EDUC 1007 - Science for University B

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2019

This course offers students of both the University Preparatory Program (UPP) and The Wirltu Yarlu University Preparatory Program the opportunity to advance their science skills in preparation for future university study in a variety of science disciplines at the University of Adelaide. Along with Science for University A, it is compulsory for UPP students who wish to study a Bachelor of Science at the University of Adelaide. Science for University B focuses on Chemistry and Geology, and the application of theories and concepts to practical situations in the physical world. The purpose is not to provide Year 12-level content knowledge but to familiarise students with some of the basic concepts and processes in the study of Chemistry and Geology so that they can approach future studies in sciences at University with a sense of preparedness.

Open All

Course Details

Course Code	EDUC 1007
Course	Science for University B
Coordinating Unit	School of Education
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 36 hours
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Restrictions	Available to University Preparatory Program or Wirltu Yarlu Preparatory Program students only
Assessment	Participation in group work; Group Problem-solving; In-class tests; Laboratory Reports

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Ms Amy Robinson

Course Coordinator: Ms. Amy Kay Robinson and Dr. Wayne Hobbs

Lecturer and Tutor: Dr. Wayne Hobbs
Email: wayne.hobbs@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Understand concepts in science (chemistry and geology) and apply these concepts to real-world observations;
2. Research and communicate concepts in science (chemistry and geology);
3. Demonstrate some familiarity with the Periodic Table and identify some trends across the table;
4. Draw chemical diagrams and describe chemical properties and their behaviour;
5. Conduct experiments, explain chemical reactions and write up reactants and products;
6. Identify minerals and rocks and explain the geological processes that shape the Earth.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 4, 5,6
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	2, 4, 5, 6
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 2
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1, 2
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1, 2

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Readings will be distributed in class and on MyUni as required.

Recommended Resources

Links to online resources will be posted on MyUni.

The texts below do NOT need to be purchased by students but copies are in the library. These are recommended not required texts.

Chemistry and Geology Text

Hewitt, P 2007, Conceptual Integrated Science, San Francisco, CA: Pearson.
The BSL has multiple copies of this text. One copy of this text has been placed in the Reserve Collection of the Barr Smith Library for this semester. For information on borrowing from the Reserve Collection see;
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/about/coll/reserve.html

Online Chemistry Text

OpenStax College 2013, "Anatomy & Physiology." Connexions. http://cnx.org/content/col11496/1.6/.
Unit 1: Levels of Organization, The Chemical Level of Organization.

Online Learning

This course will use MyUni for the provision of course materials, the submission of student assignments, and the facilitation of discussions through discussion boards.

MyUni will also be used for essential communication including via email, so please check your University email regularly (at least three times a week). If you have a smartphone it is strongly recommended that you set up your email on it for easy and regular access to your University email. For guidance on how to do this, visit:

https://www.adelaide.edu.au/its/networks/mobile/support/config/#mobile

Remember, the most useful portal for all University online activities is Unified:

https://unified.adelaide.edu.au/web/mycampus/home

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course will be comprised of a one-hour interactive lecture and a two-hour tutorial per week. The MyUni course website will be used for the provision of course materials, the submission of student assignments, and course announcements. It is the responsibility of students to check their email and MyUni for up-to-date course information.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 1 hour lecture per week (x12) 12 hours
1 x 2 hour tutorial per week (x13) 26 hours
9 hours of reading/private study per week (x12) 118 hours

Total: 156 hours

Learning Activities Summary

Week	Topic
1	Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
2	MAtter, Spectra, Ions and Isotopes
3	Bonding and Chemical Reactions
4	Intermolecular Forces
5	Acids and Bases
6	Redox Reactions
7	Oraganic Chemistry
8	Chemistry Test
	Mid-semester break
9	Geology: Crystals and Minerals
10	Rocks
11	Earth Science
12	Geology Summary
13	Geology Test

