Overview
Atoms, Molecules and Matter will provide you with an understanding of the basic principles of chemistry and how they apply to daily life. This unit will present fundamental chemical principles that are central to all sciences, including healthcare, biology, environmental science and agriculture. This unit will provide the foundation for further study in chemistry, biochemistry and molecular sciences. You will learn about matter and atomic structure, chemical bonding and the forces and chemical interactions between molecules. You will be introduced to the chemistry of electrolytes, acids, bases and buffers and enabled to perform calculations relating concentrations to the pH of strong and weak acids and bases and buffers. Understanding the naming and classification of chemical compounds will allow you to communicate effectively and precisely with your colleagues in science and industry. Basic nuclear radiation safety will be presented. On-campus students will attend regular laboratory sessions and there is a compulsory residential school for distance students. These laboratory sessions will emphasise laboratory safety and introduce you to skills relating to preparation of standard solutions and volumetric procedures, titrimetric and spectrophotometric analyses and scientific report writing.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Anti-requisite: CHEM11041.
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 - 2019
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).
Residential Schools
This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
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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
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- Describe the structure of the atom including its sub-atomic particles and relate these to the design of the Periodic Table
- Determine the nature of chemical bonding and intermolecular forces present in molecules and ions
- Identify types of chemical reactions, and balance and interpret chemical equations
- Perform chemical calculations relating to reaction equilibrium, yield and the pH of acids, bases and buffers
- Identify functional groups and use the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemists (IUPAC) nomenclature to name organic molecules and indicate their potential chemical interactions
- Outline the process of nuclear decay and discuss measures used to ensure safety when working with radiation
- Work safely in the laboratory to prepare samples and standards and perform titrimetric and spectrophotometric analysis.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
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| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 50% | |||||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 0% | |||||||
| 3 - Examination - 50% | |||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
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| 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
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| 2 - Practical Assessment - 0% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Examination - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
General Organic & Biological Chemistry
Edition: 4 (2019)
Authors: Janice Gorzynski Smith
McGraw Hill Education
new york new york , new york , USA
ISBN: 978-1-260-08515-1
Binding: Paperback
Periodic Table of the Elements
Edition: 2018 (2018)
Authors: CQUniversity Bookshop
CQUniversity
Rockhampton Rockhampton , Queensland , Australia
Binding: Other
Additional Textbook Information
Both items are available to purchase at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Vancouver
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
l.voss@cqu.edu.au
a.power@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to Chemistry, Matter, Atoms and Bonding
Chapter
Lecture 1: Matter
| Chapter 1 | Matter and Measurement |
| Section Heading | |
| 1.1 | Chemistry: The Science of Everyday Experience |
| 1.2 | States of Matter |
| 1.3 | Classification of Matter |
Lecture 2: Atomic Structure, Isotopes and the Periodic Table
| Chapter 2 | Atoms and the Periodic Table |
| Section Heading | |
| 2.1 | Elements |
| 2.2 | Structure of the Atom |
| 2.3 | Isotopes |
| 2.4 | The Periodic Table |
| 2.5 | Electronic Structure |
| 2.8 | Periodic Trends |
Lecture 3: Valence Electrons, Ion Formation and Bonding Types
| Chapter 2 | Atoms and the Periodic Table |
| Section Heading | |
| 2.7 | Valence Electrons |
| Chapter 3 | Ionic compounds |
| Section heading | |
| 3.1 | Introduction to Bonding |
| 3.2 | Ions |
| 3.3 | Ionic Compounds |
| Chapter 4 | Covalent compounds |
| Section heading | |
| 4.7 | Electronegativity and Bond Polarity |
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Molecules, Moles and Lewis Dot Diagrams
Chapter
Lecture 1: Molecules, Molecular Formula, Molar Mass and the Mole
| Chapter 5 | Chemical reactions |
| Section Heading | |
| 5.5 | The Mole and Avogadro’s number |
| 5.6A | Molar Mass |
Lecture 2: Mass-Mole Conversions (Review: Significant Figures and Scientific Notation)
| Chapter 5 | Chemical reactions |
| Section Heading | |
| 5.6 | Mass to Mole Conversions |
| Chapter 1 | Matter and Measurement |
| Section Heading | |
| 1.4 | Measurement |
| 1.5 | Significant Figures |
| 1.6 | Scientific Notation |
Lecture 3: Lewis Dot Structures and Polarity of Molecules
| Chapter 4 | Covalent compounds |
| Section Heading | |
| 4.1 | Introduction to Covalent Bonding |
| 4.2 | Lewis Structures |
| 4.4 | Resonance |
| 4.6 | Molecular Shape |
| 4.8 | Polarity of Molecules |
| FYI 4.9 | FOCUS ON HEALTH AND MEDICINE Covalent Drugs and Medical Products |
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Solutions, Dilutions and Intermolecular Forces
Chapter
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Lecture 1: Chemical Solutions - Terms and Concentration
| 8.1 | Mixtures |
| 8.3 | Solubility – General Features |
| 8.4 | Solubility – Effects of Temperature and Pressure |
| 8.5 | Concentration Units - Percent Concentration |
| 8.6 | Concentration Units - Molarity |
Lecture 2: Preparing Solutions and Dilutions, Unit conversions
| Chapter 8 | Solutions |
| Section Heading | |
| 8.5 | Concentration Units - Percent Concentration |
| 8.6 | Concentration Units - Molarity |
| 8.7 | Dilution |
Lecture 3: Intermolecular Forces and Colligative Properties
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment Item 1 - Online quiz 1
Quiz closes 11:55pm, Sunday 31 March, 2019
Module/Topic
Chemical Equations 1
Chapter
Lecture 1: Chemical Equations
| Chapter 5 | Chemical Reactions |
| Section Heading | |
| 5.1 | Introduction to Chemical Reactions |
| 5.2 | Balancing Chemical Equations |
Lecture 2: Energy in Reactions, Catalysts and Enzymes
| Chapter 6 | Energy changes, Reaction Rates and Equilibrium |
| Section Heading | |
| 6.1 | Energy |
| 6.2 | Energy Changes in Reactions |
| 6.3 | Energy Diagrams |
| 6.4 | Reaction Rates |
Lecture 3: Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry
| Chapter 5 | Chemical reactions |
| Section Heading | |
| 5.7 | Mole Calculations in Chemical Equations |
| 5.8 | Mass Calculations in Chemical equations |
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chemical Equations 2
Chapter
Lecture 1: Yield Calculations, Limiting and Excess Reagents
| Chapter 5 | Chemical Reactions |
| Section Heading | |
| 5.9 | Percent yield |
| 5.10 | Limiting Reactants |
Lecture 2: Chemical Equilibrium and Equilibrium Constants
| Chapter 6 | Energy changes, Reaction Rates and Equilibrium |
| Section Heading | |
| 6.5 | Equilibrium |
Lecture 3: Le Châtelier’s Principle
| Chapter 6 | Energy Changes, Reaction Rates and Equilibrium |
| Section Heading | |
| 6.6 | Le Châtelier’s Principle |
