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Chemistry: Reactions and Synthesis (CHEM20018)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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This subject covers key concepts associated with the synthesis and design of organic and inorganic molecules, molecular architecture and the energy transformations associated with chemical and physical processes. Topics covered include synthesis of simple polyfunctional organic compounds, thermodynamically controlled reactions of s-, p- and d- block elements and thermodynamics. In the last three weeks of the subject students will be able to choose between lecture modules with a focus on introductory materials chemistry or biological chemistry. These topics have applications in drug discovery, chemical industry, nanotechnology, and energy harnessing through conventional and alternative energy sources.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students should:
- have developed an understanding of molecular properties and energetics and be able to apply these concepts to the synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds;
- know approaches to the synthesis and some reactions of simple polyfunctional organic compounds;
- be able to distinguish between kinetically and thermodynamically controlled reactions and to apply these concepts to rationalise synthetic transformations;
- understand basic thermodynamic concepts and the application of these approaches to real solutions, mixtures and phase equilibria;
- have a knowledge of the main factors controlling the substitution and redox reactions of main group and transition metal elements.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
- the ability to comprehend complex concepts and effectively communicate this understanding to the scientific community and in a manner accessible to the wider community;
- the ability to analyse and solve abstract technical problems;
- the ability to connect and apply the learnt concepts to a broad range of scientific problems beyond the scope of this subject;
- an awareness of advanced technologies;
- the ability to think and reason logically;
- the ability to think critically and independently.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM10004 | Chemistry 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
CHEM10006 | Chemistry for Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM10009 | Chemistry for BioSciences | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
OR
Selection of one of the following:
- Chemical specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
- Chemical with Business specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
- Biochemical specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
- Materials specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
Students enrolling in this subject through CHEM10006 Chemistry for Biomedicine or CHEM10009 Chemistry for BioSciences are strongly advised to contact the coordinator to discuss the subject and the background knowledge required.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
CHEM20014 Organic and Physical Chemistry 2
CHEM20021 Physical Chemistry 2
CHEM20022 Organic Chemistry 2
CHEM20023 Inorganic Chemistry 2
CHEM20024 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry 2
CHEM20025 Physical and Inorganic Chemistry 2
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Five short tests conducted on-line using the learning management system (LMS); the tests will run at the end of weeks 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 and each test will contribute equally to this component of the assessment.
| From Week 3 to Week 11 | 20% |
An examination
| End of semester | 80% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Paul Donnelly Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x one hour lectures per week; 1 x one hour tutorial per week; up to 3 x one hour non-compulsory enrichment seminars within normal university hours during the semester. Total 51 hours. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
P Atkins and J De Paula, Atkins’ Physical Chemistry, 10th Ed, Oxford University Press, 2014
M. Weller, T. Overton, J. Rourke and F. Armstrong, Inorganic Chemistry, 6th Ed, Oxford University Press, 2014
J. Clayden, N. Greeves and S. Warren, Organic Chemistry, 2nd Ed, Oxford University Press, 2012
W. Callister & D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering- An Introduction, 9th Ed, Wiley 2013
- Subject notes
It is recommended that students who plan to major in Chemistry to also have completed the following:
- Mathematics and Statistics - two semesters of first year mathematics, for example MAST10005 Calculus 1, MAST10006 Calculus 2 and/or MAST10007 Linear Algebra.
- Physics - VCE Units 3/4 12 Physics or equivalent, for example PHYC10005 Physics 1: Fundamentals
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Medicinal Chemistry Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Chemistry Specialisation (formal) Chemical Major Environmental Science Specialisation (formal) Chemical with Business Specialisation (formal) Biochemical Major Chemistry Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Medicinal Chemistry - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024