VCF1021

Chemistry I (12 points)

(PHA)

Leader: Dr Ossama El-Kabbani

Offered:
Parkville Full year 2003 (Day)
Parkville Full year 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Chemical structure, bonding and shape. Bioinorganic chemistry. Spectroscopy and analysis. Introduction to organic chemistry. Alkanes, stereochemistry, optical activity. Alkenes, aromatics, halides, alcohols, phenols, carbonyls, carboxylic acids and derivatives. Amines, amino acids, sulfur compounds.

Assessment: Mid-year examination (June) (2 hours): 10% + Practical work and other tests: 20% + End-of-year examination (3 hours): 60%