CHEMISTRY (ADVANCED) 12.5 Dr V McRae A strong background in VCE Chemistry and related science subjects, especially Physics and Mathematics First semester 39 lectures (3 per week), six 3-hour sessions practical work, 12 hours tutorials, 18 hours problem solving/computer-aided learning On completion of 610-121, 610-141 or 610-161 the student should:

Comprehend:

  • the place of chemistry in society and the physical environment;
  • the structure of matter;
  • basic energy concepts;
  • the structures of hydrocarbon and main group molecules;
  • the important functional groups;
  • the nature of techniques of measurement, the evolution of current theories, the terminology used (nomenclature).

Have developed:

  • basic laboratory skills (observation, analytical technique, report writing);
  • oral communication skills;
  • independent learning skills.
Stellar synthesis of nuclei; atomic spectra and structure; periodic properties; terrestrial forms of the elements; molecules: shapes and bonding; structure and bonding of organic molecules (the biosphere); energy; gases (the atmosphere); structure and bonding of inorganic molecules (the geosphere). A 3-hour written examination at the end of Semester 1. Practical work and workshops are continuously assessed and together represent 20 per cent of the final assessment. Practical and workshop assignments must be completed satisfactorily before credit can be granted for the subject. McMurry J, Organic Chemistry (3rd ed Brooks/Cole 1992) Atkins P W and Beran J. A. General Chemistry (2nd ed Scientific American Books 1990) CHEMISTRY (ADVANCED) 12.5 Dr V McRae. A strong background in VCE Chemistry and related science subjects, especially Physics and Mathematics First semester 39 lectures (3 per week), six 3-hour sessions practical work, 12 hours tutorials, 18 hours problem solving/computer-aided learning On completion of these subjects the student should:

Comprehend:

  • the place of chemistry in society and the physical environment;
  • the structure of matter;
  • basic energy concepts;
  • the structures of hydrocarbon and main group molecules;
  • the important functional groups;
  • the nature of techniques of measurement, the evolution of current theories, the terminology used (nomenclature).

Have developed:

  • basic laboratory skills (observation, analytical technique, report writing);
  • oral communication skills;
  • independent learning skills.
Stellar synthesis of nuclei; atomic spectra and structure; periodic properties; terrestrial forms of the elements; molecules: shapes and bonding; structure and bonding of organic molecules (the biosphere); energy; gases (the atmosphere); structure and bonding of inorganic molecules (the geosphere). A 3-hour written examination at the end of Semester 1. Practical work and workshops are continuously assessed and together represent 20 per cent of the final assessment. Practical and workshop assignments must be completed satisfactorily before credit can be granted for the subject. McMurry J, Organic Chemistry (3rd ed Brooks/Cole 1992) Atkins P W and Beran J. A. General Chemistry (2nd ed Scientific American Books 1990) CHEMISTRY