Chemistry Question

Assignment

Instructions

Students will work in groups of 2-3 students. Working as a group, students will 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.

The project must be presented via voiceover or video presentation and contain ALL group members presenting on the topic. The presentation should be 10-15 mins in length. Do not include embedded videos from YouTube, Kahn Academy, TikTok, or other sources as these will not count toward the length.

The following link provides a tutorial on how to create a narrated PowerPointLinks to an external site.

Suggested Formats

• PowerPoint or Prezi presentations
• Model based presentation
• Poster presentation
• Creating video to demonstrate/show the topic
• Report in Microsoft Word
• Creating animation to demonstrate/show the topic

Suggested Project Topics

• Linking ADPIE/ADOPIE to the scientific method (CO 1) THIS IS THE ONE I PICKED!!
• 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

CO 1: Apply the scientific method to propose a hypothesis and set up an experiment including positive and negative controls and appropriate units of measurement.

CO 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.

CO 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.

CO 4: Balance chemical equations, calculate the molar mass of all compounds in the reaction and demonstrate how mole ratios play a role in stoichiometry.

CO 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.

CO 6: Calculate the concentration and volume of a solution given solute and solvent parameters.

CO 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.

CO 8: Differentiate the common classes of organic functional groups and identify the appropriate common or IUPAC names, applications, and chemical structures for simple organic.

CO 9: Differentiate between the types of radio-active decay at the subatomic level and provide real-world applications, sources, and risks.

CO 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

Rubric

Group Project (CHEM120)

Group Project (CHEM120)

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelationship with Nursing	12 to >11.0 pts Excellent Ties between the chemistry topic and nursing are well explained and clear. 11 to >8.0 pts Good Ties between the chemistry topic and nursing are explained. 8 to >4.0 pts Average Ties between the chemistry topic and nursing are somewhat explained. 4 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Ties between the chemistry topic and nursing are not well explained.	12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVisuals	12 to >11.0 pts Excellent Group makes great use of visuals (drawings, models, short videos, ect.) to demonstrate points. 11 to >9.0 pts Good Group makes use of visuals (drawings, models, short videos, ect.) to demonstrate points. 9 to >4.0 pts Average Group makes some use of visuals (drawings, models, short videos, ect.) to demonstrate points. 4 to >0 pts Needs Imrpovement Group makes little or no use of visuals. (E.g. PowerPoints slides that are nothing but text).	12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEnthusiasm and Participation	12 to >11.0 pts Excellent All group members participate to enthusiastically present how their chemistry topic ties to the field of nursing. 11 to >9.0 pts Good Some group members participate to enthusiastically present how their chemistry topic ties to the field of nursing. 9 to >4.0 pts Average Some group members participate presenting how their chemistry topic ties to the field of nursing. 4 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Some group members participate present how their chemistry topic ties to the field of nursing without enthusiasm	12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAccuracy	12 to >11.0 pts Excellent Chemistry used is accurate and well explained. Chemistry and application are woven together well. 11 to >9.0 pts Good Most of the chemistry used is accurate and well explained. Chemistry and application are occasionally woven together well. 9 to >4.0 pts Average Most of the chemistry used is accurate and well explained. Chemistry and application are not well connected. 4 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Most of the chemistry used is incorrect. Chemistry and application are not connected.	12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch	12 to >11.0 pts Excellent Topic is well supported by APA cited sources (in line or on the same slide). 11 to >9.0 pts Good Topic is generally well supported by APA cited sources (in line or on the same slide). 9 to >4.0 pts Average Topic is occasionally supported by APA cited sources (in line or on the same slide). 4 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Topic is never or rarely supported by APA cited sources (in line or on the same slide).	12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization	12 to >11.0 pts Excellent Information is presented using clear and concise language in an organized manner. 11 to >9.0 pts Good In general, information is presented using clear and concise language in an organized manner. 9 to >4.0 pts Average Information is presented in an organized manner but could use improvement in the area of clarity. 4 to >0 pts Needs Improvement Information is presented in an unorganized manner and could use improvement in the area of clarity.	12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength	10 pts Excellent Presentation is 10-15 minutes in length. 0 pts Needs Improvement Presentation is shorter than 10 minutes or longer than 15 minutes in length.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation of Sources	6 pts Excellent All sources are properly cited. 0 pts Needs Improvement One or more resources are NOT properly cited.	6 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling/Grammar	12 pts Excellent No errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation. 11 pts Good Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (1-5 errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 9 pts Average Presentation needs improvement in the areas of organization and clarity OR (6+ errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 4 pts Needs Improvement Presentation needs improvement in the areas of organization and clarity and has 6+ errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation.	12 pts
Total Points: 100

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