CHEM1020
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
Often referred to as a 'Central Science', Chemistry is the study of chemicals and chemical processes that underpin physical and biological phenomena. Chemistry impacts and interacts with our lives on a daily basis, including the food we eat, the medicine we take, and the energy we use. CHEM1020 is the second of two foundation subjects in the key central scientific discipline of chemistry, providing core knowledge and skills, useful in science, engineering and life sciences.In CHEM1020, students will continue to explore the primary concepts of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, the chemistry of carbon compounds, and principal physical concepts of the discipline.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. describe and apply foundational concepts in inorganic chemistry;
2. recognise, identify, name and cite examples of organic compounds, their functional groups, their reactions and spectrometric characteristics;
3. describe and apply foundational physical chemical principles as they apply to kinetics, energy, acidity and electrochemistry;
4. apply the scientific method, namely, employ systematic observation, measurement and experimentation, and the formulation, testing and modification of hypotheses in the conduct and reporting of experiment results;
5. implement safe laboratory practice, including wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment, safe handling of chemicals and laboratory equipment and safe disposal of chemicals according to the relevant safety data sheets (SDS).
Content
The course involves study of the following topics, illustrated where appropriate with relevant examples from applicable areas:
1. Concepts in Inorganic Chemistry:
- the Periodic Table and inorganic chemistry
- elements and the periodic table
- alkali, alkaline earth and main group chemistry
- structure of inorganic solids
- transition metals and coordination chemistry
- bonding and molecular structure in inorganic compounds
2. Concepts in Physical Chemistry II:
- reaction kinetics
- acids and bases
- entropy and free energy
- electrochemistry
3. Concepts in Organic Chemistry II:
- introduction to functional group chemistry
- spectroscopy
- haloalkanes
- alcohols
- amines;
- aldehydes and ketones (alkanals and alkanones)
- carboxylic acids and their derivatives
Assumed knowledge
The completion of CHEM1010 (Introductory Chemistry I) (or equivalent) is considered highly desirable. Students without this level of knowledge are highly recommended to read the advice given under Assumed Knowledge for CHEM1010, Introductory Chemistry I.
Assessment items
Formal Examination: Written exam covering foundation concepts of chemistry
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Written or Online Laboratory Reports
Compulsory Requirement: Submit 90% of assessment components - Must submit 90% of the assessment components to pass the course.
Quiz: Online quizzes
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 9 week(s)
- First week of laboratory will be induction.
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 36 hour(s) per term
Course outline
- CHEM1020 - Semester 2, 2023 (Callaghan) (PDF, 212.9 KB)
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