CH1011 - Chemistry for the Natural Sciences
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2015 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science, Technology & Engineering |
Atomic and Molecular Structure. Electronic structure of atoms, molecules and solids. Bonding theories. Hydrogen bonding in natural systems. Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. IUPAC nomenclature. Organic isomers. Structure and function: proteins, DNA and soaps. Carbohydrates. Physical Chemistry. Stoichiometry, gas laws, chemical kinetics, catalysis (enzymatic applications), thermochemistry, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry (Nernst equation, cell membrane applications, corrosion, batteries). Colligative properties (osmosis). Environmental Chemistry. Atmospheric chemistry, ozone formation and depletion, water chemistry, acid rain, stable isotopes, radiochemistry, the carbon cycle.
Learning Outcomes
- comprehend the fundamentals of first-year chemistry with an emphasis given to areas applicable to tropical, biological, earth and environmental sciences;
- develop organisational, analytical and practical experience in simple chemical laboratory techniques that will be applicable to subsequent studies;
- be able to comprehend and explain chemical principles underlying redox chemistry, periodicity, electronic structure, bonding and molecular geometries, acid/base theory, physical chemistry, applications of stable and radioactive isotopes, atmospheric and aquatic chemistry;
- be able to identify, distinguish and name common inorganic/organic compounds and recognise common chemical reactions including combustion, acid/base reactions and oxidation/reduction;
- be able to analyse and interpret scientific data, including experimental data.
| 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 enrolment. |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | CH1001 |
Availabilities | |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 27-Aug-2015 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Mark Payne. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (35% - 55%); quizzes or tests (30% - 50%); marks for practical exercises (15% - 25%). |
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