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610-122 Chemistry (Advanced Studies Program) | |
Note | Credit cannot be gained for this subject and 610-142, 610-162 or 610-052 |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 2 |
Coordinator | Dr W D McFadyen |
Prerequisites | Chemistry 610-121, 610-141, 610-161 or 610-051. Entry to this subject will be by invitation |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | 36 lecturers, six 3-hour practical sessions, 20 hours workshop/tutorials, 9 hours self-paced computer assisted learning |
Subject Description | On completion of 610-122 the student should have an understanding of reaction mechanisms; chemical transformation of organic compounds; organic chemical synthesis; intermolecular forces and the energetics and structures of solid state materials; and the structure and bonding of main group and transition elements and their important compounds. In the practical component students should develop basic laboratory skills (observation, analytical techniques; report writing); oral communication skills; independent learning skills; appreciation of the importance of instrumental methods in chemistry; and an appreciation of the health and safety issues associated with the safe handling and disposal of laboratory chemicals. The subject provides an introduction to: physical properties and chemical reactions of organic compounds; reaction mechanisms and chemical equilibria; organic acids and bases; nucleophilic substitution (SN1 and SN2); elimination reactions (E1 and E2); electrophilic addition to alkenes; electrophilic aromatic substitution; nucleophilic addition and substitution to carbonyls; oxidation and reduction; radical addition, substitution and polymerisation reactions; structure and bonding of main group and transition elements and their important compounds; reactions involving solubility; pH equilibria and redox (reduction/oxidation); chemical, technology and analytical applications of electrochemistry; and the structure, applications and biological roles of transition metal coordination compounds. |
Assessment | A 3-hour written examination at the end of semester plus short tests and assignments (80%); practical work is continously assessed and represents 20% of the final assessment. Practical work must be completed satisfactorily before credit can be granted for the subject. |
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