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Chemistry 2 (CHEM10004)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (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 2
Dr Sonia Horvat
Overview
Availability | Summer Term - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM10003 | Chemistry 1 |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM10009 | Chemistry for BioSciences | Not available in 2024 |
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Ten equally weighted on-line tests on the lecture content (the ten best out of eleven tests count)
| During the teaching period | 15% |
Ongoing assessment of practical work (6 x 3 hour practicals)
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 65% |
2 Independent Learning Tasks
| Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 6 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 commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 January 2022 to 11 February 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 January 2022 Census date 21 January 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 28 January 2022 Assessment period ends 18 February 2022 - Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sonia Horvat Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 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 commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Sonia Horvat
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: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
P. Mahaffy, R. Tusker, B. Bucat, J. Kotz, G. Weaver and P. Triechel, Chemistry: Human Activity, Chemical Reactivity (2nd International Edition), Cengage Learning, 2014.
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
Students with a high level of achievement in CHEM10007 Fundamentals of Chemistry may be permitted to enrol in this subject in semester 2 upon successful completion of the computer aided learning modules of CHEM10003 Chemistry 1 during the winter recess.
A laboratory coat and safety glasses are required for laboratory activities.
It is recommended that students have access to a molecular model kit.
It is recommended that students who plan to major in Chemistry also enrol in two semesters of first year mathematics, for example MAST10005 Calculus 1, MAST10006 Calculus 2 and/or MAST10007 Linear Algebra.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Environments Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Chemistry Major Engineering Systems Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Environmental Science 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 (Production)
- 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