CHE2FCB

FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY B

CHE2FCB

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

CHE2FCB is a core second year chemistry subject and involves lectures and a laboratory component. This subject will expand student knowledge of organic chemistry with a strong focus on reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry as applicable to organic chemistry. Chemical kinetics, catalysis and their relationship with reaction mechanism will be covered. Analytical electrochemical instrumental techniques, including voltammetry, polarography and ion-selective electrodes will be introduced.

SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorBelinda Abbott

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Students must complete CHE1APL and one of (CHE1BAS or CHE1CHF or CHE1GEN), OR students must complete both of CHE1C1A and CHE1C1B

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects CHE2DEV

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Organic Chemistry	Prescribed	McMurry, J. 2016	Thomson-Brookes/Cole
Readings	Physical Chemistry	Prescribed	Atkins, P.W. & de Paula, J., 2010	Oxford University Press
Readings	Quantitative Chemical Analysis	Prescribed	Harris, D. C., 2010	Freeman

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Identify and describe key stereochemistry elements in organic compounds, and the changes to stereochemistry that occur during chemical reactions.

Activities:: During lectures students will answer short questions individually or as part of small groups, reinforcing lecture material. Students will work through problems that reinforce the concepts associated with this ILO individually. This material will be covered in tutorials and students will be required to orally explain their answers and participate in tutorial discussions. Written assignments will be used to reinforce and assess this ILO.

02. Use reaction mechanisms to describe the important reactions of organic compounds.

Activities:: During lectures students will answer short questions individually or as part of small groups, reinforcing lecture material. The concepts associated with this ILO will be reinforced using online quizzes, administered using LMS. Written assignments will be used to reinforce and assess this ILO.

03. Illustrate the use of electrochemical instrumental techniques (voltammetry, polarography and ion-selective electrodes) in analytical chemistry.

Activities:: During lectures students will answer short questions individually or as part of small groups, reinforcing lecture material. Students will work through problems that reinforce the concepts associated with this ILO individually. This material will be covered in tutorials and students will be required to orally explain their answers and participate in tutorial discussions. Written assignments will be used to reinforce and assess this ILO.

04. Determine a reaction rate expression and relate rates of reactions to reaction variables (including catalysis) and the reaction mechanism.

Activities:: Students will work through problems that reinforce the concepts associated with this ILO individually. This material will be covered in tutorials and students will be required to orally explain their answers and participate in tutorial discussions. The concepts associated with this ILO will be reinforced using online quizzes administered using LMS. Written assignments will be used to reinforce and assess this ILO.

05. Demonstrate practical skills needed to conduct chemical synthesis, chemical analysis and be able to interpret and report the results of spectroscopic measurements.

Activities:: Working individually or in small groups students will acquire practical skills required for the manipulation of chemicals for chemical synthesis. Working individually or in small groups students will learn techniques (chemical and instrumental) used in modern chemical analysis. Working individually or in small groups students will learn how to make spectroscopic measurements. Students will develop skills in the preperation of laboratory reports, including the use of correct and appropriate prose and presentation of experimental data and results and professional conduct in report presentation.

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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBelinda Abbott

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 35
One 3.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 31
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students attend 6 wet lab sessions and additional learning activities as required."

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
LMS Quiz (equivalent to 300 words)		10	03, 04
Laboratory work and reports (equivalent to 1400 words)	Hurdle for accreditation with RACI. Students must complete a minimum 75% of lab assessment, and must obtain a score of at least 50% for the laboratory component of the subject.	30	01, 02, 03, 04, 05
Test during semester (equivalent to 300 words)		10	01, 02
Examinations (2 x 1.25 hour exams) or equivalent assessment tasks during semester		50	01, 02, 03, 04

Singapore, 2017, Week 03-09, Night