302409 (v.2) Chemistry For Life Sciences 101

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Area:	School of Biomedical Science
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	10.0
Individual Study:	1 x 10 Hours Weekly
Equivalent(s):	302040 (v.3) BIO15 Chemistry For Life Sciences or any previous version
Anti Requisite(s):	7230 (v.5) Chemistry 117 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Why do we need to understand chemistry? Concepts of matter, measurement in chemistry. Atomic structure 1 - introduction, atomic structure, electronic configuration. Chemical bonds 1 - ionic bonds. Chemical bonds 2 - covalent bonds, chemical calculations,formulae, masses, and moles. Gases and intermolecular forces in liquids, solutions, acids, bases and buffers, chemical reactions, nuclear chemistry. Organic chemistry - saturated hydrocarbons, organic chemistry - unsaturated hydrocarbons, organic chemistry - alcohols, phenols and thiols, organic chemistry - aldehydes and ketones, organic chemistry - carboxylic acids and esters, organic chemistry - amines and amides.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Provided an overview on aspects of chemistry necessary to understand key concepts in life sciences. Developed an appreciation of the molecular logic of chemistry and organic chemistry. Gained an understanding of the structures and forces involved in chemistry. Developed critical thinking, data analysis, reasoning, and problem solving skills. Become familiar with the specialised 'language' of chemistry. Developed an understanding of science and itsdynamic process - constantly changing and evolving. Prepared the student for more rigorous treatments in subsequent units of the degree course.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Chang, R. (1998). Chemistry, 6th ed., McGraw-Hill. Fisher, J. and Arnold, J.R.P. (1999). Instant notes in Chemistry for Biologists. Bios Scientific Publishers. Goldberg, D.E. (1998). Fundamentals of Chemistry, 2nd ed., McGraw-Hill. Kelter, P.B., Carr, J.D., and Scott, A. (1999) Chemistry. A world of choices. McGraw-Hill. Snyder, C.H. (1998) The Extraordinary Chemistry of Ordinary Things, 3rd ed., John Wiley and Sons. Spencer, J.N., Bodner, G.M., and Richard, L.H. (1999). Chemistry. Structure and Dynamics. John Wiley and Sons. Stoker, H.S. (1998) General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. Houghton Mifflin Company. Stoker, H.S. (2001). General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 2nd ed., Houghton Mifflin Company.
Unit Texts:	Stoker, H.S. (2001) General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 2nd ed., Houghton Mifflin Company.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments (2) 50%, Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y   2004 Bentley Campus Special Term 1     Y 2004 Bentley Campus Special Term 3     Y