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Research School of Chemistry · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course will provide students with a well-rounded, integrated background in chemistry at the second year level covering key concepts in chemistry with a particular emphasis on the structure and function of molecules. The course is divided into three components: organic chemistry (~40%), physical chemistry (~20%) and inorganic chemistry (~40%). The organic chemistry component will focus on an in-depth analysis of several types of organic reactions from a mechanistic and stereochemical viewpoint with particular reference to natural products and the synthesis of compounds of biological and commercial importance. The physical chemistry component will focus on understanding the rates of reactions, and the contribution of enthalpy and entropy to reaction favourability. The inorganic chemistry component focuses con coordination complexes and their stability, bonding, properties and reactivity, as well as their importance in biological systems. The laboratory component focuses on key laboratory techniques in synthetic organic and inorganic chemistry and their applications in separation, synthesis, and analysis of organic and coordination compounds. Honours pathway option (HPO): Entry to this option is subject to the approval of the course convener. Students who take this option will undertake 6-8 lectures at a more advanced level in place of 6-8 hours of tutorials/lab. All students in the PhB (Hons) or direct entry Honours degree programs enrolled in this course are encouraged to complete the HPO. Proposed Assessment Honours Pathway Option: The standard course will count 90% towards the final grade and the HPO 10%.
Laboratories and reports
Learning outcomes 7, 8
Mid semester exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
End of semester exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
This course has a hurdle requirement: Chemistry is an experimental discipline requiring the development of hands-on laboratory skills. It is expected that students will attend all laboratory sessions and submit all associated reports. Where there are extenuating circumstances that prevent a student from attending a lab, missed attendance has to be agreed with the course convener and appropriate supporting documentation submitted through the appropriate channels. There is a minimum lab attendance threshold of 80%. 100% of reports must be submitted and must demonstrate a reasonable attempt to satisfy the requirements of the assignment. (null) [LO null]
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to-face component which may consist of 3 x 1 hour lectures or workshops per week plus 32 hours of laboratory work. - Approximately 62 hours of self directed study which will include preparation for lectures, laboratory work, workshops and other assessment tasks.
N/A Preliminary Reading Schriver and Atkins' Inorganic Chemistry by Atkins, Overton, Rourke, Weller and Armstrong Organic Chemistry by Clayden, Greeves, Warren and Wothers