The following syllabus provides a general guide to the topics to be discussed:

Atomic structure and bonding: electronic structure of atoms, quantum numbers, orbitals and energy levels, filling sequence, periodicity of atomic properties, octet ‘rule’, chemical bonds - ionic, covalent - energetics, H-bonds, Lewis structures, shapes of molecules, VSEPR theory, valence bond theory, hybridisation, resonance, molecular orbital theory of simple homonuclear diatomic molecules.

Equilibrium: Haber process as example of the Law of mass action, equilibrium constants, Kc and Kp, Le Chatelier’s principle, reaction quotient, endo- and exo-thermic reactions.

Acids/bases and aqueous equilibria: classical, Lowry-Brønsted, and Lewis definitions, pH of aqueous solutions, strengths of acids and bases - Ka and Kb, titration curves, buffers, extent of hydrolysis - weak acids/bases, solubility products.

Introductory thermodynamics: Energy - different forms, kinetic and potential, heat and work, the First Law of Thermodynamics, conservation of energy, internal energy and enthalpy, Hess’ Law, state functions, standard states, calorimetry.

Electrochemistry: redox reactions, half-cell reactions and balancing equations, oxidation states, Voltaic cells, electrodes, electrode potentials, electromotive force and the free energy of cell reactions, Nernst equation.

Advanced thermodynamics: entropy, Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics, free energy, equilibrium, spontaneous processes, equilibrium constants - calculations, extent of reaction.

Organic structure, isomerism & reactivity: carbon hybridization, functional groups, nomenclature, 3D chemistry, conformations, isomerism, biological and synthetic polymers – for example, polyamides and polysaccharides.

Laboratory: Exercises illustrating the simpler principles of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. The apparatus used in the course is supplied by the Research School of Chemistry. Attendance at laboratory classes is compulsory.

Honours Pathway Option (HPO)

Replacement of 12 tutorials with 12 additional lectures at a more advanced level. The HPO is designed for students with a strong interest in chemistry from school, Science Summer School, Olympiad or equivalent. It is expected that all students in the PhB, or Honours degree programs enrolled in CHEM1101 will complete the HPO.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

 

• Demonstrate an understanding of the electronic structure of an atom and the concept of chemical bonding and be able to interpret the relationships between them. (LO1)

• Demonstrate an understanding of the laws of thermodynamics, heat changes in reactions and entropy.  Be able to explain whether a reaction is spontaneous. (LO2)

•  Demonstrate an understanding of chemical equilibria, acids and bases and the processes occurring in solution.  Be able to perform quantitative calculations. (LO3)

• Be able to interpret a developed thin layer chromatogram. (LO4)

• Be able to demonstrate an insight and understanding into the bonding and structure of a variety of simple organic molecules, including isomerism and stereochemistry. (LO5)

• Be able to demonstrate the use of chemical nomenclature and the knowledge of the classification, properties and reactions of a wide variety of organic compounds according to the functional groups they contain. (LO6)

• Recognise the importance of chemistry in the biological sciences and society at large . Be able to apply chemical concepts to the understanding of biological structures and processes. (LO7)

• Demonstrate the ability to perform safe laboratory manipulations and to manipulate glassware.  Be able to perform volumetric analysis and chemical synthesis following a prescribed procedure. (LO8)

Research-Led Teaching

Chemistry is essentially an experimental science. The laboratory program consists of a variety of experimental exercises designed to:

1. illustrate and develop competence in a range of chemical techniques and manipulative skills.
2. emphasise (particularly in first term) the importance of a quantitative analytical approach to chemical systems.
3. develop an awareness of the scope and limitation of experimental observation and accuracy.
4. illustrate chemical topics, principles and concepts.

Field Trips

None

Additional Course Costs

Stereochemical concepts (chemistry in 3D) can most readily be appreciated through manipulation of suitable molecular models. To facilitate this, exercises involving molecular

models have been incorporated into the laboratory course. These limited exposures to molecular models are, however, inadequate and you will most likely need to refresh your

knowledge of the many stereochemical features on a frequent basis. For this purpose, a molecular model kit is available for purchase from the RSC for $20.00.

