James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

CH1001 - Chemistry: A Central Science

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
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

Graduate Qualities

Assumed
Knowledge:
It is assumed that students undertaking this subject will have successfully completed senior Chemistry and MathsB, or will have completed MA1020 and CH1020 or equivalent, prior to enrollment.

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coordinator: Professor Richard Keene
Lecturers: Ms Shiyo Hayashi, Assoc. Professor Michael Oelgemoeller, Ms Anne Hartshorn-Smith, Dr Gregory Watson, Dr Brian McCool, Mr Brian Foster, Professor Richard Keene.
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%).

    JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
    Census Date 21-Jul-2011
    Coordinator: Professor Richard Keene
    Contact hours:
    • 36 hours lectures
    • 12 hours tutorials
    • 30 hours practicals
      Assessment:end of semester exam (60% - 80%); laboratory work and reports (20% - 40%).

      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.