CHEM 1200 - Chemistry IB
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CHEM 1200 Course Chemistry IB Coordinating Unit Chemistry Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 7 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites SACE Stage 2 Chemistry with Subject Achievement grade of at least C+, or equivalent -in exceptional circumstances, consult Head of Chemistry. Incompatible CHEM 1201, CHEM 1311, CHEM 1520 & CHEM 1521 Assumed Knowledge CHEM 1100 Assessment Exam, practical work, online summative work, lecture tests Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Sara Krivickas
Course Timetable
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
A successful student should be able to:
1. develop critical thinking and enhance their problem solving ability;
2. discuss the principles of scientific methodology and collaborative work;
3. describe and apply the concept of chemical equilibrium and how it reacts to changes in reaction conditions to various situations;
4. describe and apply the basic principles of chemical thermodynamics;
5. describe the basic principles of reaction kinetics and identify redox processes and their application to Galvanic cells and batteries;
6. describe the application of stereoisomerism to carbon-containing compounds;
7. define and apply the principles of electrophilic addition reactions, electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions and SN1 and SN2 reactions;
8. define and apply the principles of carbon-carbon bond formation and devise a synthesis of a given material based on use of the three Reaction Summaries (‘Roadmaps’);
9. describe the structural types and chemical behaviour of amino acids and bonding within peptides;
10. demonstrate proficiency in common chemistry laboratory techniques.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
3-9 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 10 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
2, 10 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1, 2 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Personal Protective Equipment (Practicals)
Laboratory Coat
Safety Glasses
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