CHM1022 · Chemistry 2

Overview

You will explore the behaviour and characteristics of chemicals through a number of interesting case studies incorporating a range of significant biological and synthetic molecules. Along the way, you will discuss the formation of inorganic coordination complexes and investigate their role in colour and magnetism, and metals in biological systems. The concepts developed within the workshops and tutorials are complemented through a laboratory program where you will have the opportunity to use a variety of analytical techniques and design their own experiments to solve a range of chemical problems.

Areas of study: Biochemistry Chemistry Microbiology Physiology

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of chemical nomenclature;
2. Describe the classification, structure and properties of a wide range of organic compounds;
3. Discuss the properties of transition elements;
4. Describe a wide range of coordination compounds and their structures;
5. Employ spectroscopy analysis to investigate molecular structure;
6. Foster practical skills by exploiting an inquiry-based approach to the chemistry laboratory experience;
7. Communicate chemistry, and discuss the social and environmental responsibility of chemists in the global community.

Workload

• One 1-hour online video content or equivalent; • One hour of directed independent study and • One 2-hour workshop per week and • One 3-hour laboratory as scheduled.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.