| 6.7 | FOCUS ON THE HUMAN BODY: Body Temperature |
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Introduction to Acids and Bases
Chapter
Lecture 1: Introduction to Acids and Bases
| Chapter 9 | Acids and Bases |
| Section Heading | |
| 9.1 | Introduction to Acids and Bases |
| 9.2 | The Reaction of a Brønsted-Lowry Acid with a Brønsted-Lowry Base |
| 9.3 | Acid and Base Strength |
| 9.4 | Equilibrium and Acid Dissociation Constants |
| 9.5 | The Dissociation of Water |
Lecture 2: The pH Scale and pH Calculations for Strong Acids and Bases
| Chapter 6 | Acids and Bases |
| Section Heading | |
| 9.6 | The pH Scale |
| 9.7 | Common Acid-Base Reactions |
| 9.8 | The Acidity and Basicity of Salt Solutions |
Lecture 3: The pH of weak acids and bases
| No readings from text |
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment Item 1 - Online quiz 2
Quiz closes 11:55pm, Sunday 28 April, 2019
Module/Topic
Acids, Bases, Buffers and Gases
Chapter
Lecture 1: Common Acid Base Reactions and Buffer Theory
| Chapter 9 | Acids and Bases |
| Section Heading | |
| 9.7 | Common Acid-Base Reactions |
| 9.8 | The Acidity and Basicity of Salt Solutions |
| 9.10 | Buffers |
| 9.10A | General Characteristics of a Buffer |
| FYI 9.11 | FOCUS ON THE HUMAN BODY: Buffers in the Blood |
Lecture 2: Calculating the pH of a Buffer
| Chapter 9 | Acids and Bases |
| Section heading | |
| 9.10B | Calculating the pH of a Buffer |
Lecture 3: Gas Laws
| Chapter 7 | Gases, Liquids and Solids |
| Section Heading | |
| 7.2 | Gases and Pressure |
| 7.3 | Gas Laws that Relate Pressure, Volume and Temperature |
| 7.4 | Avogadro’s Law – How Volume and Moles are Related |
| 7.5 | The Ideal Gas Law |
| 7.6 | Dalton’s Law and Partial Pressure |
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Introduction to Organic Chemistry – Carbon, Functional Groups and Alkanes
Chapter
Lecture 1: Introduction to Organic Chemistry – Carbon and Functional Groups
| Chapter 11 | Introduction to Organic Molecules and Functional Groups |
| Section Heading | |
| 11.1 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry |
| 11.2 | Characteristic Features of Organic Compounds |
| 11.3 | Shapes of Organic Molecules |
| 11.4 | Drawing Organic Molecules |
| 11.5 | Functional Groups |
| 11.6 | Properties of Organic Compounds |
| FYI 11.7 | FOCUS ON HEALTH & MEDICINE: Vitamins |
Lecture 2: Alkanes, IUPAC Nomenclature and Classification of Carbon Atoms
| Chapter 12 | Atoms and the Periodic Table |
| Section Heading | |
| 12.1 | Introduction |
| 12.2C | Classifying Carbon Atoms |
| 12.3 | An introduction to Nomenclature |
| 12.4 | Alkane Nomenclature |
Lecture 3: Cycloalkanes, Isomers, Chiral Compounds and Properties of Alkanes
| Chapter 12 | Alkanes |
| Section Heading | |
| 12.2 | Simple Alkanes |
| 12.5 | Cycloalkanes |
| 12.7 | Physical properties |
| 12.8 | Combustion |
| FYI 12.6 | FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT: Combustion |
| Chapter 15 | The Three-Dimensional Shape of Molecules |
| Section Heading | |
| 15.1 | Isomers – A Review |
| 15.2 | Looking Glass Chemistry – Molecules and Their Mirror Images |
| 15.3 | Chiral Centres |
| FYI 15.5 | FOCUS ON HEALTH & MEDICINE: Chiral Drugs |
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Unsaturated Hydrocarbons and Aromatics
Chapter
Lecture 1: Alkenes and Alkynes
| Chapter 13 | Unsaturated Hydrocarbons |
| Section Heading | |
| 13.1 | Alkenes and Alkynes |
| 13.2 | Nomenclature of Alkenes and Alkynes |
| 13.6 | Reactions of Alkenes |
| FYI 13.4 | Interesting Alkenes in Food and Medicine |
| FYI 13.5 | FOCUS ON HEALTH & MEDICINE: Oral Contraceptives |
| FYI 13.7 | Margarine or Butter |
Lecture 2: cis – trans isomerism
| Chapter 13 | Unsaturated Hydrocarbons |
| Section Heading | |
| 13.3 | Cis – Trans Isomers |
Lecture 3: Aromatic Compounds
| Chapter 13 | Unsaturated Hydrocarbons |
| Section Heading | |
