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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Chemistry

610-162 Chemistry

Coordinator:

Dr J. M. White

Prerequisite/s:

610-161 or 610-141

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

39 lectures (3 a week), six 3 hour sessions practical work, 12 hours tutorials, 18 hours problem solving/computer aided learning workshop sessions. Note that some of the lectures may be replaced with self-paced computer aided learning materials, developed specifically for this subject: this will be announced in the first two weeks of semester

Objectives:

As for 610-122 Chemistry

Content:

Reactions of organic compounds, classes and mechanisms of reactions, introduction to synthetic pathways; rates of chemical reactions; solution chemistry; ions in solution; acid-base chemistry; oxidation-reduction reactions; equilibrium electrochemistry; chemistry of the transition metals; metals in biological systems.

Assessment:

A 3-hour written examination at the end of Semester 2. Practical work and workshops are continuously assessed and together represent 20% of the final assessment. Practical and workshop assignments must be completed satisfactorily before credit can be granted for the subject.

Prescribed Texts:

As for 610-121 Chemistry

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