Chemistry 2
72 hours face to face + blended
One teaching period or equivalent
Hawthorn
Overview
This unit aims to expand the fundamentals of modern chemistry introduced in Chemistry 1/Introduction to Chemistry, developing further competence in the laboratory along with proficiency in the areas of physical, analytical and organic chemistry.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Pathways Teaching 3
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
21-October-2024
31-January-2025
31-January-2025
Last self-enrolment date
03-November-2024
Census date
15-November-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-December-2024
Results released date
11-February-2025
Pathways Teaching 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
23-June-2025
26-September-2025
26-September-2025
Last self-enrolment date
06-July-2025
Census date
18-July-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
15-August-2025
Results released date
07-October-2025
Pathways Teaching 3
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
20-October-2025
30-January-2026
30-January-2026
Last self-enrolment date
02-November-2025
Census date
14-November-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
12-December-2025
Results released date
10-February-2026
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Conduct precise, accurate and safe experiments in the areas of analytical, physical and organic chemistry and interpret results in accordance with chemical theory
- Describe and apply problem solving in the areas of solubility equilibria and redox reactions
- Define key concepts in analytical chemistry and conduct problem solving activities based on the concepts of gravimetry and titrimetry
- Apply knowledge of thermodynamics including calorimetry, enthalpy, entropy and Gibb’s energy to problem solving activities
- Demonstrate an understanding of chemical bonding in terms of atomic orbitals, valence bond theory and hybridisation
- Apply knowledge of organic chemistry to name and draw organic molecules and predict their physical and chemical properties
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Lecture | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| On-campus Lab | 4.00 | 6 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 6.50 | 12 weeks | 78 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | Individual | 30 - 40% | 3,6 |
| Laboratory Practicals | Individual/Group | 30 - 50% | 1 |
| Test | Individual | 10 - 20% | 4 |
| Test 1 | Individual | 5 - 15% | 5 |
| Test 2 | Individual | 5 - 15% | 2 |
Content
- A basic introduction to organic chemistry – the classes and structure of organic chemicals including the importance of functional groups
- Nomenclature (naming of simple and complex organic molecules)
- An introduction to reaction mechanisms involving organic chemicals and including ways to categorise those reactions
- Quantitative analysis of chemicals using acid-base titrations, potentiometric titrations, complexometric titrations, and gravimetric analysis
- How to obtain good precision in chemical analysis
- The basic laws of thermodynamics, chemical spontaneity and the extent of chemical reactions.
- Bonding, electronic configuration and Lewis structures
- Selected practical work with an emphasis on techniques and investigative skills
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.