CH1001 - Chemistry: A Central Science

Credit points:	03
Year:	2010
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	School of Pharmacy & Molecular Sciences

Available to all students who have satisfied the pre-requisite requirements.

<b>Atomic structure, Bonding and Periodicity</b> Chemistry as a central scientific discipline. Atomic and electronic structure. The Periodic Table and periodicity of the elements. Chemical bonding and molecular shape. Hydrogen and hydrogen bonding. Introduction to spectroscopic methods. Classification of chemical reactions. Chemical equations and stoichiometry. <b> Organic Chemistry</b> The diversity of carbon compounds. Functional groups and nomenclature. Purification and characterisation of pure organic compounds; chromatography. A selective overview of major classes of organic compounds emphasising the relationship between structure and function - topics addressed will include: chirality and its importance in biology; issues surrounding the use of non-renewable hydrocarbon resources; molecular recognition and its role in sensors and drug-receptor interactions. <b> Physical Chemistry </b> Elementary dimensional analysis and manipulation of chemical quantities. Introductory concepts in quantitative analysis. Spectroscopy. Fundamentals of chemical thermodynamics, including a general introduction to chemical equilibria. Acid-based equilibria, pH, buffers, carbonate equilibria and the importance of acid base equilibria in industrial, environmental and biological/physiological systems

Learning Outcomes

• appreciate the application and relevance of these principles and reactions to a range of scientific disciplines, including the biological, biomedical, earth and environmental sciences;
• be familiar with, and competent in the application of, simple laboratory techniques in chemistry;
• have been introduced to basic chemical principles and characteristic chemical reactions.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Assumed Knowledge:

It is assumed that students undertaking this subject will have completed senior Chemistry and Maths B with a Grade of (H) or better or will have completed MA1020 and CH1020 or equivalent prior to enrolment.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coordinator:	Professor Richard Keene
Lecturers:	Mr Peter Hanley, Mrs Martina Mylrea, Ms Yasmin Antwertinger, Dr Sandra De Cat, Assoc. Professor Michael Oelgemoeller, Dr Gregory Watson, Dr Brian McCool, Mr Brian Foster, Professor Richard Keene, Professor Lee Fitzpatrick.
Contact hours:	36 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 30 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60% - 70%); laboratory work and reports (20% - 30%); assignments (% - 10%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.