Chemistry 1 (CHEM1100)

Course overview

This course provides the foundation in concepts underpinning inorganic, physical and organic chemistry necessary for advancement to the higher levels of study in chemistry and engineering courses. Core topics include: atomic structure, bonding and hybridisation, molecular shape, an introduction to organic chemistry, states of matter and intermolecular forces, chemical equilibrium, aqueous solution equilibria, thermodynamics, and redox chemistry. This course is a prerequisite to CHEM1200 Chemistry 2 for all students in the following programs: BSc, B Biomedical Science, B Biotechnology, B Engineering and B Occupational Health & Safety Science.

This course develops students' understanding of chemistry through a learning progression beginning with atomic structure and ending with (i) the driving forces for chemical change in a system and (ii) equilibrium concepts.ﾠ Thus, atomic and electronic structures set the basis for a discussion of bonding and how molecular shape relates to macroscopic properties.ﾠ Phase changes are introduced to discuss transitions between states of matter (gases, liquids and solids).ﾠ This leads to the first law of thermodynamics with an introduction to the concepts of a "system", "internal energy", "work", and exothermic and endothermic reactions.ﾠ Enthalpy and entropy are defined, leading to a discussion of the Second Law of Thermodynamics.ﾠ The laws of thermodynamics set the context for understanding chemical equilibrium in terms of gas phase and heterogeneous equilibria, Le Chatelier's principle, solubility, and colligative properties. The final section of the course applies the principles of equilibrium to the study of solutions and the processes of oxidation and reduction.

Course requirements

Assumed background

Students are assumed to have the background knowledge and skills gained through completion of Senior High School Chemistry or CHEM1090 (or equivalent foundation chemistry course). If you have not studied high school chemistry, or it has been greater than 3 years since completing these prior studies, you are advised to seek academic advice and may consider completing CHEM1090 before CHEM1100. Students who have gained a SA in high school chemistry but are not confident in their understanding and skills may be permitted to enrol in CHEM1090 and should seek academic advice (either contact the CHEM1100 coordinator or make an appointment at the Faculty of Science Office).

Numerical and quantitative skills are required for this course and it is assumed that students have completed Maths B or equivalent preparation at high school (students should make an effort to improve these skills in any area they find they are not prepared for).

Prerequisites

You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:

Senior Chemistry or CHEM1090

Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

Please check times and room venues in the UQ Public Timetable as these are subject to change until at least Week 3 of semester (due to changing enrolment numbers). Your individual laboratory timetable will be available through my.UQ, all laboratory experiments will be completed in the first year chemistry laboratory (68-220).

Aims and outcomes

This course develops learning in chemistry as a quantitative molecular science with a focus on critical thinking and aims to help students develop: ﾠ

• A deeper understanding of core chemical concepts that are essential for learning chemistry at a higher level in multiple contexts.
• Proficiency in manipulative techniques, practical skills, critical appraisal of data and communication skills within the chemistry laboratory. ﾠ
• Proficiency in applying quantitative relationships to predict the physical properties of substances and explain chemical systems.
• Self-evaluation skills through working with peers and reflection on thinking informed by feedback.
• Graduate attributes including effective communication skills, independence and creativity, critical judgement and ethical and social understanding.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.

Assessment details

Laboratory Experiments & Report

• Hurdle
• Identity Verified
• In-person

Mode

Activity/ Performance

Category

Practical/ Demonstration

Weight

25%

Due date

22/07/2024 - 14/10/2024

Learning outcomes

L03

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Submission guidelines

An electronic lab report for experiment 4 will be submitted via Turnitin through Blackboard. Submit your assessment through the course Turnitin submission point in Blackboard. Before submitting your assessment item to Turnitin please name your file in the following way. FAMILY NAME_GivenName_StudentID_CourseCode_AssignmentName For example: Bob Smith (ID: 54329876) would name his ABCD1234 essay 1 in the following way. SMITH_Bob_54329876_ABCD1234_Essay1

Deferral or extension

You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.

