CHM1052 · Chemistry 2 advanced

Overview

This unit has been designed for students who have demonstrated a strong aptitude for chemistry during secondary and/or tertiary studies. In this unit, you will exploit your understanding of general and physical chemistry discussed in CHM1051 to explore the 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 are complemented through an extended 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: Applied microbiology Biochemistry Biotechnology Chemistry Medicinal chemistry Microbiology Physiology Tropical environmental biology

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, bonding, structure, properties and reactions 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. Apply recognised methods for interpreting chemical data;
6. Formulate hypotheses and design chemical experiments to synthesise and collect unique data using a range of sophisticated apparatus and technologies;
7. Foster the acquisition of practical skills by exploiting an inquiry-based approach to the chemistry laboratory experience;
8. Communicate chemistry, and discuss the social and environmental responsibility of chemists in the global community.

Workload

• Two 1-hour online video content or equivalent; • One hour of directed independent study; • One 2-hour workshop and • One 4-hour laboratory as scheduled per week.

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