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Chemistry 2 (CHEM10004)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject provides the continuation of the introduction to the basic concepts of General Chemistry, including chemical kinetics; a revision of carbon-based acids and bases; nucleophilic substitution reactions; elimination reactions; addition reactions; electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions; nucleophilic addition reactions; redox reactions in carbon compounds; spectroscopy and determination of structure; redox reactions and electrochemistry; isolation processes of metals; transition-metal compounds and their nomenclature; coordination chemistry; molecular orbital theory and band structures; properties and structures of solids; aspects of main-group chemistry.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Define the role of chemistry in biology, technology and the physical environment, including the evolution of current theories;
  • Illustrate how the individual concepts taught throughout this subject connect with each other and with the concepts learned in Chemistry 1 to form a fundamental basis of the chemical sciences;
  • Execute basic laboratory experiments; analyse and interpret experimental data and write laboratory reports;
  • Apply safe handling and disposal of laboratory chemicals associated with health and safety issues;
  • Describe the kinetics of chemical reactions; synthetic strategies to obtain carbon-based molecules and pure metals; concepts of redox chemistry; the connection between molecular orbital theory and band structures; typical characteristics of structures of solids;
  • Determine chemical structures through the analysis of spectroscopic data;
  • Outline the unique characteristics of main-group and transition-metal compounds;
  • Identify the general scientific research process and how to critically analyse scientific data.

Generic skills

This subject encompasses particular generic skills so that on completion of this subject students should have developed skills relating to:

  • the organization of work schedules that permit appropriate preparation time for tutorials, practical classes and examinations;
  • the use of electronic forms of communication;
  • the utilisation of computer-aided learning activities to enhance understanding;
  • the performance of basic manipulations with laboratory equipment;
  • the recording of observations, the analysis of information and the interpretation data within a laboratory setting;
  • accessing information from the library employing both electronic and traditional means;
  • working collaboratively with other students;
  • the use of conceptual models;
  • problem solving; and
  • critical thinking.

Last updated: 18 March 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CHEM10003 Chemistry 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CHEM10009 Chemistry for BioSciences 12.5

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: 18 March 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Ten equally weighted on-line tests on the lecture content (the ten best out of eleven tests count)

  • 30 minutes (each)
During the teaching period15%

Ongoing assessment of practical work (6 x 3 hour practicals)

  • 3 hours
Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory completion of practical work is necessary to pass the subject.		Throughout the teaching period20%

A written examination

  • 3 hours
During the examination period65%

2 Independent Learning Tasks

  • 30 minutes
Hurdle requirement: Independent learning tasks need to be completed in order to pass the subject.		Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 18 March 2023

Dates & times

  • Summer Term
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours6 x one-hour lectures per week , 1 x three-hour practicals activities per week , 2 x one-hour tutorial/workshop sessions per week, 6 hours of computer aided learning during semester, 8 hours of independent learning tasks during the teaching period.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 4 January 2021 to 12 February 2021
    Last self-enrol date12 January 2021
    Census date22 January 2021
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 February 2021
    Assessment period ends19 February 2021
  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorSonia Horvat
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours3 x one hour lectures per week, 6 x 3 hours of practical activities during semester, 1 x one-hour tutorial/workshop sessions per week, 6 hours of computer aided learning during semester, 8 hours of independent learning tasks during semester.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021
    Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021
    Census date31 August 2021
    Last date to withdraw without fail24 September 2021
    Assessment period ends19 November 2021

    Semester 2 contact information

    Dr Sonia Horvat

    shorvat@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours.

Additional delivery details

This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities.

Last updated: 18 March 2023

Further information

Last updated: 18 March 2023