses will not incur a penalty.
- Apply concepts of atomic structure to explain molecular bonding and nuclear reactivity
- Identify categories of organic compounds and their potential chemical interactions
- Perform basic chemical calculations.
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
2 Written Assessment
This assessment is designed to assess your comprehension of the concepts presented in the unit through their application to answer a series of questions.
Marks will be awarded for each question as indicated in the assessment item (please see the Moodle site for further details).
Explanations for each answer must be provided and if calculations are required all workings must be provided.
Week 8 Monday (2 May 2022) 11:55 pm AEST
Week 10 Friday (20 May 2022)
Marks will be awarded for each question as indicated in the assessment item (please see the Moodle site for further details).
- Apply chemical concepts to healthcare situations
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
3 Take Home Exam
Assessment 3 - Take Home Exam, will cover the content you have studied this term. This assessment will be in the form of a written assessment that will be made available via Moodle during the university's standard exam period. The assessment must be attempted and submitted within the 48-hour time period. Please upload your completed take-home exam via Moodle as a word document.
In completing this assessment, you should note the following:
• Attempt all questions
• All submissions should be typed and saved as a word document
• Show all calculations as required
• Completed assessment is to be submitted via upload on Moodle page.
The breakdown of topics to be covered in the take home exam and associated marks will be made available on Moodle prior to the Take Home Exam date.
The take-home exam will become available for download on a specific day during the university's standard exam period. More details on the due date and time will be provided later via Moodle. This exam will be available for 48 hours ONLY and should be submitted via upload to Moodle NO LATER than 48 hours after it is made available.
Marks will be returned via Moodle, 7-14 days after the Take-Home Exam is submitted.
The assessment marking criteria will be based on the marks allocated for each question in the Take Home Exam.
- Apply concepts of atomic structure to explain molecular bonding and nuclear reactivity
- Identify categories of organic compounds and their potential chemical interactions
- Perform basic chemical calculations.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
