11374 (v.5) Environmental Chemistry 102

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Area:	Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Other Requisite(s):	Admission: to the Associate Degree in Science and Technology
Syllabus:	An introduction to atomic and molecular theory, chemical symbols and formula writing. An introduction to the periodic table. Chemical equations and stoichiometry. Scientific data collection, errors, the limitations of analysis. Laboratory skills including gravimetric analysis.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Explored new phenomena through developing a casual question, constructing/framing hypotheses based on the question, designing and conducting experiments to test the hypotheses and deciding whether the the hypotheses have been supported or contradicted. Discussed and where applicable applied aspects of the following concepts - described the difference between mixtures, elements and compounds, the structure of the atom, electron shell configurations, the periodic table, naming compounds, chemical changes, Chemical reactions and equations.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Atkins, P. and Berans, J. (1992), General chemistry (second edition). New York, Scientific American Books. Chang, R. (1996), Essential chemistry. New York, McGraw Hill. Garnet, P. et al. (ed.) (1996), Foundations of chemistry (second edition). Melbourne, Longman. Zumdahl, S. (1993), Introductory chemistry: a foundation. Lexington, D.C. Health and Co.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Lab reports 40%, Report 25%, Tests 35%. This is by grade/mark assessment.