How many weeks does the course run?
The course runs for 13 weeks.
How many study hours per week does the course expect?
The course expects approximately 10–12 hours per week.
What percentage of the course grade is Task 1 worth?
Task 1 is worth 40% of the course grade.
What is the weight of the mid-semester exam in the course grade?
The mid-semester exam is worth 20% of the course grade.
When is the unenrolment deadline without penalty?
The unenrolment deadline is Friday Week 4, 14 Aug.
What penalties apply if unenrolling before Friday Week 4?
There are no academic or financial penalties before that deadline.
What should students scoring below 14 on the Maths Diagnostic do?
They should seek support from a STEM Learning Adviser.
Does the Maths Diagnostic score count toward the course grade?
No, the diagnostic does not count toward the grade.
What shape and volume does a solid have?
A solid has a definite shape and definite volume.
What volume and shape does a liquid have?
A liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape.
What shape and volume does a gas have?
A gas has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.
What does a physical change not form?
A physical change does not form new substances.
What does a chemical change form through chemical structure changes?
A chemical change forms new substances.
Why is caramelisation of sugar a chemical change?
Because sugar's chemical structure breaks down and reforms into new compounds.
What is the chemical symbol for calcium?
Ca
What is the chemical symbol for neon?
Ne
What is the chemical symbol for lead?
Pb
What is the chemical symbol for iron?
Fe
What is the chemical symbol for sodium?
Na
In which period and group is sodium located?
Period 3, Group 1A (alkali metals)
How do non-metals differ from metals in density and conductivity?
Non-metals have low density and poor electrical conductivity compared to metals.
What physical states can non-metals have at room temperature?
Some non-metals are liquids or gases at room temperature.
How is an unknown element with low density and no conductivity classified?
It is classified as a non-metal.
Which non-metal is liquid at room temperature?
Bromine is liquid at room temperature.
Which elements' names are required for Week 1?
Phosphorus for P and calcium for Ca are required.
What charge does an electron have?
An electron has a charge of 1−.
What is the mass of a proton in grams?
A proton has a mass of 1.673 × 10⁻²⁴ grams.
What is the relative mass of an electron compared to a proton?
The relative mass of an electron is about 0.00055 compared to a proton.
How is the atomic number defined?
is the number of protons in the nucleus.
Test your knowledge with 11 questions on LFS103 Bioscience Week 1.
1. What percentage of the course grade is assigned to Task 2, the mid-semester exam?
2. A student scores below 14 on the Maths Diagnostic. What action is recommended?
Review the complete course in the study sheet for LFS103 Bioscience Week 1.
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