Payment is made through the Science Shop (http://scienceshop.anu.edu.au/) and the kit can be collected from the Research School of

Chemistry Administration Office (Building 137) on production of a receipt.

Examination Material or equipment

http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/assessments-exams/examinationconduct

Required Resources

A laboratory manual and the first set of lecture notes will be available for purchase from Alannah Macleod in the Drop in Centre of the Research School of Chemistry (Building 137).

There is a fee of $40 for these items. The fee also covers the other lecture bricks which will be issued during the semester. You will need to pay the $40 fee at Science Shop:

http://scienceshop.anu.edu.au/. Please bring your receipt (paper or electronic) to Alannah Macleod to collect your lecture notes and lab manual.

You need to purchase your own laboratory coat, your own safety glasses and a notebook to record data in for laboratory classes. Writing data on bits of paper is not good

scientific practice. Laboratory coats and safety glasses can be purchased from the University Bookshop, Harry Hartog. You can also purchase a lab coat from the ANU Chemistry Society and safety glasses are available from the vending machine on Level 1 in the Science Teaching Building.

Recommended Resources

Course Website – online resources

Login using your student ID and password at http://wattle.anu.edu.au to find the course websites for Chemistry 1. You will be automatically added to these websites the evening

after you have enrolled in the courses via ISIS. If you cannot see the online site/s, please contact the First Year Coordinator. These course websites will contain lecture material,

extra resources, self-test questions and discussion board postings. Please check these sites at least once per week for important notices.

The prescribed textbook is:

Chemistry, The Central Science by Brown, LeMay, Bursten et al, 3rd Edition. The text book is available as an ebook and as a hard copy. Both the ebook and the hardcopy can be

purchased from the Pearson web page:

• http://www.pearson.com.au/9781442554603 - print book
• http://www.pearson.com.au/9781442559462 - eBook

This text forms the basis of the course (also Chemistry 2), and many of the examples, illustrations, and exercises used will be taken directly from them. It should be used

extensively and intelligently to support and enhance your understanding of the subject.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback through their marked weekly laboratory reports, as well as in each of the three topic exams.

Students are encouraged to go through their marked topic exam papers and discuss the feedback with the First Year Convenor.

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Other Information

For Chemistry students the definitions are set out below.

Plagiarism: Plagiarism is copying, paraphrasing or summarising, without acknowledgement, any work of another person with the intention of representing this as the student’s own work. This remains plagiarism whether or not it is with the knowledge or consent of that other person.

Direct copying falls under the definition of plagiarism. When students work together, they must be sure to write independently, and not in collaboration with another student or group of students. The purpose of assessment is to evaluate each student’s mastery of skills and knowledge. It is acceptable for students to compare and discuss results of experiments of essay concepts, but written work must reflect individual effort and all written work must be the student’s own.

To avoid plagiarism students must correctly acknowledge the work of others. If students transcribe, quote, paraphrase or summarise the ideas obtained form the work of others, they must identify the source and author of the original work and provide a bibliography.

Serious, and in particular repeated instances of academic dishonesty, constitute misconduct and need to be dealt with under the ANU Discipline Rules.

Multiple Submissions (Recycling): Recycling is the submission of work for assessment, which has been previously presented by the same student for another assessment either at ANU or elsewhere. In some cases, lecturers will specifically allow this practice. If no specific provision is made then it constitutes academic dishonesty when assessment is submitted a second or subsequent time.

Serious and, in particular repeated instances of academic dishonesty, constitute misconduct and need to be dealt with under the ANU Discipline Rules.

Fabrication or Falsification of Data: Fabrication of research is the representation of data, observation or other research activity as genuine, comprehensive and/or original when it has been arrived at through other means. These may be inventing data, using data gathered by other researchers without acknowledgement, or deliberately omitting data to obtain the apparently desired results.

