Unit name | Chemistry for Physical Scientists |
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Unit code | CHEM10800 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Professor. Wyatt |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
CHEM10600 Introductory Chemistry |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Chemistry |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit builds on fundamental themes introduced in Introductory Chemistry (CHEM10600) in the areas of main group chemistry, spectroscopy and thermodynamics.. Key topics include periodicity, solid-state chemistry, quantum mechanics, vibrational and rotational spectroscopy, forces and supramolecular interactions. The content provides a foundation for students going on to take chemistry in the second year and physical science students who are not but who nevertheless require a good knowledge of these aspects of chemistry.
This unit aims to provide students with a foundation in the chemistry of the elements and spectroscopic ideas that, for those who continue with chemistry, will be developed throughout their studies. The relevance of these fundamental reactions are illustrated with real world examples to set them in context in the modern scientific world.
" To provide students with an appreciation of key concepts in physical and inorganic chemistry.
" To develop in students fundamental practical skills
" Appreciation of periodicity and its implications to structure and bonding
" Understanding of lattices and the structure of solids
" Basic understanding of the Schrodinger equation; wavefunctions and quantization.
" Spectroscopy as transition between states: Rotational and Vibrational states
" Understand how non-bonded interactions arise and compare them to conventional bonding.
" Importance of non-bonded interactions in gases, liquids and large molecules.
" Appreciation of entropy and its relation to spontaneous change
" Understand reasons for the formation of chemical equilibria and phase behaviour.
" An ability to use simple laboratory apparatus, follow instructions and operate in a safe manner.
" An appreciation of interrelationship between all branches of chemistry and between theory and applications.
Lectures, medium group tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. The Dynamic Laboratory Manual provides important e-learning resource in advance of (and during) the laboratory sessions. A small amount pre-tutorial online material will be provided to assist students with tutorial work. Self test MCQs.
2.5 lectures per week for 14 weeks @ 3 hours per lecture 105 hours
9 practicals @ 5.5 hours 50 hours
7 tutorials @ 3 hours 21 hours
3 self-study MCQs @ 2 hours 6 hours
TOTAL 182 hours
Students will be continuously assessed in laboratory work (summative and formative)(15%). Students will be assessed on this unit by a single 2-hour written exam (summative, 85%) which will contain an element of multiple choice.