Fundamentals of Chemistry 1B - CHEM1002 |
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This unit of study extends some of the concepts taught in CHEM1001 during First Semester, and also includes a substantial organic chemistry component with an emphasis on the chemistry of biologically important molecules. The concepts covered in lectures will be illustrated by work conducted in the laboratories. The laboratory classes also teach some standard research techniques and experimental methodology. The unit includes the opportunity to use computer-aided
instruction both on and off campus via the web. The unit carries a credit
point value of 6 and consists of approximately 80 hours of teaching. It
contains some continuous assessment and concludes with an examination. There is a Supplementary course for CHEM1002 students intending to enrol in Chemistry 2.
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Aims and Goals |
This unit of study will emphasise the principles of the subject. Examples of applications of those principles will be drawn as far as possible from everyday experiences. The organic chemistry component will provide the information required to understand the structure of and interaction between molecules of biological importance and investigate some of the main classes of biological molecules. |
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Syllabus |
A summary of the syllabus is available here. The order in which the topics are presented may be varied by the lecturer. |
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Learner Preparation |
Students enrolling in this course must have passed CHEM1001 or equivalent. |
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Learning Situations |
The learning situations of the CHEM1002 unit of study are:
Additional help may be sought from the Duty Tutor, located at the back of Lab B of the Chemistry School. The Duty Tutor is available between 1 pm and 2 pm Tuesdays to Fridays throughout the semester starting from Week 2 or by e-mail to dutytutor@chem.usyd.edu.au . All Chemistry School lecturers are available for consultation by appointment. |
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Learning Commitments and Contact |
CHEM1002 is comprised of three 1 hour lectures per week, one 1 hour tutorial per week and ten 3 hour laboratory sessions over the course of the semester. There are assignments based on problem solving and exercises relating to the practical component of the course to be completed weekly in students' own time. Students are required to attend all classes. Timetable information may be found here. A Study Program incorporating adequate time for the following tasks is strongly advised. Students should allow time for:
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Student Learning Outcomes |
By the end of this unit of study, students will:
Students will be able to demonstrate these outcomes in the following assessment items. |
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Assessment |
The program of assessment is as follows (with percentage of the overall total mark in brackets):
Special Consideration: You may apply for Special Consideration (which is not granted routinely and requires supporting documentation) if you miss a laboratory session, tutorial quiz or examination, or if your performance in an exam is adversely affected by illness or special circumstances. Regardless of what faculty you are enrolled in, go to the Faculty of Science website, and follow the procedures outlined. Application for special consideration must be submitted within seven (7) days of the assessment affected. If you are prevented from doing this by, for example, hospitalisation, you should contact the Faculty office immediately upon your return to University. Supplementary examinations: Students who, because of illness or misadventure, either miss the end of semester examination or whose performance in the exam is severely affected may be granted a supplementary examination. These examinations will be held in Laboratory A at 10.00 a.m. on: Semester 1: Monday 3rd July and Semester 2: Monday 20th November NOTE WELL: If you apply for Special Consideration for an examination, you are applying to resit the examination. We will NOT "just give you a couple of extra marks". If Special Consideration is granted, you will be obliged to attend the supplementary examination - your original paper will be considered null and void. All grades (High Distinction 85% and above, Distinction 75-84%, Credit 65-74%, Pass 50-64% and Fail <50%) are available in this unit of study. |
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Textbooks |
The recommended text is
There are many other good Chemistry text books and specific advice on the suitability of a text that you may already possess may be obtained from your lecturer.
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