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Practical Chemistry 2 (CHEM20019)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject allows students to develop skills in the synthesis of different classes of organic and inorganic compounds; analysis of samples with single and multiple components; determination of the kinetic and thermodynamic properties of molecules; measurement and interpretation of the spectroscopic and magnetic properties of inorganic and organic compounds. Students will have the opportunity to obtain expertise in the operation of modern analytical and spectroscopic techniques (including chromatography, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, mass spectrometry).
The subject consists of a program of experiments supported by three lectures, two tutorials and a variety of electronic online resources. The lectures and tutorials, in addition to the electronic resources, provide background theory relevant to the experiments as well as instruction on different analytical and computational techniques, spectroscopic identification of unknown compounds and cover various aspects of chemical safety, reporting of experimental data, data and error analysis and the use of chemical databases.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate skills in organic and inorganic chemical synthesis and characterisation.
- Select appropriate techniques for specific chemical analyses.
- Operate common chemical instrumentation and interpret the results.
- Use a variety of physical techniques to probe thermodynamics, kinetics and spectroscopic properties of compounds.
- Perform computer-based calculations to provide insight into chemical systems.
- Present coherent reports that describe experiments, analyse the data and discuss the results of an investigation.
- Search databases and the scientific literature.
- Work safely and efficiently in a chemical laboratory.
- Apply appropriate procedures for data and error analysis.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- the ability to use conceptual models to rationalise observations;
- data recording and interpretation of scientific observations;
- the ability to search databases and the scientific literature;
- be able to apply procedures for data and error analysis;
- the ability to write scientific reports;
- an understanding and basic operations of modern analytical techniques;
- an awareness of safe and diligent laboratory practice, including safe chemical and glassware handling, and proper instrument operation.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM20018 | Chemistry: Reactions and Synthesis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM20020 | Chemistry: Structure and Properties | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
CHEM20014 CHEM20021 CHEM20022 CHEM20023 CHEM20024 CHEM20025
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed or obtained the knowledge contained in the following subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM20018 | Chemistry: Reactions and Synthesis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
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: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An online test (not exceeding 1.5 hours) based on the material developed in lectures
| Week 6 | 10% |
Ongoing assessment of practical work (of technical competence, reporting and interpretative skills) in the form of 15 short (1 to 3 pages each) and 2 long reports (5 to 6 pages each). Each report is due 6 days after the conclusion of the experimental work.
| Throughout the semester | 90% |
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Brendan Abrahams Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 21 three-hour practical classes at a rate of no more than 2 x three hour practical classes per week; 2 x one hour lectures per week for four weeks; 1 x one hour tutorial per week for two weeks. Total 73 hours. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023
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: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
The laboratory manual for this subject
- Subject notes
A bound (preferably duplicate) laboratory note book, laboratory coat and safety glasses are required for laboratory activities.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
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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: 22 March 2024