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SCCHM2002 - Environmental Chemistry
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<p>This unit applies chemical principles and concepts to current environmental issues. Students will study the sources, reactions, transport, effects and fate of chemical species in the water, soil and air environments. Case-studies and real-world examples will be used to investigate the influence of human activity upon the air, soil and water environment and the underlying chemistry associated with these problems. The unit will also provide relevant practical introduction to the basic analytical techniques employed for environmental chemical analysis. </p><p>Attendance is required to complete field and laboratory based activities in this unit.</p>
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<p>This unit will cover three broad areas of environmental chemistry: natural waters, soil and the atmosphere.<br>
Topics may include:<br>
1. Introduction to chemicals in the environment<br>
2. Environmental sampling and analysis<br>
3. Water (water quality parameters, water pollution and water treatment)<br>
4. Soil (formation, structure and properties of soil, soil pollution and remediation)<br>
5. The Atmosphere (air quality parameters, air pollution and the impacts on climate change and ozone depletion)</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit applies chemical principles and concepts to current environmental issues. Students will study the sources, reactions, transport, effects and fate of chemical species in the water, soil and air environments. Case-studies and real-world examples will be used to investigate the influence of human activity upon the air, soil and water environment and the underlying chemistry associated with these problems. The unit will also provide relevant practical introduction to the basic analytical techniques employed for environmental chemical analysis. </p><p>Attendance is required to complete field and laboratory based activities in this unit.</p>
Unit content
<p>This unit will cover three broad areas of environmental chemistry: natural waters, soil and the atmosphere.<br> Topics may include:<br> 1. Introduction to chemicals in the environment<br> 2. Environmental sampling and analysis<br> 3. Water (water quality parameters, water pollution and water treatment)<br> 4. Soil (formation, structure and properties of soil, soil pollution and remediation)<br> 5. The Atmosphere (air quality parameters, air pollution and the impacts on climate change and ozone depletion)</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010503 - Inorganic Chemistry
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scchm2002">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCCHM1001" target="_blank">SCCHM1001</a>"</p>
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Exclusion
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Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explain the chemical principles and environmental parameters used to assess the quality of air, water and soil, with reference to relevant environmental guidelines and standards.</p>
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<p>Describe the sources, impacts and management of pollution in air, water and soil environments.</p>
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<p>Design environmental sampling programs and apply analytical chemistry techniques to measure and evaluate environmental quality.</p>
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<p>Interpret environmental data and communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences using a range of appropriate scientific formats</p>
Assessment
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<p>Tutorial and topic review activities</p>
<p>Online forum activities</p>
<p>5-20%</p>
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<p>Laboratory activities (sampling and analysis of water, soil and air)</p>
<p>Laboratory preparation, performance and associated reports and/or presentations</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
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<p>Demonstrate and apply knowledge from the unit content in response to questions.</p>
<p>Test(s)</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
1, 2, 4
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010503 - Inorganic Chemistry
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scchm2002">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: SCCHM2002 - U4.0