KJC Unit Details as at 13th June, 2002
Chemistry 1A
Enrolment code: KJC101
Offered: Launceston: semester 1 OR semester 2
First semester of KJC103 qv.
Unit weight 12.5%
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Chemistry 1B
Enrolment code: KJC102
Offered: Launceston: semester 1 OR semester 2
Second semester of KJC103 qv.
Unit weight 12.5%
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Chemistry 1
Enrolment code: KJC103
Offered: Launceston: semesters 1 & 2
A core unit for the Chemistry major, and for Science, Medical Laboratory Science and
Aquaculture students, providing them with the fundamental knowledge and concepts in
inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Inorganic Chemistry covers atomic structure,
bonding theories and the systematic chemistry of s- and p- block elements. Organic
Chemistry deals with the preparation and reactions of the major classes of organic
compounds including industrial applications. Physical Chemistry involves a study of
electrochemistry, equilibria, the behaviour of gases, kinetics, thermodynamics and
solutions.
Staff Dr TW Lewis (Coordinator), Assoc Prof DC McWilliam, Dr AJ Seen
Unit weight 25%
Teaching pattern 3 hrs lectures, 1 hr tutorial weekly (26 wks) 3 hrs practical weekly (20 wks)
Prerequisites *CH856 or (KJC161 and KJC162)
Assessment mode assignments (20%), practical work (20%), 3-hr and 2-hr end-of-sem exams
(60%)
Required texts etc
McWilliam D, Organic Chemistry, UTas (Ltn), 2001
Brown TL et al, Chemistry: the Central Science, 8th edn, ISBN 0130840904
Seen AJ, Inorganic Chemistry Study Guide, UTas.
Recommended texts etc
Aylward G and Findlay T, SI Chemical Data, 4th edn, Jacaranda Wiley, Brisbane, 1998.
Courses [E3J] [M3G] [S3K] [S3T] [M3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
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Chemistry for Life Sciences
Enrolment code: KJC161
Offered: Launceston: semester 1
Is for students with no previous knowledge of Chemistry who intend to study science,
particularly the biological sciences (see also KJC162). The unit provides the background
and fundamental knowledge in chemistry required for these areas and highlights
applications in this area. It includes an introduction to the properties and structure of
matter, physical and chemical changes, and simple bonding theory. Solution behaviour,
concentration and related calculations are covered together with acids, bases and the pH
scale. General reaction types, the properties of some common elements, the gas laws,
nuclear chemistry and oxidation and reduction are also covered.
Staff Assoc Prof DC McWilliam
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2 hrs lectures, 1 hr tutorial, 2 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Assessment mode assignment test (20%), practical work (20%), 3-hr final exam (60%)
Required texts etc
Bettelheim FA and March J, Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry, 5th edn,
Saunders College, NY, 1998.
Courses [E3J] [S2B] [S3K] [S3T] [M3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Biological Chemistry
Enrolment code: KJC162
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Extends the concepts established in KJC161 and applies them to biological systems,
concentrating on biochemicals and their interconversions. The unit covers basic organic
chemistry, pH and buffers, the main classes of biochemicals, proteins, lipids,
carbohydrates, DNA, and their synthesis and breakdown.
Staff Dr AJ seen (Coordinator), Assoc Prof DC McWilliam, Dr TW Lewis
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2 hrs lectures, 1 hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prerequisites KJC161
Assessment mode assignments (20%), practical work (20%), 3-hr final exam (60%)
Required texts etc
Bettelheim FA and March J, Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry, 5th edn,
Saunders College, NY, 1998.
Courses [E3J] [S2B] [S3K] [S3T] [M3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry 2
Enrolment code: KJC252
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KJC Unit Details as at 13th June, 2002
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Encompasses a theoretical and practical treatment of quantitative analytical chemistry.
Methods for sampling, digestion of samples and separation of sample constituents are
surveyed. Classical methods of analysis (gravimetric and titrimetric) are studied in detail
throughout this unit. Students are introduced to instrumental methods of analysis through
a study of selected techniques (ultraviolet-visible spectrometry, atomic absorption
spectrometry, potentiometry, gas chromatography and liquid chromatography). The
laboratory component provides experience in the analysis of real and relevant samples in
the monitoring of aquacultural operations, and includes some project work.
Staff Dr AJ Seen (Coordinator), Assoc Prof DC McWilliam
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hrs lectures/tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)
Prerequisites KJC103
Assessment mode practical (40%), 3-hr final exam (60%)
Required texts etc
Harris DC, Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 5th edn, Freeman, 1998.
Courses [S3K]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Instrumental Chemistry 3
Enrolment code: KJC311
Offered: Launceston: semester 1
Provides students with a thorough knowledge of modern instrumental methods
commonly used in Analytical Chemistry. The chemical and physical principles
underpinning a wide range of instrumental techniques (eg computer methods UV, FTIR,
MS, AAS, GFAAS, XRF, ISE, ASV, FIA, CFA, Polarography, Chromatographic techniques
including, GPC, IC, GC, HPLC and capillary electrophoresis) are studied in depth. The
laboratory program develops practical expertise with methods discussed in lectures.
Students gain an appreciation of the working principles, applicability, advantages and
disadvantages, sensitivity, sample requirements and errors of the instrumental techniques
covered in this unit.
Staff Assoc Prof DC McWilliam (Coordinator), Dr AJ Seen, Dr TW Lewis
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hrs lectures/tutorial weekly (13 wks), 4 hrs practical weekly (10 wks)
Prerequisites KJC212
Assessment mode practical work/assignments (40%), 3-hr final exam (60%)
Required texts etc
Skoog DA, Holler FJ and Niemann TA, Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 5th edn,
Saunders, 1998.