See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for instructions on how to apply for a practical absence. 

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

You are required to submit assessable items on time. If you fail to meet the submission deadline for any assessment item, then 10% of the maximum possible mark for the assessment item (assessment ‘marked from’ value) will be deducted as a late penalty for every day (or part day) late after the due date. For example, if you submit your assignment 1 hour late, you will be penalised 10%; if your assignment is 24.5 hours late, you will be penalised 20% (because it is late by one 24-hour period plus part of another 24-hour period). 10% will be deducted per day for up to 7 calendar days, at which point your submission will receive a mark of zero (0) unless an extension has been approved.

In most instances one or more hurdles will apply to your assessment item so you will need to submit it to fulfil the requirements of the course regardless of how late it is and the mark you are likely to be awarded.

Chemical Understanding & Literacy

• Hurdle
• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Quiz

Weight

15%

Due date

22/07/2024 - 21/10/2024

See the CHEM1100 page on Blackboard for the due dates of individual assessment items.

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Submission guidelines

Submission is online

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Applications for Extensions

Information on applying for an extension can be found here: my.UQ Applying for an extension.

Extension applications must be received by the assessment due date and time.

If you are unable to provide approved documentation to support your application by the due date and time, you must still submit your application by the deadline but with an attached Word document that outlines why you cannot provide the approved documentation by the deadline. You will then need to acquire and upload the approved documentation to your request within 24 hours. Please note: When an extension request has been submitted and is pending, students are expected to continue to work on the assessment item, with the aim of submitting by the requested due date and time.

Prolonged Absence

If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 14 days, we advise you to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses this semester.

Extensions with Student Access Plans (SAP)

For extensions up to 7 days, your SAP is all that is required as documentation to support your application. However, extension requests longer than 7 days (for any one assessment item) will require the submission of additional supporting documentation e.g. a medical certificate.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

You are required to submit assessable items on time. If you fail to meet the submission deadline for any assessment item, then 10% of the maximum possible mark for the assessment item (assessment ‘marked from’ value) will be deducted as a late penalty for every day (or part day) late after the due date. For example, if you submit your assignment 1 hour late, you will be penalised 10%; if your assignment is 24.5 hours late, you will be penalised 20% (because it is late by one 24-hour period plus part of another 24-hour period). 10% will be deducted per day for up to 7 calendar days, at which point your submission will receive a mark of zero (0) unless an extension has been approved.

In most instances one or more hurdles will apply to your assessment item so you will need to submit it to fulfil the requirements of the course regardless of how late it is and the mark you are likely to be awarded.

In-Semester Exam

• Hurdle
• Identity Verified
• In-person

Mode

Activity/ Performance

Category

Examination

Weight

20%

Due date

In-semester Saturday

31/08/2024 - 14/09/2024

Advice about the date/time/venue will be provided around four weeks before the exam is scheduled.

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

End of Semester Exam

• Hurdle
• Identity Verified
• In-person

Mode

Activity/ Performance

Category

Examination

Weight

40%

Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Additional course grading information

Assessment Hurdles

In order to pass this course, you must meet ALL of the following requirements (if you do not meet these requirements, the maximum grade you will receive will be a 3):

1. You must achieve an overall course mark of 50% or higher; and

2. You must obtain a weighted average mark of 40% or more across the two examination components; and

3. You must obtain a weighted average mark of 40% or more across the laboratory component and the continuous assessment component.

4. You must complete 100% of the laboratory component of the course (both the Experiments and the Report).

The maximum grade you will receive will be a 2 if you:

1. Obtain a weighted average mark of 30% or less across the two examination components; and/or

2. Obtain a weighted average mark of 30% or less across the laboratory component and the continuous assessment component.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ for information on supplementary assessment and how to apply. 

Supplementary assessment provides an additional opportunity to demonstrate you have achieved all the required learning outcomes for a course.  

