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CHM1022 Chemistry 2

Faculty of Science

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CHM1022 Chemistry 2 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 9 units, leading on to 28 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 50%
and 2 other tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before CHM1022

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After CHM1022

9 units list CHM1022 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

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Enrolment rules

Prohibitions: CHM1052

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, 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 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 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Laboratory-based assessmentDemonstrationThreshold hurdle
    30%
  • Online assessmentQuiz / Test
    20%
  • Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination
    50%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

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

  • Laboratories18 hours
  • Workshops24 hours
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachOnline learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • One 1-hour online video content or equivalent;
  • One hour of directed independent study and
  • One 2-hour workshop per week and
  • One 3-hour laboratory as scheduled.

Problem-based learning will be explored in all classes and laboratory sessions and will enable the development of relevant observation and descriptive skills, as well as communication skills.

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

Active learning will occur in all classes and laboratory sessions.

Learning resources

Required resources

  • Laboratory safety glasses
  • Laboratory coat
  • Laboratory notebook
  • Closed toe shoes

Recommended resources

Chemistry, 5th Ed., Blackman et al. John Wiley & Sons

Chemistry: Atoms First, 2 Ed., Flowers et al. OpenStax

Technology resources

You are requested to bring a smart phone, tablet or computer to workshops to engage in active learning activities.

Where it fits

CHM1022 is part of 10 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Chris Ritchie
Chief Examiners
Dr Alison Funston

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 CHE3172, CHE4171, CHM2911, CHM2922, CHM2942 and CHM2962. Those lead on to 28 units in all.

When is CHM1022 offered?

In 2026, CHM1022 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does CHM1022 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.

Which majors and minors include CHM1022?

CHM1022 is part of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology 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
Available
Handbook years
20202021202220232024202520262027