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Overview

Chemistry1B aims to prepare you for advanced studies in your chosen field of interest by building understanding of the chemical principles that underpin a broad range of disciplines, including biological, health, pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. This subject incorporates topics in the principles of molecular attractive and repulsive forces, carbon chemistry, … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

La Trobe Rural Health School

Subject coordinator

Keith White

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Apply the IUPAC rules of nomenclature to identify the name of an organic molecule by observing its structure and draw the structure of an organic molecule from an appropriate common or systematic name.
2.
Apply understanding of the basic patterns of reactivity to predict the outcome of a reaction between any given set of organic molecules and synthetic reagents or identify appropriate starting materials to synthesize a simple organic molecule.
3.
Identify the relationships between structure and chemical and physical properties of organic biological substances including: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids
4.
Identify principles of electrochemistry in industrial and biological application
5.
Safely handle laboratory glassware, equipment, and chemical reagents using general guidelines and basic knowledge about the common hazards associated with operations performed in an organic chemistry laboratory.
6.
Interpret laboratory results and data correctly within inherent limitations regarding precision and report findings in a scientific notebook using acceptable appropriate notational and descriptive content.
7.
Apply critical thinking to solve problems involving quantitative responses.