CH1012:03
Molecular Chemistry
| Cairns | HECS Band 2 |
33 hours lectures, 10 hours tutorials, 33 hours practicals, 8 hours computer aided modules. Semester 2.
Staff: Dr M Liddell.
Inorganic Chemistry. The chemistry of representative elements from Groups 1A-4A: ionic and covalent molecular compounds. Organometallic and coordination chemistry of the transition elements: spectra, structure and reactivity of metal complexes.
Organic Chemistry. Purification, characterisation and structural determination of organic compounds using chromatography, spectroscopy and microanalysis. Mechanisms and applications of major reaction types: radical substitution, nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic addition, nucleophilic addition, electrophilic aromatic substitution. Conjugation, resonance and aromaticity. Terpenes.
Physical Chemistry. Phase equilibria. New materials (alloys, ceramics, polymers). Colloids: preparation and general properties. Metallurgy.
Learning Objectives:
- gain a sound understanding of the major principles and reactions involved in molecular organic and inorganic chemistry;
- be aware of the applicability of such chemical principles and reactions in the wider scientific context;
- be familiar with, and competent in the application of, a range of common laboratory techniques in chemistry.
Assessment by laboratory work and reports (20%); CAL modules (5%); tests (15%); three-hour examination (60%).