- Course Code
- CM 1511
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr W Harrison
Pre-requisites
Pass in CM 1015 or CM 1016. Chemical Engineers can enter without CM 1015 or CM 1016 although this is not recommended.
Co-requisites
As specificed in the University Calendar for certain degree programs, otherwise none.
Notes
Overview
This course develops the foundations of chemical science, with emphasis on the applications of chemistry in the "real world". The course includes a development of chemical bonding theory as applied to multi-atom molecules, and an introduction to entropy, free energy and chemical equilibria. The properties of solutions (phase equilibria) are discussed and elementary mechanistic organic chemistry is introduced. The Lab component provides appropriate experiments to reinforce the materials learned in the lectures.
Structure
2 one-hour lectures (times TBA) and 1 one-hour class workshop (time TBA) per week. 6 three-hour laboratory classes (times TBA).
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (50%), continuous assessment (30%) and lab work (20%).
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
Feedback
Marks for lab experiments and WebCT assignments available as soon as possible after the assessments; feedback on wrong answers provided. Informal discussion with students in lab sessions.