che1c1b chemistry 1b
CHEMISTRY 1B
CHE1C1B
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will be introduced to chemical hazards and the safe handling of inorganic and organic chemicals. The topics introduced are the chemistry of carbon compounds: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, halides, phenols, ethers, nitro compounds, amines, aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids. The stereochemistry and its implications are introduced in some detail. Some reaction mechanisms of organic compounds will be introduced in addition to the systematic chemical identification of organic molecules. In this subject, the practical component consists of seven experiments of three hours each. These experiments deal with determination of alcohol content in wine, preparation of Aspirin, TLC analysis of analgesics drugs, molecular models and stereochemistry, relative rates of electrophilic aromatic substitution, the solubility and acid-base properties of organic compounds and functional group tests.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJasim Al-Rawi
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CHE1C1A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Organic chemistry | Prescribed | Bruice, PY 2011 | 7TH ED, PRENTICE-HALL, INC. NEW JERSEY. |
| Readings | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Recommended | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify the name of an organic molecule by observing it's structure and draw the structure of an organic molecule from an appropriate common or systematic (IUPAC) name.
- Activities:
- Students sit two tutorial short tests in week 6 and 12 and submit an assignment in week 13. Seven practical reports are marked in addition to final exam questions.
02. Predict the outcome of a reaction between any given set of organic molecules and synthetic reagents using basic patterns of reactivity or identify appropriate starting materials to synthesize a simple organic molecule which contains one of the common functional groups.
- Activities:
- Students sit two tutorial short tests in week 6 and 12 and submit a written assignment in week 13. Eight practical reports are marked in addition to final exam questions.
03. Predict the overall three-dimensional structure of relatively simple organic molecules that contain the common functional groups by applying the basic principles of bonding, hybridization and conformation analysis.
- Activities:
- Students sit two tutorial short tests in week 6 and 12 and submit an assignment in week 13. Seven practical reports are marked in addition to final exam questions.
04. Safely handle laboratory glassware, equipment, and chemical reagents using general guidelines and basic knowledge about the common hazards associated with operations performed in an organic chemistry laboratory.
- Activities:
- Students are required to submit 7 written practical reports based on group work.
05. Interpret laboratory results and data correctly within inherent limitations regarding precision and report findings in a scientific notebook using acceptable appropriate notational and descriptive content.
- Activities:
- Students are required to submit 7 written practical reports based on group work, in addition to final exam questions.
06. Apply critical thinking to solve problems involving quantitative responses.
- Activities:
- Students sit two tutorial short tests in week 6 and 12 and submit an assignment in week 13. Seven practical reports are marked in addition to final exam questions.
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJasim Al-Rawi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Delivery Method: Or On-Line"
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 3-hour Practical or Directed Learning Activity per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face or online."
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.
"One 1-hour Tutorial or Online Quiz per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-hour examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| practical work | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| problem-based assignment (equiv 400 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 06 | |
| tutorial problems (equiv 500 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 06 |
Singapore, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJasim Al-Rawi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 30.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30-hours of Blended Lectures or Interactive Online Activities per teaching period delivered via face-to-face or online."
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 15.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"15-hours of Lab-Based Practical Class per teaching period delivered face-to-face or as directed online learning."
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"10-hours of Tutorial or Online Quizzes per teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-hour examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 | |
| practical work | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| problem-based assignment (equiv 400 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 06 | |
| tutorial problems (equiv 500 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 06 |