Any data presented as the result of laboratory work (in the form of drawings, graphs, tables or written work) must be true and representative of your findings.

Serious and, in particular repeated instances of academic dishonesty, constitute misconduct and need to be dealt with under the ANU Discipline Rules.

Collusion: Collusion is the representation of original work of several persons as the work of a single student. Collusion needs to be distinguished from collaboration, defined for the purposes of this document as work jointly undertaken and produced within permissible parameters. Another form of collusion involves representing the work of one good student as the work of several individual students, in for example the situation where students A, B and C pay student D to do the assignment and give them each a copy, which they then rephrase and submit as their own.

Serious and, in particular repeated instances of academic dishonesty, constitute misconduct and need to be dealt with under the ANU Discipline Rules.

Cheating: Cheating in this code means the breach of rules regarding formal examinations, or dishonest practice in informal examination, tests or other assessments. Examples include the use of prohibited material or equipment for unfair advantage, consultation with other persons during the course or the assessment where this is prohibited.

Serious and, in particular repeated instances of academic dishonesty constitute misconduct and need to be dealt with under the ANU Discipline Rules.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction to Chemistry 1, Introductory bonding (2 lectures)
2	Introductory bonding (3 lectures) ME/large group tute
3	Introductory bonding (1 lecture), Organic Chemistry (2 lectures) ME/large group tute
4	Organic Chemistry (3 lectures) TR/large group tute	Online test
5	Organic Chemistry (3 lectures) TR/large group tute HPO
6	Organic Chemistry (3 lectures) TR/large group tute HPO
7	Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry (3 lectures) ME/large group tute HPO
8	Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry (3 lectures) ME/large group tute HPO
9	Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry (3 lectures) ME/large group tute HPO
10	Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry (2 lectures), Molecular orbital/symmetry (1 lecture) ME/large group tute HPO
11	Molecular orbital/symmetry (3 lectures) PG/large group tute HPO
12	Molecular orbital/symmetry (3 lectures) PG/large group tute HPO

Tutorial Registration

There will be a number of laboratory class groups operating on Monday to Friday afternoons. Choose one group which is compatible with your timetable and sign up for this online using the “Laboratory Allocation” link on the CHEM1101 WATTLE homepage http://wattle.anu.edu.au. Discuss any timetable clashes immediately with the First Year Convenor (Dr Mark Ellison, Building 137, Room 1.64).

If you have satisfactorily completed the laboratory component of this course or a similar one, you may be eligible for a lab exemption. Please discuss the matter with the First Year Coordinator as soon as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: A student who consumes any laboratory chemicals or of compounds that have been prepared in the laboratory will be excluded from the course.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Online Test	10 %	18/03/2019	18/03/2019	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Topic Exam 1	22 %	24/04/2019	10/05/2019	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Topic Exam 2	38 %	20/05/2019	31/05/2019	2,3,4,5,6,7
Laboratory Work	25 %	25/02/2019	04/07/2019	4,6,8
Mastering Chemistry On-line Homework	5 %	25/02/2019	04/07/2019	2,3,4,5,6,7

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

To ensure a passing grade (or better), students are required to pass both theory and laboratory components of the course. Students must complete all three topic exams.

Laboratory attendance rule

The Research School of Chemistry considers the laboratory component of all courses to be an integral part of each course and as such all laboratory sessions are compulsory. It is

therefore the policy of the Research School of Chemistry that students will attend all laboratory classes scheduled for any course. Absences must be notified (in advance, if

possible) to the course convenor, and accompanied by adequate and appropriate documentation justifying the absence.

• Laboratory classes (3 hr sessions) will run for most of the semester, beginning in the second week.
• The submission of all laboratory reports is compulsory. There is a penalty of 5% per working day for the late submission of laboratory reports.
• A pass in the prescribed laboratory work is required in order to gain a pass in Chemistry 1.
• A schedule of experiments will be displayed on the CHEM1101 WATTLE site.

