CHM1042

The world of chemistry II

Dr Bruce Coller

6 points - Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour laboratory or tutorial per week - Second semester - Clayton - Prohibition: CHM1022

Objectives As for CHM1031.

Synopsis This subject continues the introduction to chemistry initiated in CHM1031 and is particularly suited to students with little background in chemistry, physics and mathematics. Emphasis will be placed on the applicability of chemistry and its impact in society. However, the subject is also designed to provide an appropriate background for students who may wish to further their studies in second and third-year chemistry. Energy, hydrocarbons and alternate energy sources, organic chemicals and polymers - functional groups and spectroscopy, chemicals of life, consumer chemicals - looking good and keeping clean, nutrition - the basis of healthy living, medicines and toxic substances, water quality and air quality. There will be complementary practical work designed to demonstrate some of the practical techniques of the subject and show its applications. Typical experiments will include the analysis of common chemicals such as vitamin C, the modelling and testing of organic compounds, measurement of energy changes and the formation of emulsions.

Assessment Examinations (2x2 hours): 50% - Practical work: 30% - Regular testing: 20%

Prescribed texts

Joesten and Wood World of chemistry Saunders, 1996

Back to the 1999 Science Handbook