Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
EPCHEM116 Chemistry II is a study of a central science where simple models are used to explain chemical concepts and provide insights into the role of chemistry in modern society. The course investigates the concepts of chemical bonding, chemical kinetics, acids and bases, oxidation and biological compounds.
| Objectives | 1. Demonstrate the ability to express chemical ideas in a logical, coherent fashion as required in various scientific applications. 2. Demonstrate skills in working individually and in groups in both practical and theoretical situations and in verbal communication of chemical ideas. 3. Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of basic chemical principles appropriate to commencement of undergraduate study in Chemistry. 4. Demonstrate powers of critical analysis and apply these in the interpretation of chemical data. 5. Demonstrate an ability to solve simple problems in both practical and theoretical contexts. 6. Demonstrate skills in the application of scientific method in practical situations. 7. Demonstrate the ability to use relevant technology in support of chemical inquiry. |
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| Content | The subject covers: 1. Laboratory techniques including observation, recording, graphing, analysis of data, units, scientific notation and the design of experiments. 2. Periodic properties of the elements including development of the periodic table, trends in the periodic table, metals, non-metals and metalloids. 3. Basic concepts of chemical bonding including metallic, ionic, simple covalent and network substances, bond polarity and electronegativity, molecular geometry. 4. The states of matter including gas laws, intermolecular forces. 5. Chemical kinetics including the collision theory and catalysis, energy and chemical change. 6. Oxidation and reduction including electrochemical and electrolytic cells and corrosion. 7. Carbon chemistry and introduction to biochemistry. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | EPCHEM115 Chemistry I or equivalent. | ||||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Laboratory
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Tutorial: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks Laboratory: for 2 hour(s) per Fortnight for 10 weeks |