CHEMISTRY 12.5 Dr V McRae Knowledge of VCE Chemistry is desirable. First semester 39 lectures (3 per week), Six 3-hour sessions practical work, 12 hours tutorials, 18 hours problem solving/computer-aided learning As for 610-121. The composition of matter; chemical reactions and stoichiometry; atomic 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. as for 610-121 CHEMISTRY 12.5 Dr V McRae. Knowledge of VCE Chemistry is desirable. First semester. 39 lectures (3 each week), Six 3-hour sessions practical work, 12 hours tutorials, 18 hours problem solving/computer-aided learning On completion of THIS subjecT 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.
The composition of matter; chemical reactions and stoichiometry; atomic 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 PW and Beran J A General Chemistry (2nd ed) Scientific American Books 1990 CHEMISTRY 12.5 Dr V McRae. Knowledge of VCE Chemistry is desirable. First semester 39 lectures (3 per week), Six 3-hour sessions practical work, 12 hours tutorials, 18 hours problem solving/computer-aided learning. As for 610-121. The composition of matter; chemical reactions and stoichiometry; atomic 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. as for 610-121 CHEMISTRY