| 13.9 | Aromatic Compounds |
| 13.10 | Nomenclature of Benzene derivatives |
| FYI 13.11 | FOCUS ON HEALTH & MEDICINE: Aromatic Drugs, Sunscreens, and Carcinogens |
| FYI 13.12 | FOCUS ON HEALTH & MEDICINE: Phenols as Antioxidants |
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment Item 1 - Online quiz 3
Quiz closes 11:55pm, Sunday 19 May, 2019
Module/Topic
Alcohols, Thiols and Amines
Chapter
Lecture 1: Alcohols
Chapter 14 14.1 |
Organic Compounds that Contain Oxygen, Halogen or Sulfur Section heading Introduction |
| 14.2 | Structure and properties of alcohols |
| 14.3 | Nomenclature of Alcohols |
| 14.5 | Reactions of Alcohols |
| FYI 14.4 | Interesting Alcohols |
| FYI 14.6 | FOCUS ON HEALTH & MEDICINE: Ethanol, the Most Widely Abused Drug |
Lecture 2: Ethers, Alkyl Halides and Thiols
| Chapter 14 | Organic Compounds that Contain Oxygen, Halogen or Sulfur |
| Section Heading | |
| 14.7 | Structure and Properties of Ethers |
| 14.9 | Alkyl Halides |
| 14.10 | Organic Compounds that Contain Sulfur |
| FY1 14.8 | FOCUS ON HEALTH & MEDICINE: Ethers as Anesthetics |
Lecture 3: Amines
| Chapter 18 | Amines and Neurotransmitters |
| Section Heading | |
| 18.1 | Structure and Bonding |
| 18.2 | Nomenclature |
| 18.3 | Physical Properties |
| FY1 18.4 | FOCUS ON HEALTH & MEDICINE: Caffeine and Nicotine |
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Carbonyl Groups and Chiral Compounds
Chapter
Lecture 1: Aldehydes and Ketones
| Chapter 16 | Aldehydes and Ketones |
| Section Heading | |
| 16.1 | Structure and Bonding |
| 16.2 | Nomenclature |
| 16.3 | Physical Properties |
| FYI 16.4 | FOCUS ON HEALTH & MEDICINE: Interesting Aldehydes and Ketones |
Lecture 2: Carboxylic Acids, Esters and Amides
| Chapter 17 | Carboxylic Acids, Esters, and Amides |
| Section Heading | |
| 17.1 | Structure and Bonding |
| 17.2 | Nomenclature |
| 17.3 | Physical Properties |
| 17.4 | Interesting Carboxylic Acids in Consumer Products and Medicines |
| 17.5 | Interesting Esters and Amides |
| FYI 17.7 | FOCUS ON HEALTH & MEDICINE: Aspirin |
Lecture 3: Nuclear Decay and Radiation Safety
| Chapter 10 | Nuclear Chemistry |
| Section Heading | |
| 10.1 | Introduction |
| 10.2 | Nuclear Reactions |
| 10.3 | Half-life |
| 10.4 B | FOCUS ON HEALTH & MEDICINE: The Effects of Radioactivity |
| 10.5 | FOCUS ON HEALTH & MEDICINE: Medical Uses of Radioisotopes |
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment Item 1 - Online Quiz 4
Quiz closes 11:55pm, Sunday 9 June, 2019
Laboratory Quiz 1 - Online Quiz
Quiz closes 11:55pm, Sunday 9 June, 2019
Laboratory Quiz 2 - Online Quiz
Quiz closes 11:55pm, Sunday 9 June, 2019
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Internal weekly lab sessions will only run on Rockhampton North Campus - All other students will be required to attend one (only) of the scheduled residential schools.
1 Online Quiz(zes)
This assessment is comprised of 4 online quizzes which will assess your understanding of the topics presented in this unit. Completing these quizzes will give you an indication of your understanding of the concepts presented each week and encourage you to stay on track with your study. This assessment requires you to apply the concepts 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 10%,
- Quiz 3 will contribute 10%, and
- Quiz 4 will contribute 20%,
The 4 online quizzes will contribute a total of 50% 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 questions are generated randomly and you will receive different questions on subsequent attempts.
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Other
The quizzes will be due at 11:55 pm on the Sunday at the end of Weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12.
Quiz results will be released after the completion of each attempt. Answers to the quiz questions will be released after the 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.
