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Chemistry of Materials 1
Undergraduate | RMI-SCC100 | 2018
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Find the relationship between chemistry and energy. Explain how chemical bonding behaviour influences the structure, size and properties of molecules. Describe chemical interactions with heat and electricity. Identify the state of chemical equilibrium
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Chemistry of Materials 1
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- describe the bonding within inorganic and organic compounds, and explain how the nature of the bonding determines the shape and the properties of the molecule
- apply Molecular Orbital Theory to simple molecules
- understand the relationship between the structure of a molecule and its reactivity
- describe the reactions of organic functional groups including alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers and amines
- describe the three-dimensional nature of organic molecules, and show how their stereochemistry influences their binding to receptors and enzymes
- articulate the fundamental principles of chemical equilibria
- describe the thermodynamic relationships in simple systems
- demonstrate an understanding of electrochemistry
- undertake university-level chemistry experiments in a scientific and safe fashion.
- Atomic structure and bonding
- Periodicity of atomic properties
- Molecular orbital theory and valence bond theory
- Alkanes
- Organic functional group chemistry
- Isomerism and stereochemistry
- Chemical equilibria
- Thermochemistry
- Thermodynamics
- Electrochemistry
- Chemistry laboratory
This subject introduces the fundamental principles of university-level chemistry, and is designed for students who have completed Year 12 chemistry or the OUA subject SCI18 Introduction to Chemistry. Students will study chemical bonding and learn how it influences the structure, shape and properties of molecules. The chemistry of alkanes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers and amines will be studied. Finally, chemical equilibria, electrochemistry and energy changes in chemical systems will be covered in theory.
Please note the dates below for the compulsory requirements for this subject to attend laboratory classes at RMIT University's City Campus in central Melbourne:
Study Period 2:
- July 9 - 10, 2018 - All Day*
Study Period 3:
- Oct 15 - 16, 2018 - All Day*
Please Note: In order to pass, students must achieve a mark of at least 40% in the final written exam.
*More details will be provided at the commencement of the relevant Study Period and available on Blackboard.
- Online tests (24%)
- Invigilated Exam (60%)
- Laboratory Reports (16%)
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Entry requirements
Prior study
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
Others
If you have not completed Year 12 chemistry then SCI18 is recommended.
Additional requirements
- Attendance requirements - Includes two days of mandatory laboratory exercises at RMIT Melbourne.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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