Chemical science
Dr Ray Mayes
6 points * First semester * 39 hours of lectures, 11 hours of tutorials, 18 hours of laboratory work * Gippsland/Distance * Prerequisites: Normally, qualifications providing entry to course * Prohibitions: GAS1202
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will be able to understand better a range of aspects of chemical stoichiometry, the periodic table and periodic properties of the elements and some of their compounds; encounter concepts and models which allow insight and understanding into the bonding and structure of a variety of simple inorganic and organic molecules; classify the wide range of organic molecules into various groups, apply systematic naming procedures for a wide range of hydrocarbon species, become familiar with chemical properties and reactions for alkanes, alkenes and alkynes, and understand aspects of isomerism and stereochemistry for such materials; study some of the properties of liquids and solutions, examine the concepts of dynamic solution equilibria and apply the principles of equilibrium to a number of situations which are important to chemical analysis and biological science; describe the classification of chemical reactions and basic knowledge on reaction kinetics.
Synopsis Whilst this subject is primarily designed to provide the student with a sound foundation for further studies in chemistry at the tertiary level it also forms an integral part of studies in the biological and physical sciences areas. The subject gives a general introduction to the following areas: general chemical concepts; organic functional groups; solution chemistry; periodicity and molecular geometry; organic stereochemistry and isomerism; chemical ractions and reactivities. The subject is taught by lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes whilst for distance education students a comprehensive set of study guides is provided.
Assessment Two examinations assess the theory component of the subject (85%) with the remaining 15% of assessment being allocated to a laboratory component. This component consists of six experiments and their written reports. Satisfactory performances in both theory and laboratory components are required in order to pass the subject * Tutorial attendance (for Gippsland students) and performance on feedback assignments (for distance education students) is taken into account in deciding a final grade for the case of students whose marks are `borderline' * Relevance of laboratory work to theoretical study: laboratory exercises are used to extend theoretical understanding as well as develop practical skills in the subject matter.
Prescribed texts
Holtzclaw and others General chemistry 9th edn, Harper and Row, 1991
McMurry J Organic chemistry 3rd edn, Brooks-Cole, 1992
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