NSCI5510 – Organic Chemistry for Applied Science
Module code
NSCI5510
Module title
Organic Chemistry for Applied Science
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and skills in organic chemistry and biochemistry.
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Structures, nomenclature, properties and reactions of hydrocarbons
- Structures, nomenclature, properties, synthesis and reactions of specific functional groups
- Industrial applications of organic chemistry (fuels, polymers, synthesis of medicines)
- Structure, properties and roles of selected biomolecules
- The principle and use of chromatography as a laboratory method
- Laboratory methods for organic synthesis including distillation, reflux and purification
- Where applicable, tikanga relating collection and disposal of samples from the taiao - Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Classify organic compounds.
LO2 Describe properties and chemical reactions of specific functional groups.
LO3 Describe structures and properties of selected biomolecules.
LO4 Demonstrate practical skills in organic chemistry and biochemistry. - 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.
- 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 and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
