UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

CHM1022 Chemistry 2

Faculty of Science

CHM1022 Chemistry 2 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 9 units, leading on to 20 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 55%
and 3 other tasks

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

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. The concepts developed within the workshops and tutorials are complemented through a 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 in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Laboratory-based assessmentThreshold hurdle
    30%
  • Weekly preparation quizes
    10%
  • Online assessment
    5%
  • Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle
    55%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate a basic understanding of chemical nomenclature;

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Discuss the properties of transition elements;

  4. 4

    Describe a wide range of coordination compounds and their structures;

  5. 5

    Employ spectroscopy analysis to investigate molecular structure;

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

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

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures24 hours
  • Workshops12 hours
  • Applied sessions11 hours
  • Laboratories24 hours
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachOnline learning
  • Equivalent of two 1-hour online lectures
  • Directed independent study
  • One 1-hour workshop
  • One 2.5-hour laboratory

Problem-based learning will be explored in the workshop and laboratory exercises through theoretical concepts and will enable the development of relevant observation and descriptive skills, as well as communication skills.

Active learning will occur in workshops and lab sessions.

Online learning will be used to illustrate and explain concepts and to highlight links between theory and laboratory work.

Learning resources

Required resources

Laboratory safety glasses
Lab coat
Closed toe footwear
Notebook for taking lab notes

Recommended resources

Chemistry, 4th Ed., Blackman et al. John Wiley & Sons

Where it fits

CHM1022 is part of 7 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Sara Kyne
Unit Coordinators
Dr Sara Kyne

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for CHM1022?

CHM1022 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after CHM1022?

CHM1022 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 9 units, including CHE3171, CHE3172, CHE4171, CHM2911, CHM2922 and CHM2942. Those lead on to 20 units in all.

When is CHM1022 offered?

In 2020, CHM1022 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does CHM1022 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 55% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.

Which majors and minors include CHM1022?

CHM1022 is part of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Physiology.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
School of Chemistry
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available