CH1013 - Chemistry for the Dental Sciences
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2018 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree only.
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. Carbohydrates. Synthetic polymers. Metallurgy. Alloys/Ceramics. Physical Chemistry. Stoichiometry, gas laws, chemical kinetics, catalysis (enzymatic applications), thermochemistry, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry of drugs, radiochemistry, electrochemistry (Nernst equation, cell membrane applications, corrosion, batteries). Colligative properties (osmosis). Pharmacokinetics. Pharmacodynamics.
Learning Outcomes
- In conjunction with CH1010, to become familiar with key chemical concepts that are involved in medicinal and polymer chemistry as it applies to later years of the course;
- Become familiar with the acid/base chemistry of drug molecules and develop an understanding of basic pharmacology;
- Become familiar with the physical chemistry concepts used in the dental sciences (kinetics, thermochemistry, electrochemistry,metallurgy);
- Build a knowledge of standard inorganic and organic nomenclature needed in understanding drug / nutrient formulations;
- Develop competence in the application of common laboratory techniques in chemistry, particularly those relevant to drug structure and activities.
Availabilities | |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 23-Aug-2018 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Mark Payne |
| Lecturers: | Dr Mark Payne, Professor Alan Nimmo. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (55%); other exams (20%); assignments (5%); marks for practical exercises (20%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: | Practical component: students will fail the course if they miss 2 or more practicals without a valid reason (generally medical certificates will be required) |
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