610-142 Chemistry

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Chemistry 610-141

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

On completion of this subject the student should have an understanding of:

• basic energy concepts;
• the nature of chemical change;
• the reactivity of organic molecules;
• the structure of reactivity of metal compounds.

In the practical component students should develop:

• basic laboratory skills (observation, analytical techniques, report writing);
• oral communication skills;
• independent learning skills;
• an appreciation of the health and safety issues associated with the safe handling and disposal of laboratory chemicals.

The subject provides an introduction to: 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 610-141 Chemistry.