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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.
CHEM 111 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.
| Paper title | Chemistry: Molecular Architecture |
|---|---|
| Paper code | CHEM111 |
| Subject | Chemistry |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,092.15 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $5,004.75 |
- 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 CHEM 111 have a minimum of 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry (or equivalent).
- Contact
- Dr Carla J. Meledandri
Tel 64 3 479 5378
Location: Science II, 5N2
cmeledandri@chemistry.otago.ac.nz - More information link
- View more information about CHEM 111
- Teaching staff
- Course Co-ordinator: Dr Carla Meledandri
Lecturers: Dr Anna Garden, Dr David McMorran, Assoc Prof James Crowley and Prof Dave Larsen - Teaching Arrangements
- Four 50-minute lectures per week and one 3-hour lab per week
- Textbooks
- Chemistry: The Central Science 3rd Edition - Brown, LeMay, Bursten, Murphy, Woodward,
Langford, Sagatys & George, Pearson, 2015. Highly Recommended
Students can purchase either the physical book, with access to Mastering Chemistry (ISBN-13: 9781486042463)
Or
An electronic version of the text, readable on computers and tablets.
Two versions of this are available:- The first provides 24-month online access to the eText and Mastering Chemistry (ISBN 9781442563896)
- The second allows for download of the eText (so you have it forever) and access to Mastering Chemistry (ISBN 9781442559462 and 9781442563902)
- 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
