che2fcb fundamentals of chemistry b
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY B
CHE2FCB
2016
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 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 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 |
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.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Use organic reaction mechanisms to describe the important reactions of carbonyl 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.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
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.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
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.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
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.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Writing(Writing)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBelinda Abbott
Class requirements
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.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMS Quiz (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 03, 04 | |
| Laboratory reports (equivalent to 1200 essay words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Test (0.5 hr) | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| Topic exams (2 x 1.5-hr exams) or equivalent assessment tasks during semester | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2016, Week 03-09, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBelinda Abbott
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 03 - 09
One 18.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 03 to week 09 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 03 - 09
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 03 to week 09 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 03 - 09
One 24.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 03 to week 09 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMS Quiz (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 03, 04 | |
| Laboratory reports (equivalent to 1200 essay words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Test (0.5 hr) | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| Topic exams (2 x 1.5-hr exams) or equivalent assessment tasks during semester | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |