Chemistry
Dr Bryan Gatehouse
8 points * Four 1-hour lectures and one 5-hour laboratory per week * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: CHM1011, CHM1022; twelve points of first-year mathematics which should include MAT1011 or MAT1051
There are four topics discussed in first semester and special attention is given to the concept of energy as it is used in chemistry, the interesting and various chemistry of metallic elements, the chemistry of reactive intermediates in organic reactions and the development of approaches to understanding bonding and the spectroscopic properties of molecules. A detailed subject outline will be available at enrolment.
Assessment
Examinations (2 x 2.5 hours): 70% * Laboratory work: 30%
Prescribed texts
To be advised on enrolment