CHM1022

Chemistry

(SCI)

Dr Steven Langford

6 points + Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour laboratory or tutorial per week + Second semester + Clayton, Berwick, Gippsland, distance. Prohibition: CHM1042, GAS1282, CHM1616, CHM1639, GAS1202 + Distance students attend a 4-day residential school or are provided with a home experiment kit to undertake practical work.

Synopsis: Usually, students would need either CHM1011 or CHM1031 to progress to CHM1022. Within CHM1022, students will gain an understanding of the structure of atoms and molecules from the perspective of quantum mechanics through to their involvement in biologically important molecules e.g. carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids. Along the way, students will encounter solid-state structures, the importance of nuclear and radiochemistry, and how to use modern spectroscopic techniques to solve structural problems in organic chemistry. The concepts developed within the lectures are strengthened in the laboratory and with the aid of computer-based tutorials and tests.

Assessment: Examinations (2 x 2 hours): 60% + Laboratory work: 20% + Computer tests (9 in total): 20%