Overview
An introduction to modern structural chemical science covering: states of matter: gas, liquid, solid, solutions; atomic structure; chemical bonding: stereochemistry, isomerism, conformational analysis; methods of structural determination: spectroscopy (electronic absorption, infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance), mass spectrometry; colloids.
CHEM111 Chemistry: Molecular Architecture is an introduction to university chemistry with an emphasis on relating bulk properties to molecular architecture and determining molecular structure. It consists of five lecture modules and a laboratory course.
About this paper
Paper title | Chemistry: Molecular Architecture |
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Subject | Chemistry |
EFTS | 0.15 |
Points | 18 points |
Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,173.30 |
International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Schedule C
- Science
- Notes
- It is strongly recommended that students enrolling in CHEM111 have a minimum of 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry (or equivalent).
- Eligibility
It is strongly recommended that students enrolling in CHEM111 have a minimum of 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry (or equivalent).
- Contact
Dr Dave Warren
Tel +64 3 479 4102
Location: Science II, 1N8c
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Dr Dave Warren
Lecturers: Professor James Crowley
Associate Professor Bill Hawkins
- Teaching Arrangements
Four 50-minute lectures per week and one 3-hour lab per week.
- Textbooks
Chemistry: The Central Science - Brown, LeMay, Bursten, Murphy, Woodward, Langford, Sagatys & George 15th Edition.
Students can purchase either the physical book
Or
An electronic version of the text, readable on computers and tablets. Two versions of this are available:
Note that the textbook is highly recommended for CHEM111, but not essential. You are not required to have a copy of the book, but it will be referred to in lectures.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Upon successfully completing this paper students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of bonding models
- Use knowledge of molecular forces to explain bulk properties of matter
- Apply an understanding of how bonding affects the 3D structure of molecules and resulting properties
- Demonstrate the ability to use spectroscopic techniques for the structural identification of compounds
- Understand the nature of colloids, their key properties and forces affecting colloid stability
- Safely handle chemicals and safely use appropriate apparatuses to carry out chemical reactions in the laboratory