chemistry project
This week you need to get your topic approved for the group project due in Week 8. Please review the requirements for this assignment now.
Students. pick a topic based on course outcomes (COs), research that topic for its connection to nursing/health care. Students may pick a topic from the suggested topics list or instructors may choose to assign specific topics to students. Additionally, students may choose a different topic that is relevant to the COs as long as the faculty approves it. Students must get approval for their chosen topic and format from the instructor.
Students will present or submit their project using the format specified by the instructor. Each student must contribute meaningfully to the project and be part of project presentation. The instructor will specify a due date for the project. Additionally, instructors may have additional requirements. Students must check with their instructor regarding the presentation topic, format and any additional requirements. Students are encouraged to start work on this project early in the session.
Suggested Formats:
· PowerPoint or Prezi presentations
· Model based presentation
· Poster presentation
· Creating video to demonstrate/show the topic
· Creating animation to demonstrate/show the topic
Suggested Project Topics
· Linking ADPIE/ADOPIE to the scientific method (CO 1)
· Chemistry and public health effects of the Flint River crisis (CO 6, 7)
· Isotopes in cancer treatment (CO 9)
· Uses of radioisotopes in imaging techniques and importance of these techniques (CO 2, 9)
· Use of radioisotopes in diagnosis and therapy (not including imaging methods) (CO 2, 9)
· Simple ionic compounds in healthcare and their uses (CO 3)
· Why certain molecules are able to cross the blood brain or placental barrier or skin while others are not (CO 8)
· Relating stoichiometry to dosage calculations (CO 4)
· Application of the ideal gas laws to gas canisters (CO 5)
· Acidosis and Alkalosis (CO 7)
· Tracking the functional group similarities between a series of synthetic drugs and the natural compounds they were based on (CO 8)
· Chemistry of therapeutic drug(s) and how they affect health/human body (CO 8)
· Chemistry of recreational drug(s)/chemicals and how they affect health/human body (CO 9/10)
· Use of polymers in clinical interventions (CO 8, 10)
· How vitamins and minerals/trace elements affect health/human body (CO 3)
· Chemistry of nutrition (CO 10)
· Looking at the gene sequence that is linked to a genetic disorder (CO 10)
· Gene Therapy (CO 10)
· Other topics as approved by instructor
Grading
This assignment will be grading using the below rubric. ALL students from a group must participate in preparation and presentation.
Outcomes
1. Apply the scientific method to propose a hypothesis and set up an experiment including positive and negative controls and appropriate units of measurement.
2. Predict the numbers of protons, neutrons, and electrons given the atomic symbol or limited information for a specific isotope of an element and relate them to atomic mass and charge.
3. Determine chemical names and/or chemical formula for diatomic or simple polyatomic compounds and draw a Lewis structure, construct a molecular geometry and determine the polarity for a covalent compound.
4. Balance chemical equations, calculate the molar mass of all compounds in the reaction and demonstrate how mole ratios play a role in stoichiometry.
5. Predict how a change in one or more of the parameters of a gas alters dependent gas parameters such as pressure, volume or temperature.
6. Calculate the concentration and volume of a solution given solute and solvent parameters.
7. Predict the properties of and identify reduction and oxidation agents as well as acids and bases by analysis of chemical formulas, chemical reactions, and solution pH values.
8. Differentiate the common classes of organic functional groups and identify the appropriate common or IUPAC names, applications, and chemical structures for simple organic compounds,
9. Differentiate between the types of radio-active decay at the subatomic level and provide real-world applications, sources, and risks.
10. Contrast the synthesis, composition, structure and functions of major biological macromolecules and Illustrate the process of flow of genetic information.
Due Date
By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
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Category |
Excellent (8 points/category) |
Good (7-5 points/category) |
Average (4-3 points/category) |
Needs improvement (0-2 points/category) |
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Topic Relationship with nursing |
Ties between the chemistry topic and nursing are well explained and clear. |
Ties between the chemistry topic and nursing are explained. |
Ties between the chemistry topic and nursing are somewhat explained. |
Ties between the chemistry topic and nursing are not well explained. |
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Visuals |
Group makes great use of visuals (drawings, models, short videos, etc.) to demonstrate points. |
Group makes use of visuals (drawings, models, short videos, etc.) to demonstrate points. |
Group makes some use of visuals (drawings, models, short videos, etc.) to demonstrate points. |
Group makes little or no use of visuals (drawings, models, short videos, etc.) to demonstrate points. |
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Enthusiasm and participation |
All group members participate to enthusiastically present how their chemistry topic ties to the field of Nursing |
Some group members participate to enthusiastically present how their chemistry topic ties to the field of Nursing |
Some group members participate to present how their chemistry topic ties to the field of Nursing |
Some group members participate to present how their chemistry topic ties to the field of Nursing without enthusiasm |
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Accuracy |
Chemistry used is accurate and well explained. Chemistry and application are woven together well. |
Most of the chemistry used is accurate and well explained. Chemistry and application are occasionally woven together well. |
Most of the chemistry used is accurate and well explained. Chemistry and application are not well connected. |
Most of the chemistry used is incorrect. Chemistry and application are not connected. |
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Craft |
From the presentation it is clear that the group was prepared well and were organized. A coherent story is told. |
From the presentation it is clear that the group was mostly prepared. |
From the presentation it is clear that the group was mostly prepared but were not organized. |
From the presentation it appears that the group was not prepared and the presentation is organized. |
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Questions |
The group is able to clearly answer questions relating to their topic. |
The group is mostly able to answer questions relating to their topic. |
The group can occasionally answer questions related to their topic. |
The group cannot answer questions posed about the topic covered. |
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Length: The presentation must be at about 10-15 minutes in length (7 points). |
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Additionally, all sources used must be properly cited. (5 points) |
Rubric
Group Project (CHEM120)
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Group Project (CHEM120) |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelationship with Nursing |
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12 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVisuals |
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12 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEnthusiasm and Participation |
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12 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAccuracy |
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12 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch |
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12 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization |
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12 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength |
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10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation of Sources |
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6 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling/Grammar |
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12 pts |
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Total Points: 100 |
1. Select a topic from the given list in the week 5 topic approval area
2. Include several visuals (drawings, models, short videos, etc.) to demonstrate points
3. To make ppt include the following
4. A minimum of two research article references.
5. The first two slides introduce the topic and correlate the research articles to the topic
6. Two slides on how the topic relates to the content covered in the course. The chemistry used should be accurate and well explained.
7. Two slides for Chemistry and application woven together.
8. Two slides on ties between the chemistry topic and nursing
9. References, bibliography on the last slide.
10. Narrate the PowerPoint (The following link provides a tutorial on how to create a narrated PowerPointLinks to an external site.)
Assignement will not be graded without narration
11. While not required, I encourage you to have all slides complete by the Sunday of week 6 at 11:59 PM to ensure everyone has time to review.
12. Presentation should be 10-15 min long
13. The final, narrated presentation is due Saturday (Not Sunday) of week 8 at 11:59 PM. I strongly encourage setting a deadline for yourselves on the Wednesday of week 8 just in case any last-minute issues arise as this project is worth 100 points and is a strong part of your final course grade.