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task (word count)	Task Type	Due	Weighting	Submission
Participation (n/a) [outcome 2]	Formative	Ongoing	20%	N/A
Chemistry Assignment - water (700 words) [outcome 1,2,3]	Summative	Friday, 5pm Week 6	15%	MyUni / Canvas
Chemistry Laboratory Report (700 words)	Summative	Friday 5pm, Week 8	15%	MyUni / Canvas
Chemistry Test (n/a) [outcome 1,3,4,5]	Formative	In class, Week 8	25%	In class
Geology Assignment (500 words) [outcome 1, 2, 6]	Summative	Friday, 5pm Week 12	10%	MyUni / Canvas
Geology Test (n/a) [outcome 6]	Formative	In class, Week 13	15%	In class

Assessment Related Requirements

To pass this course, students must attend at least 75% of face-to-face classes (including both attendance at tutorials and completion of online lecture questions) in cases of absence for medical or compassionate reasons, documentation must be provided and students must still attend at least 50% of classes in any case.

Students must attempt all assessment tasks to pass this course. Since the University Preparatory Program is designed to prepare students for success at University, completing and submitting all assignments is central to the intended learning outcomes of the program and each course within it. Often, at least attempting and submitting assignments in the face of difficulty or adversity is enough for success at University and the UPP encourages this resilience by employing this policy in select courses. Penalties for lateness may apply.

If a student fails to submit all assessment tasks and would otherwise have received a grade greater than 45, they will be given a nominal grade of 45 Fail for that course in that semester. This will permit them to undertake additional assessment (formerly called academic supplementary assessment) at the Course Coordinator’s discretion, as per policy at 9.1.3 at http://www.law.adelaide.edu.au/students/assessment/#supp

It is not necessary to apply for additional assessment; this assessment will usually consist of the missed pieces of assessment, but the course coordinator may require more. As per policy 9.1.3.3, if the student passes the additional assessment to the Course Coordinator’s satisfaction, the maximum grade they can get for the course is 50 Pass. If a student’s raw grade is below 45, regardless of whether all tasks have been attempted, this score will stand unless exceptional, documented circumstances apply as per the University’s Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/mod_arrange.html

Assessment Detail

Please see the Assignment Section of MyUni / Canvas for assessment details.

Submission

All assignments will be electronically submitted via MyUni, except for in-class assessments.
Students may be granted extensions to assignments on medical or compassionate grounds; documentation to support these grounds will be required. Requests for extension must be made before the due date; requests for extension submitted after the due date will not be considered. All extension requests must be submitted to the Course Coordinator (Chad Habel: chad.habel@adelaide.edu.au); any extensions granted by the lecturer or tutor will not be considered valid.

All extension requests will be administered according to the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/

For a concise information sheet on this policy, please visit http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/pdfs/maca_medical_compassionate_info.pdf

In-class tests

Tests will be conducted during tutorials.

A replacement test will be available to students on medical or compassionate grounds. Students seeking a replacement test need to apply through the correct MACA process and provide appropriate supporting documentation. If students do not attend the test and do not provide a documented reason (as soon as possible and no later than 5 days following the test date), they will receive a mark of zero for the test.

Information on Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment (MACA) can be found at;
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/mod_arrange.html

An application form for Assessment Task Extension or Replacement Examination due to Medical or Compassionate Circumstances can be found at;
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/Medical_Compassionate_Application_Form_-_12_June_2013.pdf

Penalties for Late Submission

Unless the Course Outline states otherwise when an assessment is submitted after the due date, and without an extension, 5% of the total mark possible will be deducted for every 24 hours or part thereof that it is late, including each day on a weekend. For example, an essay that is submitted after the due date and time but within the first 24 hour period, and that has been graded at 63%, will have 5% deducted, for a final grade of 58%. An essay that is more than 24 hours late will lose 10%, etc. Hard copy submissions made after 5.00pm on a Friday will be assumed to have been submitted on the next business day and will be penalised 5% per day for every day including weekend days and public holidays. This penalty may be increased where the assignment is to be completed ina period of less than a week.

This course aims to return assessed work within 2 weeks of its submission, although this cannot be guaranteed. The resubmission of assignments is not possible for this course, except in exceptional circumstances as approved by the Course Coordinator.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
Student Support
Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
Fraud Awareness

Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student’s disciplinary procedures.

The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.

Authorised by:	Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic)
Maintained by:	Course Outlines Administrator