Chemistry 2
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 60 Hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
Aims and objectives
To expand the fundamentals of modern chemistry introduced in Chemistry 1/Introduction to Chemistry, developing further competence in the laboratory along with proficiency in the areas of physical, analytical and organic chemistry.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
1. Conduct precise, accurate and safe experiments in the areas of analytical, physical and organic chemistry and interpret results in accordance with chemical theory.
2. Describe and apply problem solving in the areas of solubility equilibria and redox reactions.
3. Define key concepts in analytical chemistry and conduct problem solving activities based on the concepts of gravimetry and titrimetry.
4. Apply knowledge of thermodynamics including calorimetry, enthalpy, entropy and Gibb’s energy to problem solving activities.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of chemical bonding in terms of atomic orbitals, valence bond theory and hybridisation.
6. Apply knowledge of organic chemistry to name and draw organic molecules and predict their physical and chemical properties
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
1. Conduct precise, accurate and safe experiments in the areas of analytical, physical and organic chemistry and interpret results in accordance with chemical theory.
2. Describe and apply problem solving in the areas of solubility equilibria and redox reactions.
3. Define key concepts in analytical chemistry and conduct problem solving activities based on the concepts of gravimetry and titrimetry.
4. Apply knowledge of thermodynamics including calorimetry, enthalpy, entropy and Gibb’s energy to problem solving activities.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of chemical bonding in terms of atomic orbitals, valence bond theory and hybridisation.
6. Apply knowledge of organic chemistry to name and draw organic molecules and predict their physical and chemical properties
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
*Scheduled face to face: Lectures (36 hours), Laboratory Work (24 hours)
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Test 1 | Individual | 10-15% | 5 |
| Test 2 | Individual | 10-15% | 2 |
| Test 3 | Individual | 10-15% | 4 |
| Practical work | Individual/Group | 30-40% | 1 |
| Examination | Individual | 30-40% | 3, 6 |
Minimum requirements to pass this unit
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) Obtain at least 40% on average over the tests and the final exam, and must
(iii) complete a specific fraction of non-reportable laboratory work based on the criteria for successful completion as explained in the lab handout(s)
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) Obtain at least 40% on average over the tests and the final exam, and must
(iii) complete a specific fraction of non-reportable laboratory work based on the criteria for successful completion as explained in the lab handout(s)
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirements (ii) and (iii) will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
General skills outcomes
During this unit students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills:
- problem solving skills
- analysis skills
- communication skills
- ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and
- ability to work independently
- problem solving skills
- analysis skills
- communication skills
- ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and
- ability to work independently
Content
• A basic introduction to organic chemistry - the classes and structure of organic chemicals including the importance of functional groups.
• Nomenclature (naming of simple and complex organic molecules).
• An introduction to reaction mechanisms involving organic chemicals and including ways to categorise those reactions.
• Quantitative analysis of chemicals using acid-base titrations, potentiometric titrations, complexometric titrations, and gravimetric analysis.
• How to obtain good precision in chemical analysis.
• The basic laws of thermodynamics, chemical spontaneity and the extent of chemical reactions.
• Bonding, electronic configuration and Lewis structures.
• Selected practical work with an emphasis on techniques and investigative skills.
• Nomenclature (naming of simple and complex organic molecules).
• An introduction to reaction mechanisms involving organic chemicals and including ways to categorise those reactions.
• Quantitative analysis of chemicals using acid-base titrations, potentiometric titrations, complexometric titrations, and gravimetric analysis.
• How to obtain good precision in chemical analysis.
• The basic laws of thermodynamics, chemical spontaneity and the extent of chemical reactions.
• Bonding, electronic configuration and Lewis structures.
• Selected practical work with an emphasis on techniques and investigative skills.
Study resources
- References.
References
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.