- Describe the structure of the atom including its sub-atomic particles and relate these to the design of the Periodic Table
- Determine the nature of chemical bonding and intermolecular forces present in molecules and ions
- Identify types of chemical reactions, and balance and interpret chemical equations
- Perform chemical calculations relating to reaction equilibrium, yield and the pH of acids, bases and buffers
- Identify functional groups and use the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemists (IUPAC) nomenclature to name organic molecules and indicate their potential chemical interactions
- Outline the process of nuclear decay and discuss measures used to ensure safety when working with radiation
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
2 Practical Assessment
The practical component of CHEM110043 has been designed to provide and scaffold essential laboratory skills for chemistry for 2nd and 3rd year chemistry units and the workplace. The practical sessions will be undertaken in 2 blocks. Each block has been designed to allow you to develop excellence in laboratory practices and provide a solid foundation for future laboratory work.
The first block will focus on UV visible spectroscopy and will develop skills in the following:
- Working safely in the laboratory
- Correctly using top pan and analytical balances
- Sample preparation including quantitative transfers
- Correctly using pipettes and volumetric flasks
- Preparing dilution series for spectroscopic analysis
- Using a spectrophotometer
- Manual and excel graphing techniques with consideration of interpolation and extrapolation
- Performing relevant calculations to process data from spectroscopic analysis
- Maintaining data records
The second block will focus on titration and will develop skills in the following:
- Working safely in the laboratory
- Correctly using a burette
- Calibrating a pH meter
- Choosing an appropriate indicator for a neutralisation reaction titration
- Conducting titrations with good technique and accuracy
- Performing relevant calculations to process titration data
- Maintaining data records
As the practical component is a Pass/Fail grade it is essential that you pass all aspects of the assessment. The individual aspects for assessment are:
- Laboratory notebook records of laboratory data, calculations and completion of discussion questions. Notebooks will be inspected randomly throughout the term.
- Two online practical theory tests which will relate to associated theory and techniques used in the spectrophotometric and titration practical sessions. You will have unlimited attempts at each quiz, but you are required to achieve 90% on each quiz to pass.
- Competency in specified laboratory skills assessed during the laboratory sessions, including: correct use of burettes, volumetric flasks, pipettes, balances, titration skills, pH meters, and use of spectrophotometer.
- Completion of two practical tests where you will be required to conduct experiments to demonstrate your competency in spectrophotometric and titrimetric analyses. To be awarded a Pass grade for each practical test, your results must be within a given range of the actual results. Should your result be outside of this range, you will be required to show cause or provide evidence from previous sessions that you are competent in the skills being assessed.
The laboratory component will be completed during term as per schedules for on campus and Mixed mode students. The online laboratory quizzes must be submitted by the 11.55 pm on the Sunday at the end of week 12.
Feedback on laboratory competenies will be given throughout the term during the laboratory sessions. Quiz results will be released after the completeion of each attempt. Answers to the quiz questions will be released after the quiz has closed. A Pass/Fail grade will be recorded for this assessment following completion of the Residential School or weekly laboratory sessions and the online quizzes..
Mixed mode students are required to attend and participate in all laboratory exercises scheduled for a four day residential school.
Internal students are required to attend and participate in all scheduled laboratory sessions as per laboratory schedule available on the Moodle site.
Specific assessment criteria for components of this task are:
- Laboratory notebook must show records of laboratory data, calculations and completion of discussion questions. Notebooks will be inspected randomly throughout the term.
- Two online practical theory tests must be completed. The quizzes will relate to associated theory and techniques used in the spectrophotometric and titration practical sessions. You will have unlimited attempts at each quiz, but you are required to achieve 90% to pass.
- Competency in specified laboratory skills must be demonstrated. Competency in the correct use of burettes, volumetric flasks, pipettes, balances, pH meters, will be assessed during the laboratory sessions:
- Completion of two practical tests where you will be required to conduct experiments to demonstrate your competency in spectrophotometric and titrimetric analyses. To be awarded a Pass grade for each practical test, your results must be within a given range of the actual results. Should your result be outside of this range, you will be required to show cause or provide evidence from previous sessions that you are competent in the skills being assessed.
No submission method provided.
- Work safely in the laboratory to prepare samples and standards and perform titrimetric and spectrophotometric analysis.
- Critical Thinking
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
Examination
Calculator - all non-communicable calculators, including scientific, programmable and graphics calculators are authorised
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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.
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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.
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