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Undergraduate Course: Chemistry 2 (CHEM08019)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Chemistry CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) Credits40
Home subject areaChemistry Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe course covers the following topics: aromatic chemistry; quantum theory; models of chemical bonding; an introduction to atomic, rotational, vibrational, and NMR spectroscopies; the chemistry of the main-group elements; thermodynamics; organic synthesis; organic stereochemistry; transition-metal chemistry; organometallic chemistry; and ionic solutions. This is the standard Year 2 course for students for the Ordinary Degree and for intending Honours students in Chemistry, Chemistry with Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry, Medicinal and Biological Chemistry, or Chemical Physics.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: ( Chemistry 1A (CHEM08016) OR Biological Chemistry 1A (CHEM08022) OR Introductory Chemistry for Biologists (CHEM07001)) AND ( Chemistry 1B (CHEM08017) OR Biological Chemistry 1B (CHEM08023))
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Chemistry for Life Sciences 2 (SCBI08003) OR Physical Chemistry 2 (CHPH08001) OR Chemistry and Processes 2 (CHEE08007)
Other requirements Or have been granted direct entry into second year of a Chemistry or Chemical Physics Degree programme with exemption from first year of chemistry study.
Additional Costs Purchase of a laboratory coat.
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLaboratory1-22 14:00 - 17:00
or 09:00 - 12:00
or 14:00 - 17:00
or 09:00 - 12:00
or 09:00 - 12:00or 09:00 - 12:00
or 14:00 - 17:00
King's BuildingsLaboratory1-22 14:00 - 17:00
or 09:00 - 12:00
or 09:00 - 12:00
or 14:00 - 17:00
or 09:00 - 12:00or 09:00 - 12:00
or 14:00 - 17:00
King's BuildingsLecture1-22 12:30 - 13:30
King's BuildingsLecture1-22 12:30 - 13:30
King's BuildingsLecture1-22 12:30 - 13:30
First Class Week 1, Monday, 12:30 - 13:30, Zone: King's Buildings. Lecture, T250 Joseph Black Chemistry Building
Additional information Laboratories six hours per week at times to be arranged during M 0900-1200, M 1400-1700, Tu 0900-1200, Tu 1400-1700, W 0900-1200, Th 0900-1200, Th 1400-1700. Examples class (two hours) or Tutorial (one hour) within F 1000-1550.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Chemistry 2 Paper 13:00
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Chemistry 2 Paper 23:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)Chemistry 2 Paper 13:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)Chemistry 2 Paper 23:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
(i) Describe and explain the fundamental principles of quantum theory, chemical bonding, atomic, rotational, infrared, and NMR spectroscopies, chemical thermodynamics, ionic solution chemistry, organic stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms.
(ii) Describe and explain the trends and patterns of structures, physical properties and reactivities of selected main group compounds, transition metal compounds, aromatic compounds, and carbonyl compounds.
(iii) Use their knowledge to explain observations and solve problems associated with the material covered in the course.
(iv) Use laboratory equipment in a safe manner in order to prepare chemical compounds, observe chemical change, and measure physical quantities, and to interpret and analyse the results.
(v) Write clear, succinct laboratory reports that take due account of errors and uncertainties.
Assessment Information
Examinations [2 x Degree Exam Papers of 3 hours; Paper 1 in December and Paper 2 in May] (60%) + Mid Course Test (10%) + Laboratories (30%)



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KeywordsC2
Contacts
Course organiserDr Scott Cockroft
Tel:
Email: scott.cockroft@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Susan Maitland
Tel: (0131 6)50 4707
Email: Susan.Maitland@ed.ac.uk
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