Organic Chemistry 2

This subject is not offered in 2012.

One of

• 610-210 Light, Matter & Chemical Change A (prior to 2009)
• 610-211 Light, Matter & Chemical Change B (prior to 2009)

plus one of

• 610-240 Inorganic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry A (prior to 2009)
• 610-241 Inorganic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry B (prior to 2009)

Students who have completed either of the following may not gain credit for this subject

• 610-220 Organic Chemistry (prior to 2009)
• 610-221 Organic & Bio-organic Chemistry (prior to 2009)
• CHEM20014 Organic & Physical Chemistry 2
• CHEM20025 Physical & Inorganic Chemistry
• CHEM20021 Physical Chemistry 2
• CHEM20023 Inorganic Chemistry 2
• CHEM20024 Organic & Inorganic Chemistry 2

The subject includes lecture and practical components. The lectures provide coverage of the synthesis and some reactions of simple polyfunctional organic molecules and the practical component will include the synthesis of different classes of organic and inorganic compounds, characterization of chemical compounds using modern analytical techniques; analysis of samples with single and multiple components; determination of the kinetic and thermodynamic properties of molecules; measurement and interpretation of the spectroscopic and magnetic properties of inorganic and organic compounds.

This subject, together with prior completion of subjects in Physical Chemistry (610-210 Light, Matter & Chemical Change A or 610-211 Light, Matter & Chemical Change B) and Inorganic Chemistry (610-240 Inorganic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry A or 610-241 Inorganic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry B) will provide the prerequisites for entry into the core third year level lecture and laboratory subjects in Chemistry and thereby provide a path to a Chemistry major.

Upon completion of this subject students should;

• consolidate their understanding of molecular properties and energetics and be able to apply these concepts to the synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds;
• know approaches to the synthesis and some reactions of simple polyfunctional organic compounds;
• acquire skills needed to conduct chemical synthesis;
• develop the skills needed to perform a range of methods used for chemical analysis;
• be able to interpret and report the results of spectroscopic or analytical measurements;
• apply procedures that allow the safe handling of chemicals and conduct of chemical reactions.

Two to three short tests of approximately 1 hour duration conducted online using the learning management system (LMS) for a total of 10%, Ongoing assessment of practical work (of technical competence, reporting and interpretative skills) in the form of approximately 8 short reports (three to four pages) and 3 long reports (five to six pages) due during the semester (60%) and a two-hour end of semester exam (30%)

J. McMurry, Organic Chemistry, 8th Ed, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2012.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

This subject will provide students with opportunities to develop the following generic skills:

• the ability to comprehend complex concepts and effectively communicate this understanding to the scientific community and in a manner accessible to the wider community;
• the ability to analyse and solve abstract technical problems;
• the ability to connect and apply the learnt concepts to a broad range of scientific problems beyond the scope of this subject;
• an awareness of advanced technologies;
• the ability to use conceptual models to rationalise observations;
• the ability to think and reason logically;
• the ability to think critically and independently;
• data recording and interpretation of scientific observations;
• ability to search chemical databases and the chemical literature;
• be able to apply procedures for data and error analysis.

A laboratory coat and safety glasses are required for laboratory activities.