If you apply and are granted supplementary assessment, the type of supplementary assessment set will consider which learning outcome(s) have not been met.  

Supplementary assessment can take any form (such as a written report, oral presentation, examination or other appropriate assessment) and may test specific learning outcomes tailored to the individual student, or all learning outcomes. 

To receive a passing grade of 3S4, you must obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment. 

Additional assessment information

Assessment Submission

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the on time, correct and complete submission of all assessment items.

Please ensure you receive and save the submission confirmation for all submitted items, you may be asked to produce this as evidence of your submission.

Turnitin

By submitting work through Turnitin you are deemed to have accepted the following declaration “I certify that this assignment is my own work and has not been submitted, either previously or concurrently, in whole or in part, to this University or any other educational institution, for marking or assessment”.

All students must ensure they receive their Turnitin receipt on submission of any assessments. A valid Turnitin receipt will be the only evidence accepted if one or more of your submissions are missing. Without evidence, the assessment will receive the standard late penalty, or after seven days, will receive zero. In the case of a Blackboard outage, please contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible to confirm the outage with ITS.

Assessment/Attendance

Please notify your Course Coordinator as soon as you become aware of any issue that may affect your ability to meet the assessment/attendance requirements of the course. The my.UQ website and the Electronic Course Profile (ECP) for your course also provide information about your course requirements, the rules associated with your courses and services offered by the University.

A note for repeating students in this course

Any student who enrols in a course must not be given exemption or partial credit from their previous attempt(s) for any individual piece of assessment. Instead, the student must successfully complete all ofthe learning activities and assessment items within the study period of enrolment (PPL Assessment - Procedures Section: Assessment integrity).

If the same assessment item is set from one year to the next, repeating students are allowed to submit the same work they submitted in previous attempts at the course. Where possible SCMB recommends that you use the feedback you received in your last attempt to improve parts of the item where you lost marks. Resubmission of an altered or unaltered assessment item by a repeating student (where the same assessment has been set) will not be considered as self-plagiarism.

Important Note

Turnitin is to be used for assignments/laboratory reports to check for plagiarism. Penalties can be severe for plagiarism.

The University has adopted the following definition of plagiarism: Plagiarism is the act of misrepresenting as one's own original work the ideas, interpretations, words or creative works of another either intentionally or unintentionally. These include published and unpublished documents, designs, music, sounds, images, photographs, computer codes and ideas gained through working in a group. These ideas, interpretations, words or works may be found in print and/or electronic media.

Students are encouraged to read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy.

Laboratory Practical Sessions

In order to pass this course you must attend 100% of the laboratory practical sessions including the compulsory induction session at the beginning of the semester. You must attend these sessions on the dates you have been assigned to.

What should I do if I cannot attend my timetabled laboratory practical?

If you are unable to attend your timetabled practical session because of circumstances beyond your control (e.g., illness) you must email chem1prac.scmb@enquire.uq.edu.au immediately to request a reschedule. It is your responsibility to organise a reschedule, do not wait for an email. ﾠDo not delay rescheduling your practical session as soon as you become aware that you cannot attend your timetabled laboratory practical.ﾠﾠ

Reschedules with documentation

Reschedules will only occur in very exceptional circumstances and valid documentation will be required to be submitted as proof to gain a reschedule. A list of acceptable reasons and required supporting documentation is found at https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-assessment-extension?p=1#1.

Please note:ﾠ Personal statements will not be accepted as supporting documentation.

If you are aware of any future event that may impact on your laboratory practical attendance during semester please advise us as soon as you become aware of this by emailingﾠchem1prac.scmb@enquire.uq.edu.auﾠ

Reschedules without documentation

Number of reschedules Penalty

First reschedule: 30% loss of available marks. Second reschedule of same experiment: 90% loss of available marks.

First reschedule plus a second reschedule (different experiments): 30% loss of available marks for first experiment, 60% loss of available marks for second experiment.

