| Effective Term: | 2025/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Chemistry 1 |
| Unit ID: | SCCHM1001 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 010500 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
The contents of this unit focus on introductory level general and physical chemistry principles. On completion of SCCHM1001, students will have gained an understanding of atomic structure, how atoms and molecules interact with each other and how this affects their bonding, reactivity, 3D structure and physical properties. A number of important topics such as stoichiometry, intermolecular forces, thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibria, will be covered which will help to prepare students for a deeper exploration of chemistry in further units. The concepts developed within lectures, workshops and tutorials are complemented through an integrated laboratory program where students will develop skills in laboratory techniques, scientific inquiry, and scientific communication. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | |  | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Recognise and use the language of chemistry and chemical representations |
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| K2. | Understand electronic structure in atoms and relate this to the construction of the periodic table of elements, and apply it to chemical bonding |
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| K3. | Understand and explain the theories of thermodynamics, equilibria, and kinetics |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Interpret chemistry at the symbolic, observational and molecular levels |
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| S2. | Demonstrate ability to safely conduct laboratory experiments |
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| S3. | Communicate scientific information and chemistry in an appropriate form, including written reports or presentations |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Apply theoretical knowledge to solve problems, perform calculations, and conduct laboratory exercises |
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| A2. | Demonstrate ability to work both independently and within teams as a scientist |
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| Unit Content: |
The unit focuses on general chemistry principles as well as an introduction to physical chemistry topics of thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibria which will prepare students for both further study in chemistry as well as other scientific disciplines. On completion of SCCHM1001, students will have gained an understanding of: •Atomic structure, the periodic table, how atoms and molecules interact with each other and how this affects their, reactivity, 3D structure and physical properties •Bonding •Stoichiometry •Intermolecular forces and states of matter •Thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibria |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, inter-act and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display skills in-person and/or online in: • Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication • Listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Showing empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students will demonstrate the ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others. Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating a collegial environment • Showing self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect • Inspiring and convincing others • Making informed decisions • Displaying initiative | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically • Evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Considering alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students will demonstrate the ability to work fluently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Finding, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information • Collating, managing, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Contributing actively to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and benefiting from digital learning opportunities. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 5
Sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students will demonstrate the ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in global economic environmental and societal contexts • Committing to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Evaluating ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Embracing lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3, S1, A1 | Apply knowledge and understanding of the unit content to answer questions and problems | Final Examination/Test | 40-60% | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2 | Conduct practical laboratory skills and communicate results | Laboratory work and reports / presentations. | 20-30% | | 3. | K1, K2, K3, S1, A1 | Apply chemical concepts to simple problems | On-line quizzes | 20-30% | | 4. | S2 | Attendance and participation in laboratory sessions to complete assessments of practical skills | ≥80% engagement (and where required attendance) with laboratory sessions | Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory |
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