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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Chemistry

610-122 Chemistry

Coordinator:

Dr P. J. Thistlethwaite

Prerequisite/s:

610-121 or equivalent

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

39 lectures (3 per week), nine 3-hour sessions practical work, 12 hours tutorials, 9 hours problem solving/computer-aided learning

Objectives:

On completion of 610-122, 610-142 or 610-162 the student should:

Comprehend:

  • basic energy concepts;

  • the nature of chemical change;

  • the reactivity of organic molecules;

  • the structure and reactivity of metal compounds.

Have developed:

  • basic laboratory skills (observation, analytical technique, report writing);

  • oral communications skills;

  • independent learning skills;

  • an appreciation of the health and safety issues associated with the safe handling and disposal of laboratory chemicals.

Content:

Reactivity of organic molecules; the molecules of life; chemical and physical change; liquids and solids, reaction rates and equilibria; energy; chemistry of inorganic molecules and metals; redox chemistry.

Assessment:

A 3-hour written examination at the end of Semester 2. Practical work is continuously assessed and short tests may be given during the semester. These together represent 20% of the final assessment. Practical work must be completed satisfactorily before credit can be granted for the subject.

Prescribed Texts:

As for 610-121 Chemistry

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