CHM1639

Chemistry

Dr Ray Mayes

6 points
* Full-year subject
* 3 hours of lectures and 3 hours of laboratory or tutorial per fortnight
* Gippsland/Berwick/Distance
* Prerequisites: enrolment is restricted to students entering the BSc with partial credit for previous studies in chemistry (eg students who have completed appropriate studies in an approved TAFE course). Enrolment will be accepted only after consultation with the head of school or the subject adviser
* Prohibitions: GAS1202, GAS1281, GAS1282, CHM1011, CHM1031, CHM1022, CHM1042
* Note: Distance education students either attend parts of two 4-day residential schools or are provided with a home experiment kit to undertake practical work.

Objectives On the successful completion of this subject students will be able to fulfil the objectives described in subjects CHM1011 and CHM1022 combined (ie such students will have a background in chemistry which is equivalent to the traditional first-year university level).

Synopsis This subject is designed to enhance the student's prior knowledge in chemistry to the equivalent of that covered by CHM1011 and CHM1022 combined. This level of chemical expertise in combination with BIO1627 and PHS1616 then forms the basis for a variety of further studies at the second-year level in the chemical, biological and physical sciences. CHM1639 consists of sections of traditional first year university chemistry which are not covered to the same depth within approved TAFE or equivalent chemistry programs. Its content in the past has mainly concentrated on selected areas within organic and inorganic chemistry with less emphasis required in physical and analytical chemistry areas. The subject is taught by lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes whilst for distance education students a comprehensive set of study guides is provided. In all cases, CHM1639 students undertake their studies in common with students in subjects CHM1011 and CHM1022.

Assessment Theory component (examinations 70%, computer tests and/or assignments 10%): 80%
* Practical work (ten laboratory exercises and written reports): 20%
* Relevance of laboratory work to theoretical study: laboratory exercises are used to extend theoretical understanding as well as develop practical skills. (The main emphasis of the laboratory course at this level however is fundamental skill development and report writing.)
* Tutorial attendance (for on campus students) and performance on feedback assignments (for distance education students) will be taken into account in deciding a final grade for the case of students whose marks are `borderline'
* A pass in both the theory and practical components is mandatory.

Prescribed texts

McMurry J Organic chemistry 4th edn, Brooks Cole, 1996 or
McMurry J Fundamentals of organic chemistry 3rd edn, Brooks Cole, 1994
Oxtoby D W and Nachtrieb N H Principles of modern chemistry 3rd edn, Saunders, 1996 (under review)

Recommended reading

Kirkup L Experimental methods: An introduction to the presentation of data Wiley, 1994