7231 (v.5) Chemistry 118

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Area:	Department of Applied Chemistry
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	6.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7230 (v.5) Chemistry 117 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Colligative properties of solutions. Thermodynamics and equilibrium. Chemical kinetics. Acids and bases. Salts and buffers. Principles and practice of chromatography. Optical isomerism and alkyl halides. Alcohols, phenols and ethers. Aldehydes, ketones and Grignard reagents. Carboxylic acids, derivatives of acids and amines.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to efficiently and accurately perform a range of laboratory procedures, perform a range of mathematical calculations related to the manipulation and interpretation of data, write, draw and name structures of organic compounds, understand the characteristic reactions of functional groups, the principles of chromatography, the concept of a buffer solution and calculate the pH of various solutions. Finally, they will have learnt to appreciate the need for safe working practices in the laboratory
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:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	Zumdahl, S. S., 1993, 'Chemistry', D C Heath, Lexington. First Year Practical Chemistry Manual 2003. Curtin University Bookshop. Chemistry 118 PSI Study Notes. Curtin University Bookshop.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Mastery Tests of compulsory topics 50%. Lab Assessment 10%. Examination 40%.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y