Science, Engineering and Technology

KRA001

2010  KRA001  Chemistry Foundation Unit

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Available as a Student Elective: No

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SPECIAL NOTE:  Satisfactory completion of the laboratory component is an essential requirement for students to pass this unit.

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KRA001 H,L H Distance(H,L) Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Summer 04-JAN-2010 14-JAN-2010 01-FEB-2010 21-FEB-2010 Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

PLEASE NOTE: students should access important unit information from the Chemistry website prior to the start date: www.utas.edu.au/chem

This unit aims to provide you with an introduction to chemical principles sufficient to be used as a pre-requisite for first Year chemistry units at the University of Tasmania. It is not designed to be a replacement for Year 12 Chemistry as it only covers topics of direct relevance as a background to the first year units. Topics include the nature of matter, the fundamentals of chemical structure and bonding and chemical reactions, the states of matter, an introduction to chemical analysis, acid base chemistry and organic chemistry.

The Chemistry Foundation Unit is an online unit, which operates as a self-paced program during Semesters 1, 2 and 3 (Summer School). Additionally, compulsory tutorials are held throughout the semester, while compulsory laboratory sessions are held as follows:

Summer School - on completion of 6-week theoretical component

Semester 1 - TBA

Semester 2 - Throughout the semester

The overall aim of the unit is to provide a strong working knowledge and competency in general chemistry to a level appropriate for further studies in chemistry. It is not intended that this unit should replace KRA161, but students may benefit from using KRA001 as a precursor to KRA161.

The unit is examined via an on-line examination accompanied by the written paper. The grades to be awarded include Pass (50-59%), Credit (60-69%), Distinction (70-79%) and High Distinction (80+%). Failing grades will also be awarded. Students who successfully complete the Chemistry Foundation Unit with a grade of Pass or better and who have satisfied one of the following: pass in MAP5C or MME5C or KMA003 or HSC equivalent or TCE score of 80 or above, will be eligible for enrolment in first year chemistry units at the University.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Semesters 1 & 2: Test 10% (1 hr); Exam 40% (3 hr); Assignments 20%; Mathematics in Chemistry Revision Module 5%; Tutorials 5%; Laboratory 20%. Semester 3: Assignments (25%), lab, exam (75%)

TEACHING PATTERN: Computer based instruction based on a prescribed text and ancillary materials. Semesters 1 & 2: 13 weeks self-paced instruction, 13 tutorials,6 x 2 hours laboratory. Semester 3: 6 weeks full-time study (120 hours) and6 x 2 hours laboratory.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H,L
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource dependent teaching & learning - H,L
Independent study with provided resources replaces face-to-face or other classes (e.g. lectures)
   Flexible scheduling - H,L
You can attend some classes out of normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Summer)
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Summer)
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: Dr BV O'Grady (Coordinator Semesters 1 & 3, Dr GW Dicinoski (Coordinator Semester 2)

Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.

Campus - H Hobart, L Launceston, W Burnie. Study Centre - V Sydney, R Rozelle. Distance units may also have a campus identifier of I Isolated, N Interstate, O Overseas. Units delivered in Transnational Education (TNE) Programs have a campus identifier of A Hangzhou, F Fuzhou, G Shanghai, J Indonesia, K KDU Malaysia, Q Kuwait or Z New Zealand.

Special approval is required for enrolment into TNE Program units - campuses A, F, G, J, K, Q and Z click here for more information.