che2fca fundamentals of chemistry a
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY A
CHE2FCA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Fundamentals of Chemistry A is a core second year chemistry subject. Students are introduced to the principles and applications associated with the instrumental techniques of mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and ultraviolet / visible spectroscopy. These techniques are routinely used by chemists to identify and characterise chemical species. Students will also be introduced to inorganic and coordination chemistry, and study important trends in the reactivity of the elements. Learning activities include lectures, tutorials, online learning activities, workshops and laboratory classes.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJason Dutton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (CHE1CHF or CHE1GEN) and CHE1APL
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Inorganic Chemistry, 4th edn (or later) | Recommended | Housecroft, C.E. & Sharpe, A.G. (2012) | PEARSON |
| Readings | Physical Chemistry, 9th edn (or later) | Recommended | Atkins, P. W. & de Paula, J. (2010) | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 8th edn (or later) | Recommended | Harris, D. C. (2010) | FREEMAN |
| Readings | Organic Chemistry, 8th edn (or later) | Recommended | McMurry, J. (2012) | Thomson-Brookes/Cole |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Use the periodic table to predict trends in the chemical properties and reactivity of the elements.
- Activities:
- During lectures students will answer short questions individually or as part of small groups, reinforcing lecture material. Students will work problems that reinforce the concepts associated with this ILO individually. This material will be covered in tutorials and students will be required to orally explain their answers and participate in tutorial discussions. Written assignments will be used to reinforce and assess this ILO.
02. Analyse key properties of coordination and organometallic compounds such as structure, nomenclature and bonding.
- Activities:
- During lectures students will answer short questions individually or as part of small groups, reinforcing lecture material. The concepts associated with this ILO will be reinforced using online quizzes, administered using the LMS. Written assignments will be used to reinforce and assess this ILO.
03. Apply Mass Spectrometry and NMR Spectroscopy for the identification and characterisation of chemical species.
- Activities:
- During lectures students will answer short questions individually or as part of small groups, reinforcing lecture material. Students will work through problems that reinforce the concepts associated with this ILO individually. This material will be covered in tutorials and students will be required to orally explain their answers and participate in tutorial discussions. The concepts associated with this ILO will be reinforced using online quizzes administered using the LMS. Written assignments will be used to reinforce and assess this ILO.
04. Interpret Infrared and Ultraviolet-Visible spectra in terms of the spectroscopic transitions that occur within vibrational and electronic energy levels.
- Activities:
- During lectures students will answer short questions individually or as part of small groups thereby reinforcing lecture material. Students will work through problems that reinforce the concepts associated with this ILO individually. This material will be covered in tutorials and students will be required to orally explain their answers and participate in tutorial discussions. The concepts associated with this ILO will be reinforced using online quizzes administered using the LMS. Written assignments will be used to reinforce and assess this ILO.
05. Demonstrate practical skills needed to conduct chemical synthesis and chemical analysis, and be able to interpret and report results from observations and measurements to characterise compounds and materials.
- Activities:
- Working individually or in small groups students will acquire practical skills required for the manipulation of chemicals for chemical synthesis. Working individually or in small groups students will learn techniques (chemical and instrumental) used in modern chemical analysis. Working individually or in small groups students will learn how to make spectroscopic measurements. Students will develop skills in the preparation of laboratory reports, including the use of correct and appropriate prose and presentation of experimental data and results and professional conduct in report presentation.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJason Dutton
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weekly 3hr session. Includes 6 wet labs, 4 workshops and 2 weeks of other activities."
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 10
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Needs to be scheduled at the time as the laboratory class"
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 11 - 13
One 3.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Needs to be scheduled at the time as the laboratory class"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 13
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 13 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory reports (1200 word equivalent) | Hurdle for accreditation with RACI. Students must complete a minimum 75% of lab assessment, and must obtain a score of at least 50% for the laboratory component of the subject. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Topic LMS quizzes (800 word equivalent) | 4 online quizzes, one for each topic. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Topic exams (110 minutes) or equivalent assessment tasks during semester (1600 words equivalent) | Mid semester test in class for Mass Spec and UV topics, central exam for NMR and Inorganic topics | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Topic Assignment (400 word equivalent) | Written assignment about an important application of a chemical elements | 10 | 01 |