Advanced Diploma in Chemistry

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Draw molecular orbital energy diagrams for poly and hetero-atomic molecules.
• Determine the bond order and magnetic properties of hetero-di-atomic molecules.
• Describe the formation of molecular orbitals.
• Draw molecular orbitals shapes.
• Understand safety and hazards in research laboratory.
• Demonstrate the understanding of laboratory etiquette.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Describe classification and types of research.
• Discuss the scientific method.
• Identify research problem and build a hypothesis.
• Make choices on the experimental design, methods, and techniques needed for solving research problems.
• Conduct literature review.
• Demonstrate basic calculations employed in research.
• Write a research proposal.
• Apply research methodology.
• Interpret and compare results/data from previous studies.
• Collect experimental data and use statistical methods in the validation of experimental results.
• Interpret and report experimental results in scientific format with relevant references and citations.
• Write a research proposal based on departmental research themes using Turnitin to check for plagiarism.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Describe the structure, bonding, and reactions of metal carbonyls.
• Discuss the uses of inorganic compounds in bioinorganic systems.
• Name and define heterocyclic compounds.
• Understand the reaction mechanism of the synthesis and chemical reactions of selected five and six-membered heterocyclic compounds.
• Describe the bonding and characteristics of carbon atom.
• Describe and select hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon derivatives.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Describe the geometry of molecular structures.
• Determine symmetry elements and point groups.
• Interpret electronic spectra using symmetry elements.
• Predict possible reaction mechanisms of d-metal complexes.
• Discuss the Baeyer-Villeger and the Swern oxidation reactions.
• Describe reduction by catalytic hydrogenation and addition of hydride ion and proton.
• Understand and perform the mechanism of alcohol oxidation using chromic acid.
• Apply principles of NMR, UV-VIS, IR, and MS.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Describe spectroscopic techniques to elucidate the structures of unknown compounds.
• Understand the experimental results that motivated the development of quantum theory.
• Understand the structure of atoms in terms of rotational, vibrational, and translational motion.
• Perform mathematical calculations from Schrödinger's wave equation for each motion in one dimension for one electron and many electron atoms.

Integrated Assessment:

• The institution's assessment aligns with national higher education legislative and policies.
• Assessments are integrated within teaching and learning approaches.
• Various assessment techniques are used to ensure validity, reliability, authenticity, and feasibility.
• Assessment types are suited to the university's teaching/learning principles.
• Assessments are designed to cover all learning outcomes.
• Learning outcomes and assessment criteria are transparent and available to learners and stakeholders.
• Learners receive information on assessment tasks and how they relate to achieving learning outcomes.
• The learner will demonstrate foundational, practical, and reflective competency in applying critical evaluation and judgment of advanced chemical concepts.
• Formative and Summative Assessment methods will be used to measure learners' achievement.
• External moderation will be conducted by qualified moderators.

By following these criteria, learners will be able to demonstrate proficiency in various chemical concepts and research methodologies, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.