ICFCHE7000 Chemistry
How to Cook ‘Namas’ Task Information
Description
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Information
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Assessment title
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How to Cook Namas
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Assessment type
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Investigation
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Word Count
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N/A
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Weighting
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1%
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Total marks
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1
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Submission method
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Submission on Canvas
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Feedback provided
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By lecturer (written or verbally)
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Your Task
The purpose of this task is to identify the different structural forms of a polymer by exploring how Namas is made in the Torres Strait.
Your task is to:
1. Watch this video intro, and then from 6:10 as a class.
2. Read this link
a. Identify the conditions needed to make Namas (ceviche).
b. Identify what happens to the protein molecules.
c. Identify how this process changes the physical appearance of the fish.
3. Read this link
a. Copy and paste an image of each structural form. (primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary)
b. Write a summary sentence for each structural form.
c.
d. Define denatured.
4. Using the link in point 3, describe how Namas is ‘cooked’ using lemon juice.
5. Confirm your description by watching this video.
Learning Outcomes
This task will address the following Learning Outcomes of the course.
Learning Outcome (LO)
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Description
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LO5
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Name basic concepts of organic chemistry including the structure, function and chemical reactions of selected hydrocarbons, functional groups, and polymers.
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LO6
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Communicate foundational chemical concepts to a range of audiences through a selection of written and verbal methods.
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Assessment Instructions
· Save your word document or pdf document using the format ICFCHE7000_LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_ASSESSMENTTYPE.
· Upload a copy of your document to Canvas prior to the due date.
Tips & Scoring Guide:
Marks are provided for effort, rather than for technical accuracy. You will score two points for presenting a completed attempt.
Remember!
Support each other with new learning throughout the trimester.