Safety

You must wear the appropriate protective clothing (laboratory coat, safety glasses and covered, non-absorbent shoes) to participate in a practical class. Students who do not

comply will not be permitted to work in the laboratory. Please refer to the Chemistry 1 lab manual for information on the Research School of Chemistry’s policy on wearing contact lenses in the laboratory.

Examination(s)

Students must sit all three topic exams to pass the course.

Assessment of the (HPO)

For students who wish to complete the Honours Pathway Option, there is an additional 1-hour exam, held in the June/July exam period. The exam will examine material ONLY

from the 8 additional lectures.

For those of you who undertake the HPO lectures, the assessment for the standard Chemistry 1 course will count 90% towards the final grade and the examination associated

with the Honours Pathway Option 10%. Students will be required to obtain a minimum mark for the Honours Pathway Option of greater than or equal to 50% in order to have it

registered on their academic transcript.

Supplementary Assessment

The Supplementary Examination will be held at 9.30am on Monday 24th June. Please put this date in your calendar. You will be formally advised after the end of semester

examination whether you need to undertake supplementary assessment.

Assessment Task 1

Online Test

A 40 minute on-line test accessed via Wattle. Can be done any time between 11 am - 11 pm on Monday [Week 4]

Assessment Task 2

Topic Exam 1

1½ hour Topic Exam, held in Week 7

The first topic exam will assess lecture material covered in the 11 lectures (given by Tristan Reekie). It is hoped that the topic exams will alert students to the standards expected and give valuable early feed-back on progress.

The date range is an general indication of when the exam will be held. Please check the course Wattle site and the ANU Examination Timetable to confirm the date, time and location of the end of semester exam.

Assessment Task 3

Topic Exam 2

2½ hour Topic Exam, held in the June exam period.

The second Topic Exam will assess lecture material covered in the set of 8 lectures (given by Peter Gill) and the set of 11 lectures on acids and bases, thermodynamics and electrochemistry (given by Mark Ellison) and will be held in the June exam period.

The date range is an general indication of when the exam will be held. Please check the course Wattle site and the ANU Examination Timetable to confirm the date, time and location of the end of semester exam.

Assessment Task 4

Laboratory Work

Attendance at all lab sessions and submission of all lab reports.

The attendance at all laboratory sessions and the submission of all laboratory reports is required in order to pass the course.

Students are expected to contribute on an on-going basis throughout the semester. The date range for this task comprises the start of the semester and the date final results are published on ISIS.

Assessment Task 5

Mastering Chemistry On-line Homework

Completion of weekly on-line homework

• There are 11 or 12 on-line homework assignments (approximately weekly) for you to complete during the semester. On-time completion of this homework contributes to 5% of your semester mark in Chemistry 1. The homework questions are sourced from the text book.
• Each of the weekly on-line homework will be available for 1 week. Each week’s homework can be first accessed on the Sunday starting the week (from 11.59 pm) and will close at 11.59 on the following Sunday. Each week’s homework will contain questions relevant to the previous week’s lecture content and will take about 30-40 minutes to complete.
• Once the homework has closed you can still access the homework to use for revision, but you will be unable to submit the answers to the quiz.
• If you are struggling to submit the homework on-time please see the First Year Convenor (Dr Mark Ellison) before the close of the homework. The on-line homework is most effective when done weekly.
• Please enrol ASAP in the on-line home work by following the link on the Chemistry 1 Wattle page. Before you can enrol you will need to read and agree to the student privacy notice.

The Mastering Chemistry homework guides you through the topics in chemistry with selfpaced tutorials that provide individualised support. These assignable, in-depth tutorials are designed to support you with hints and feedback specific to your individual misconceptions.

Students are expected to contribute on an on-going basis throughout the semester. The date range for this task comprises the start of the semester and the date final results are published on ISIS.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Course Convenor as submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Course Convenor. Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Marked laboratory reports will be available via Wattle one week after submission.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

If the standard of a lab report is deemed unsatisfactory by the First Year Convenor (on advice from the laboratory demonstrator) you may be asked to resubmit the report.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students