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A202 Chemistry II
AY 2020 Semester 2
Module Briefing

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Background

• This module enables students to develop a good understanding of

chemical principles that apply to fields such as materials science,
pharmaceutical sciences and environmental science. Students will
learn to appreciate how the sub-microscopic properties of atoms
and molecules affect the macroscopic properties of matter;
understand the basis and relevance of chemical reactions and
mechanisms; and appreciate the concepts involved in chemical
reactions such as equilibrium, thermodynamics and kinetics.
• Topics covered include:
• colligative properties of chemical compounds,
• transition metal chemistry,
• phase diagrams,
• spontaneity of chemical reactions and chemical kinetics, as well as
• organic chemistry such as electrophilic addition, nucleophilic
substitution and free radical reactions

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A202 Chemistry II Schedule for AY2020 Semester 2

Mode of Other instructions,
Week Venue^ CA Mode of SA
Delivery* if any
1 F2F RP NA -
2 F2F RP -
CA1
3 F2F RP -
4 F2F RP -
CA2
5 F2F RP -
6 HBL Home -
CA3
7 F2F RP -
Break NA
8 F2F RP -
9 F2F RP CA4 -
10 F2F RP -
11 F2F RP -
12 F2F RP CA5 -
13 F2F RP -
Break NA
* Mode of delivery: ^For lessons conducted in RP, please refer to
- F2F: Face-to-face lesson conducted in campus (or at external venue) LEO 2.0 for the specific venue assigned for your
- HBL: Home-based Learning (students are NOT required to go to lesson. Your lecturer/ Module Chair may also
campus) issue instructions on the venue as needed.
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Attendance Requirements
for Module A202
(For modules with 13 attendance records)

Total
Absences*
Students should NOT have
• 7 or more absences*
If Total Absences* without LOA > 50%
> 50%
- Given a Fail (F) Grade • 3 or more absences* without
If Total Absences* without LOA ≤ 50% LOA
- Required to pass ESE (if module has ESE)
and Module Grade capped to NGP
*Absences includes:

If All Absences* have LOA Absent / Partial / Late & Partial

- Required to pass ESE (if module has ESE)

≤ 50% If Total Absences* without LOA > 20%

- Required to pass ESE (if module has ESE)
and Module Grade capped to NGP

If Total Absences* without LOA ≤ 20%

- Met Attendance Requirement

NGP: Non-Graded Pass

Refer to the Student Handbook for more details.

Relevant FAQs are available here (Section 4).
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Module Outline and Resources

T&L No. of
S/N Problem name Polymall packages CA
Approach lessons
1 PBL Yummy Ice cream PIC L04: Chemical Energetics II NA NA
2 IS Power Extreme PIC L03: Chemical Energetics I
CA1 2
3 PBL Smoky Earthquake N.A.
OC L01: Structure of Organic Molecules
4 IS Carbon Bonding
OC L02: Class of organic compounds and IUPAC naming I CA2 2
5 PBL Little Chemist in Action OC L11: Electrophilic Addition Reactions
OC L07: Mechanisms of Organic Reactions
6 eLearning Chain Reaction
OC L08: Free Radical Substitution Reactions
CA3 2
OC L09: SN1 Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions
7 PBL Flipping Umbrella
OC L10: SN2 Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions
8 PBL (Lab) How does the reaction go? PIC L02: Chemical Kinetics II
9 IS Harmful Emissions N.A. CA4 3
10 PBL (Lab) All that glitters… PIC L09: Electrochemistry III
PIC L12: Transition Metals
11 IS Colourful Glass
POC L01: Atomic Structure
12 PBL (Lab) Circular Reactions N.A. CA5 3
13 PBL The Breakdown POC L15: Nuclear Chemistry

13 weeks of Clustered Learning approach

• 1 × eLearning
• 8 × PBL (including 3 lab lessons)
• 4 × IS 5
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Lesson Schedule and Key Deliverables

Activity Duration Time Remarks
LP1 1 hr 15 mins 0830 - 0945
Break 45 mins 0945 - 1030
LP2 1 hr 15 mins 1030 - 1145
Study Period
1 hr 45 mins 1145 - 1330
(inc lunch time)
Online LEO quiz Online LEO quiz
• In-class • In-class
• Submit by 2.00pm • Submit by 2.00pm
• Max time: 30 mins • Max time: 30 mins
• No discussion is allowed • No discussion is allowed
• Might start earlier
LP3 2 hrs 1330 – 1530
Extra Practice + Q&A Cluster quiz*
• In-class
• Max time: 90 mins
• Close Laptop
• No discussion is allowed

