CHM1052 - Chemistry 2 advanced

Overview

This unit has been designed for students who have demonstrated a strong aptitude for chemistry during secondary and/or tertiary studies. In this unit, you will exploit your understanding of general and physical chemistry discussed in CHM1051 to explore the characteristics of chemicals through a number of interesting case studies incorporating a range of significant biological and synthetic molecules. Along the way, you will discuss the formation of inorganic coordination complexes and investigate their role in colour and magnetism, and metals in biological systems. The concepts developed within the workshops are complemented through an extended laboratory program where you will have the opportunity to use a variety of analytical techniques and design their own experiments to solve a range of chemical problems.

Offerings

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Kamila Kochan

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Pushpamalar Janarthanan

Dr Joel Hooper

Learning outcomes

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

Demonstrate a basic understanding of chemical nomenclature;

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

Discuss the properties of transition elements;

Describe a wide range of coordination compounds and their structures;

Apply recognised methods for interpreting chemical data;

Formulate hypotheses and design chemical experiments to synthesise and collect unique data using a range of sophisticated apparatus and technologies;

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

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

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning

Online learning

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Laboratory-based assessment

Value %:40

Hurdle type:Threshold

Hurdle description:

Where you fail the hurdle but would have otherwise achieved a mark of 45 or above you will be awarded a mark of 45 and an NH (hurdle fail) for the unit.

Where you fail the hurdle and would also have failed the unit with a mark of 44 or below, you will be awarded your mark and an N (fail) grade for the unit.

Supplementary assessment is not available for the laboratory-based assessment

2 - Online assessment

3 - Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is not available if a specific assessment in this unit is failed. Check the supplementary assessments page for details about exemptions.

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Recommended resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.

Laboratory coat $35

Laboratory safety glasses $8

Laboratory notebook $3

Availability in areas of study

Applied microbiology
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry
Microbiology
Physiology
Tropical environmental biology