CHEMY102-23B (HAM)

Chemical Reactivity - Tauhohehohe Matū

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Chemistry and Applied Physics

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Martina Pietsch Brown

Martina Pietsch Brown
E.3.15
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martina.pietschbrown@waikato.ac.nz

Michael Mucalo

Michael Mucalo
4404
E.3.07
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michael.mucalo@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Ben Dickson

Ben Dickson
4188
CD.3.01
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benjamin.dickson@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: klaus.reiter@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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*** Important notice***

This paper outline has been provided early to assist your decision in selecting papers. Some of the details (for example test dates) are provisional, and the learning outcomes will be updated. Please check back at the beginning of the semester for any changes and see the Moodle page for further details on the course.

A theoretical and practical course covering aspects of physical and organic chemistry. This course is required for the chemistry major.

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How this paper will be taught

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This paper is taught through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions and tutorials or zoom tutorials. Chemistry is an inherently practical subject and there is a focus on students gaining the necessary laboratory skills to succeed in their chosen Science major or Engineering specified program.

Students will learn basic concepts of physical and organic chemistry in the lectures (3 lectures per week).

At the beginning of the trimester, students will select their laboratory stream and unless there are exceptional circumstances, students must attend the same lab stream throughout the trimester. Labs start in the first week of trimester (week starting 10 July).

Two weekly tutorial sessions are available to students to support lab report writing and work on practice problems.

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Required Readings

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Notes are provided and these will be available in spirobound form (purchasable) or by downloading off Moodle
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Describe basic thermodynamic concepts based on energy and entropy and use the laws of thermodynamics to make predictions of direction and extent of reactions
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  • Discuss the fundamental concepts of the kinetics of chemical reactions and apply the concepts to interpret experimental measurements
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  • Discuss and apply basic aspects of Electrochemistry
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  • Describe the structure of organic molecules including bonding, configuration, and conformation
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  • Discuss the formation and stabilisation of carbocation intermediates and mechanisms; apply these mechanisms to novel situations and predict products
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  • Demonstrate academic integrity as relevant to chemistry
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  • Produce correctly formatted and illustrated report using appropriate scientific language and employing appropriate software
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  • Read and extract relevant chemical safety information within Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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  • Conduct independent research and give a brief oral presentation on selected chemical compounds
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  • Demonstrate laboratory skills and techniques while following safe practices
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 40% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 40% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Weekly lab assessments (11)
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Test 1
16 Aug 2023
7:00 PM
14
  • Other: Hand in at time of test in room held
3. Test 2
27 Sep 2023
7:00 PM
8
  • Other: Hand in at time of test in room held
4. Test 3
11 Oct 2023
No set time
8
  • Other: Hand in at time of test in room held
5. Exam
40
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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