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Inorganic Chemistry 3
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KJC Unit Details as at 13th June, 2002
Enrolment code: KJC322
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Builds on KJC221 and involves extension of crystal field theory and the detailed study of
the electronic spectra of complexes. The kinetics and reaction mechanisms of d-block
complexes, the organometallic chemistry of transition metals and applications in
homogenous catalysis, bioinorganic chemistry, and mass balances in industrial processes
are also studied.
Staff Dr AJ Seen (Coordinator), Dr TW Lewis
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hrs lectures/tutorial weekly (13 wks), 4 hrs practical weekly (10 wks)
Prerequisites KJC221
Assessment mode final exam (65%), continuous assessment including lab reports (35%)
Required texts etc
Shriver DF et al, Inorganic Chemistry, 3rd edn, ISBN 019850330X
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Organic Chemistry 3
Enrolment code: KJC332
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Is an extension of KJC231, with further studies in contemporary organic chemistry. Topics
include: Molecular structure determination by spectroscopic methods with major
emphasis placed on 1H and 13C nmr techniques (both 1D and 2D) and on the
interpretation of mass spectral fragmentation; Reaction mechanisms, an investigation of
the experimental basis for proposing and testing mechanisms of organic reactions; Organic
synthesis, Retrosynthesis or the disconnection approach to design of organic syntheses;
Carbon–carbon bond forming reactions (and stereoselectivity issues associated with) using
organometallic reagents, pericyclic reactions, photochemistry and free radical chemistry;
Applications to industrial chemistry (explosives, pesticides, pharmaceuticals) and
biological organic chemistry (heterocyclic chemistry, biosynthesis of natural products,
selected enzyme mechanisms).
Staff Dr AJ Blackman, Dr JA Smith, Dr BF Yates, Assoc Prof DC McWilliam (Coordinator)
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hrs lectures/tutorial weekly (13 wks), 4 hrs practical weekly (10 wks)
Prerequisites KJC231 Organic Chemistry 2
Assessment mode assignment/test (15%), lab work (25%), final exam (60%)
Required texts etc
tba
Recommended texts etc
Harwood LM, Moody CJ and Percy JM, Experimental Organic Chemistry, 2nd edn,
Blackwell, 1999.
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
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Physical Chemistry 3
Enrolment code: KJC341
Offered: Launceston: semester 1
Applies the thermodynamic and kinetic theory developed in KJC242 to real chemical
systems with industrial applications. These include the surface chemistry and kinetics of
heterogenous catalysts and the kinetics of both free radical and condensation
polymerisation. Other topics covered include electronic spectroscopy and a development
of the theory of molecular symmetry which is then applied to vibrational spectroscopy
(infrared and Raman) and to molecular bonding schemes. In the practical component of
the unit, students are exposed to the experimental aspects of these topics and further
develop their skills in data handling and analysis.
Staff Dr TW Lewis (Coordinator)
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 3 hrs lectures/tutorial weekly (13 wks), 4 hrs practical weekly (10 wks)
Prerequisites KJC242
Assessment mode assignment (10%), practical work (30%), 3-hr final exam (60%)
Required texts etc
Atkins PW, Physical Chemistry, 6th edn, OUP, 1998.
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Science Project (Chemistry)
Enrolment code: KJC353
Offered: Launceston: semesters 1 & 2, Distance education: semesters 1 & 2
Enables third-year students in the professional Chemistry major to use and develop their
chemical knowledge and analytical expertise in tackling an applied or research project. It
involves a search of the current literature, a concentrated and extended period of
laboratory work, and results in the production of a detailed written report.
Staff Assoc Prof DC McWilliam
Unit weight 25%
Teaching pattern 6 hrs weekly (26 wks)
Prerequisites KJC231, 221, 212, and 242
Corequisites KJC332, 322, 311, and 341
Assessment mode seminar (15%), report (85%)
Recommended texts etc
Depends on chosen topic
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Chemistry Honours
Full time/Part time (BAppSc)
Enrolment code: KJC400 or KJC401
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Offered: Launceston: semesters 1 & 2
Special note: full-time students enrol in KJC400 (100%), part-time students in KJC401 (50%)
The honours program aims to (a) develop written skills to a level appropriate for the
submission of a paper for a refereed journal; (b) develop oral communications skills to a
level appropriate for the delivery of a presentation at a national conference; (c) develop the
ability to acquire relevant information on a particular subfield from the published
literature and to synthesise a systematic and logical review which identifies key issues,
concepts and theory; (d) provide practical research training through a specialised project to
facilitate the design and conduct of future investigations in the chosen subfield and related
areas; and (e) prepare candidates for undertaking higher degrees by research.
Content varies to accommodate staffing constraints and the candidate’s individual
program. However, all candidates pursue a program of coursework comprising 40% of
total assessment and a 60% research component as follows:
(a) Coursework – specialist lectures, seminars and assigned reading in areas of advanced
Chemistry, specific both to the project and of a more general nature;
(b) Research project – a clearly defined program of original research in a field of
Chemistry.
Staff Assoc Prof DC McWilliam, Dr AJ Seen, Dr TW Lewis
Unit weight 100%/50%
Teaching pattern weekly seminars and/or consultation with supervisor; lab/fieldwork
Prerequisites a sound bachelor degree with generally credit level or better in the final 3 sem
of the Chemistry major (or an appropriate alternative background approved by
Faculty)
Assessment mode exams (30%), thesis (60%), seminar presentation of thesis results (10%)
Required texts etc
tba, depending on subfield chosen.
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
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