CHE 2202 Organic Chemistry 1

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RATIONALE:

This subject builds upon the work studied in Chemistry 2. This course in organic chemistry is essential for further studies in organic and natural products chemistry and highly recommended for those studying biochemistry and the biomedical sciences.

SYNOPSIS:

This course is designed to introduce students to the realm of organic chemistry. It covers in detail the reactions and uses of molecules containing functional groups such as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and amines in both aliphatic and aromatic compounds. The three dimensional shape of molecules and its applications are also studied. The course is supported by appropriate laboratory experimental work where students develop safe manipulative skills relevant to organic chemistry. A field trip to an nmr facility may also be included as part of the laboratory component.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. demonstrate an understanding of the principles behind the bonding nature of organic compounds and how this relates to a compound's reactivity;
2. demonstrate an understanding of the structures and properties of a variety of functionalised organic molecules;
3. demonstrate an understanding of simple mechanisms in organic chemistry;
4. competently perform practical work in an organic chemistry laboratory;
5. demonstrate a basic knowledge of stereochemistry and chirality in organic chemistry.

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TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

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REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Chemical Abstracts

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

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NOTES:

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Examiner will advise the date of 90min Restricted Test Quiz 1

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Examiner to advise the date of 90min Restricted Test Quiz 2 .

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Examiner to advise details on the weekly Lab Reports

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Examination dates will be available during the semester. Please refer to the examination timetable when published.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. To maximize their chances of satisfying the objectives of the practical component of the course, students should attend and actively participate in the laboratory sessions in the course.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete the examination satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for the examination. To complete the practical component satisfactorily, students must submit all nominated practical reports and obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each report submitted.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval then a penalty of 10% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment will apply for each working day late.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the available weighted marks for the examination and obtain at least 50% of the available marks for the laboratory reports.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   In a Restricted Examination, candidates are allowed access to specific materials during the examination. The only materials that candidates may use in the restricted examination for this course are: writing materials (non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination); calculators which cannot hold textual information (students must indicate on their examination paper the make and model of any calculator(s) they use during the examination. With the Examiner's approval, candidates may, take an appropriate non- electronic translation dictionary (but not technical dictionaries) into the examination. This will be subject to perusal and, if it is found to contain annotations or markings that could give the candidate an unfair advantage, it may be removed from the candidate's possession until the appropriate disciplinary action is completed.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Supplementary examinations for this course must be submitted by the end of week 5 of the following semester. Deferred examinations will be held at a time suitable to both the student and the course examiner but must occur no later then the end of the next semester's exam period.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

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