1600 – 2359 Content-based RJ submitted by 11.59pm

*Lesson: 3, 5, 7, 10, 13 6
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Assessment
Weightings of CA and MSA/ESE in Module Grade
Computation:
100% CA = 100% of Module Grade
Overall Grade Structure:
Grade Structure
Continuous
A - B - C - D - F X
Assessment Grade
*Distincti
Module Grade on/ A
B+ B C+ C D+ D - F X
Points 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 0
Description Pass Fail Absent

• Be regular in attendance.
• Students must submit Medical certificates via RP connect. For non-MC related cases, submit via
OASIS. All LOA must be submitted within 3 working days from last day of absence.
• Students must apply for LOA if students cannot attend lessons due to valid reasons, e.g. suffering
from illness, representing RP for competitions.
• LOAs will NOT be applicable in the computation of the CA component of the module grade.
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Assessment

Collaborative Self directed learning

learning (Class participation
1 CA
Grade
Content-based
Leo Online quiz Cluster quiz
RJ

There are 5 CA grades.

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Grading rubrics
Learning
Evidence Weighting
Attributes
Outcome based:
Attainment of
1. Quality of content-based RJ
knowledge 60%
2. Quality of LEO online quiz
and skills
2. Quality of cluster quiz
Outcome based:
Engagement in 1.Quality of contributions in the avenues of collaboration
collaborative 2.Quality of answers and explanations when questioned 20%
learning 3.Responsiveness to questions asked and willingness to answer
questions
Self directed Outcome based:
20%
learning 1.Quality of class participation

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Key Deliverables for Attainment of Knowledge

Late Submission of LEO online quiz or Cluster quiz or RJ

• Will result in downgrading of CA grade.

• Submission of LEO online quiz will be before 2.00pm of every

lesson day.

• Submission of cluster quiz will be before end of the lesson.

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Key Deliverables for Attainment of Knowledge

A202 Rules and Regulations for LEO quiz and cluster quiz
• You are reminded to maintain Academic Integrity at all times and must not share your
LEO quiz and Cluster quiz with other students.
• Do note that any students caught cheating during the LEO quiz and/or cluster quiz in
any way is liable to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, an outright failure
for the CA grade and downgrading of the Module Grade.
• More severe penalties which can be imposed on a student caught cheating in the LEO
quiz and/or cluster quiz include suspension or even dismissal from the polytechnic.
• The quizzes are meant to be done individually by the student (without consulting
anyone).
• For the LEO quiz, students can refer to bounded notes or resources stored in their
laptop.
• For the cluster quiz, students are NOT allowed to refer to the laptop but they can refer
to their own written notes and printed IS slides.
• It is highly encouraged that students take down their own notes while the lecturer is
going through lesson so students can refer to them during their quizzes.
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LEO2.0 Attendance Page and

Email Notification
Check LEO 2.0 attendance page regularly to ensure that your attendance
has been captured correctly.

Check RP email for more details.

Click on the LEO2.0
Your PC, Mentor, Module Chair and Class Lecturer will also get
information icon for
a copy of this email.
details

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Impt! What documents to submit if students

are absent for grading cluster?
• IMPORTANT!
• LOAs will NOT be applicable in the computation of the CA component
of the module grade.
• When a student is absent for the grading cluster (For lessons L03, L05,
L07, L10, L13), the student will still be expected to submit the
following:
o Send LOA (eg. Medical certificate) to your lecturer via email
o Leo Quiz (submit by 12pm the following day)
o Cluster quiz (submit by 12pm the following day/agreed time with
your lecturer)
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LOA Process Flow (Student)

Apply for LOA Receive Check application

via RP acknowledgement status via email /
Connect email with Student Portal
RP Connect
Application ID

• Students submit LOAs (Medical certificates) via RP connect.

• Keep the physical hardcopy of Medical certificates for at least 1
semester.
• Submit Non-MC LOAs in OASIS.
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Leo 2.0

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Download the lesson package from LEO 2.0

1 Click on Modules

2 Search for Module Code/Name: A202 Chemistry II

3 Click on Learning path and

Select Lesson #01
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Download the lesson package from LEO 2.0

4 Download package from L01 Student resources

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Need help to navigate through LEO 2.0?

1. Click on Your Name → 2. User Guide

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Reset PW

To reset password, there’s no need to visit the IT Helpdesk in school.

• You may do it on your own with the attached pdf file “reset
password”.
• For other IT issues, you may email Help-IT@rp.edu.sg or call 6697
1500
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