NSCI5504 – Chemistry for Applied Science
Module code
NSCI5504
Module title
Chemistry for Applied Science
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and skills to explore and apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to further study in chemistry and the applied sciences.
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - The periodic table, atomic structure and properties of elements
- Structure, properties and bonding of chemical compounds
- Chemical formulae and chemical equations including rates and enthalpy change.
- Redox chemistry
- Acid-base equilibria including buffers and pH
- Calculations related to chemical analysis
- Application of practical chemistry skills in an operational or research context
- Analysis and reporting on samples
- Where applicable, tikanga relating collection and disposal of samples from the taiao - Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Describe the properties of chemical elements and compounds in terms of redox behaviour, acid-base properties, bonding, and reactivity.
LO2 Apply practical chemistry skills in an applied science work related environment. - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course employs an achievement-based grading scheme. Learners will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment prior to the start of the course. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall score in order to pass this course.
