610-006 Chemistry (Optometry)

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

A knowledge of VCE Chemistry will be assumed.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

The subject provides an introduction to: elementary theories of chemical bonding in organic molecules; the stereochemistry of simple organic molecules and application of stereochemical concepts to the understanding of the relation between molecular shape and biological activity; the nature of biologically important molecules and their functions; the nature of chemical equilibrium with particular reference to acid-base chemistry; the chemistry of polymers, metals and inorganic solids; the chemistry of redox processes; the role of transition metals in life processes.

Assessment

A 3 hour written examination. Practical work is continually assessed. Up to 10% of the total mark may come from continuous assessment tasks given during the course of the semester.

Prescribed Texts

• McMurry J, Organic Chemistry. 4th ed., Brooks/Cole 1996.
• Zumdahl S, Chemical Principles. 3rd ed., Houghton Mifflin 1998.