Bridging Chemistry
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Dates
Sunday 30 January – Friday 18 February 2011
Notes:
1. As this is a full-time course over three weeks, it cannot be taken with another Summer School paper.
2. This course does not qualify for entitlement to government student loans or allowances.
About the course
Bridging Chemistry aims to provide the necessary background to allow students to complete 100-level courses in Chemistry at Otago with a degree of confidence. It has been designed for students who have completed Year 12 (NCEA Level 2) Chemistry, but have either not taken Year 13 (NCEA Level 3) Chemistry or have achieved fewer than 14 credits at NCEA Level 3. The course should enable students to enter first-year Chemistry courses (CHEM 111 and/or CHEM 191) with the necessary knowledge, study skills and practical ability in the subject. The course will be time-intensive over the three-week period, dealing with the factual basis of Chemistry and providing a significant introduction to practical aspects of the subject.
Prerequisites
This course is not generally considered suitable for students with little or no background in Chemistry or the Physical Sciences (e.g. only Year 11 General Science). Students with such backgrounds are strongly advised first to complete the distance-taught Introductory Chemistry course run by the Chemistry Department throughout the year. For further information about this course, see: http://neon.otago.ac.nz/chemistry/studying/introchem
Restrictions
This course is designed for students with fewer than 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry
OR
less than 55% in Bursary Chemistry or 65% in Bursary Science
Time commitment per week
- Lectures 10 hours
- Tutorials 5 hours
- Labs 5 × 3 hours
Lecturer
Dr David McMorran (course coordinator)
Textbook
There is no prescribed textbook for Bridging Chemistry. Students intending to carry on with 100-level Chemistry courses at Otago in 2011, however, may wish to purchase the recommended textbook for these, which is:
- Blackman A., et al., Chemistry, Wiley, 2007.
Assessment
- Written assignment (3 × 20%) 60%
- Exit test after each laboratory 40%
Tuition fees
$700 domestic, $1200 international
Enrolment
You can download an enrolment form for Bridging Chemistry, or enrol online at http://neon.otago.ac.nz/static/forms/bridgingchembuy.php
(Note: Do not enrol in this course on the University of Otago Registration Form for Summer School and semesters.)
Class limit
Maximum domestic 65
Eligibility enquiries
Dr David McMorran
Tel 64 3 479 7934
Email davidm@chemistry.otago.ac.nz
Residential accommodation
Bridging Chemistry students who would like to stay in a residential facility should contact St Margaret’s College, 333 Leith Street, Dunedin North:
Tel 64 3 479 5540
Email annmarie@smc.ac.nz
Fax 64 3 479 5541
St Margaret’s College is the designated residence for Bridging Chemistry and JumpStart Physics. The price for the period 30 January – 18 February 2011 is $NZ985 (includes room and all meals). There is no bond.
