che2fcb fundamentals of chemistry b
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.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorConor Hogan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (CHE1BAS or CHE1CHF or CHE1GEN) and CHE1APL
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 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 |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorConor 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 |