Overview

You will explore the behaviour and characteristics of chemicals through a number of interesting case studies incorporating a range of significant biological and synthetic molecules. Along the way, students will discuss the formation of inorganic coordination complexes and investigate their role in colour and magnetism, and metals in biological systems. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Sara Kyne

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Sara Kyne

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Demonstrate a basic understanding of chemical nomenclature;

2.

Describe the classification, structure and properties of a wide range of organic compounds;

3.

Discuss the properties of transition elements;

4.

Describe a wide range of coordination compounds and their structures;

5.

Employ spectroscopy analysis to investigate molecular structure;

6.

Foster practical skills by exploiting an inquiry-based approach to the chemistry laboratory experience;

7.

Communicate chemistry, and discuss the social and environmental responsibility of chemists in the global community.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning
Active learning
Online learning

Assessment

1 - Laboratory-based assessment
2 - Weekly preparation quizes
3 - Online assessment
4 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions
Laboratories
Lectures
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources
Recommended resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Lab coat required - $35, safety glasses $8, Lab book $3.00

Availability in areas of study

Biochemistry
Chemistry
Physiology