FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY B
CHE2FCB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This is a core second year chemistry subject and involves lectures and a laboratory component. This subject will expand student knowledge of stereochemistry and topics covered will include constitutional and conformational isomerism, chirality and diastereoisomerism. The chemistry of carbonyl compounds will be introduced, with a strong focus being placed on the use of organic reaction mechanisms. Analytical electrochemical instrumental techniques, including voltammetry, polarography and ion-selective electrodes will be introduced. Chemical kinetics and catalysis will be covered.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Conor Hogan
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: (CHE1BAS or CHE1CHF or CHE1GEN) and CHE1APL
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: CHE2DEV
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Organic Chemistry 8th edn 2008 | Prescribed | McMurry, J. | THOMSON-BROOKS/COLE |
| Readings | Physical Chemistry 9th edn 2010 | Prescribed | Atkins, P. W. & de Paula, J. | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Quantitative Chemical Analysis 7th edn 2007 | Prescribed | Harris, D. C. | FREEMAN |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Conor Hogan
Class requirements
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.
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.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| LMS Quiz | 10 | |
| Laboratory reports (three written reports (300 words each) and three short reports) | 20 | |
| Topic assignment (length ~500 words) | 10 | |
| Topic exam (2 x 1.5-hr exams) | 60 |