303095 (v.1) WASM Chemistry 151

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Area:	WASM Minerals Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy Teaching Area
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 0.5 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Atomic structure and the periodic table. Chemical bonding - ionic, metallic and covalent bonding - polarity and intermolecular forces. Chemical equilibria - ionic, acid-base and complex equilibria. Acids and bases - polyprotic acids and titration curves. Covalency and molecular stereochemistry, Lewis structures, hybridisation and resonance. Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory. Oxidation and reduction, electrochemical cells, reduction potentials, the Nernst equation. Introductory organic chemistry - hydrocarbons, functional groups, isomerism, organic reactions and polymers.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have defined and discussed the various chemistry concepts and principles covered . Shown competency in performing certain chemistry laboratory operations.
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:	Whitten, K.W., Gailey, K.D. and Davis R.E. 5th Ed, Saunders College Publishing, Sydney.
Unit Texts:	Zumdahl, S.and Zumdahl, S. Chemistry 5th ed., New York, Houghton and Miffin Co.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 20%. Examinations 60%. Practicals 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y