No third reschedule possible.

Failure to complete 100% experiments will result in failure of hurdle and consequently failure of the course.

Students who miss a laboratory practical session and do not reschedule this session will be advised to withdraw from the course.

Assessment Submission

All submission times are listed in Brisbane time.

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the on time, correct and complete submission of all assessment items.

Please ensure you receive and save the submission confirmation for all submitted items, you may be asked to produce this as evidence of your submission.ﾠ

Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.

Additional learning resources information

Blackboard

Infographics and Learning Pathways are provided in Blackboard (Bb) to help students navigate all the learning activities on a weekly basis. We recommend to students that they check at least once a week whether they are meeting all the requirements of the course and accessing all the available resources and assessment provided by instructors. The lecture notes summarise the core concepts of this course and define part of the examinable material. These notes will be found under Learning Resources on the CHEM1100 Bb site and available through UQ Print on campus. Note: Your lecturer may also elaborate important points during the lectures and model worked examples - space is provided in the notes to enable you to complete these exercises. Additional material will also be placed on the CHEM1100 Bb site so you are strongly advised to monitor the site routinely.

Problem-Solving Sheets (PSS) will be available for you under Learning Resources on the CHEM1100 Bb site - these are self-directed study resources supported by worked solutions and video resources.

A copy of the Practical Manual will be distributed at the first laboratory session and will also be available digitally on Bb.

Additional material (including the Turnitin portal) may be found on the CHEM1100 Bb site at learn.uq.edu.au.

Please check the Announcements section of the Bb site at least twice a week for information updates. A single announcement will be emailed at the beginning of each week to remind students of impending assessment deadlines and scheduled activities.

Achieve Quiz Platform

All students enrolled in CHEM1100 are provided with access to the Achieve quiz platform for assessment through Bb. SCMB purchases the license for each student which includes additional study resources and formative feedback.

Maths skills in chemistry

Students who are finding that their existing maths needs support to study chemistry might find the following textbook useful: 'Calculations in Chemistry: An introduction", Donald J.Dahm and Eric A.Nelson, W.W. Norton and Co, 2nd edition, 2017. Copies are available through UQ Library and are also available for purchase on campus.

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

Additional learning activity information

Lectures involve a blend of new concepts and problem-solving activities and these are scheduled between weeks 1-13 inclusively - we strongly recommend in-person participation as there is research evidence that engaging in active learning with the lecturer and peers enables deeper learning.

The pre-lecture chemistry learning resources that are available in Bb are designed to help refresh and connect high school concepts to new concepts encountered in lectures as preparation, they include some component of course assessment. You are expected to participate in one Workshop each fortnight to further increase your chemistry literacy and understanding of concepts.

Module 1 (Topics 1 & 2) (12 Lectures addressing concepts in atomic theory, bonding and structure in Weeks 1-4): Lecturer: Dr Evelyne Deplazes

Module 3 (Topics 3 & 4) (12 Lectures addressing concepts in gas properties, thermodynamics, phase changes and equilibrium in Weeks 5-8):  Lecturer: Dr Paul Shaw

Module 3 (Topics 5 & 6) (12 Lectures addressing concepts in solutions, solubility equilibria and redox in Weeks 9-13): Lecturer: Prof Gary Schenk

Chemistry is best learnt by practicing problems and seeking feedback. We provide additional study resources in Blackboard to support self-directed learning.

Contacts are designed to give students opportunity to apply concepts currently being learnt through activities with opportunity to work with their peers and support from tutors and lecturers. Students will complete 5 contacts across the semester, each runs on a fortnightly cycle to enable scheduling in the opposite week to a practical session. For example students enrolled in an odd-week P group are recommended to enrol in an even-week C group. Once each contact cycle has been completed, answers and explanations for activities will be released on Bb.

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

• Student Code of Conduct Policy
• Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
• Assessment Procedure
• Examinations Procedure
• Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.

You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:

• Laboratory Occupational Health and Safety