Available in 2024
Course code

CHEM1120

Units

10 units

Level

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. This course focuses on the foundation concepts of chemistry and will introduce the chemistry of organic and inorganic compounds, and illustrates basic physical concepts central to an understanding in the discipline.This is the second of two foundation subjects in the key scientific discipline of chemistry, providing core knowledge in science, engineering, human nutrition and the life sciences.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Ourimbah

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe and apply foundational concepts in chemistry;

2. Describe and apply foundational physical chemical principles as they apply to kinetics, energy, and acidity;

3. Recognise, identify, name and cite examples of bioorganic compounds, their reactions and characteristics;

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 as appropriate with relevant examples from applicable areas:

Concepts in Physical Chemistry

  •           enthalpy, entropy, free energy & calorimetry, quilibrium, kinetics, acids & bases

Concepts in Bioorganic Chemistry

  •          carbohydrates & biopolymers, amino acids & proteins, chirality

Inorganic Chemistry

  •          transition metals & coordination chemistry, metals in bioorganic systems

Requisite

This course has similarities to CHEM1020. If you have successfully completed CHEM1020 you cannot enrol in this course.


Assumed knowledge

Fundamental concepts developed in CHEM1110 are extended in CHEM1120. It is assumed that students undertaking CHEM1120 have taken CHEM1110 (or equivalent). Students with prior learning in high school chemistry (or equivalent alternate study, such as Open Foundation) will have sufficient background to undertake this course.


Assessment items

In Term Test: Final Examination
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratory reports
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Problem solving workshops

Quiz: Mid Semester Quizzes (2)
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Laboratory-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s)
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s)
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.

Course outline