School: Science
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Organic ChemistryUnit Code
SCC2211Year
2016Enrolment Period
1Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This unit provides students with an overview of organic chemistry. The structures, functions and reactions of various classes of organic compounds and biomolecules are investigated. Some important applications of organic substances are discussed. Laboratory work includes a range of organic preparative, spectroscopic and analytical techniques.
Prerequisite Rule
(Students must pass 1 unit from SCC1111 OR Students must pass 2 units from SCC1123, SCC1226)
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a range of laboratory technical skills in organic chemistry context (reflux, distillation, recrystallisation, extraction, and analysis of products by chromatography and spectroscopy) including handling and disposal of chemical reagents with respect to personal safety and sustainable practice.
- Demonstrate skill in writing scientific information such as experimental methods and data analyses and develop skill in the location and evaluation of scientific research information.
- Demonstrate team skills such as interpersonal communication and negotiation of team roles within a laboratory environment to complete collaborative work goals.
- Describe and evaluate some important applications of organic chemistry as used in chemical industries globally and discuss the current movement toward green chemistry initiatives.
- Describe the functional groups, properties and reactions of various classes of organic compounds, explain the relationship between structure and chemical behaviour, and predict outcomes of typical chemical reactions.
- Explain and apply principles involved in the synthesis of organic compounds.
Unit Content
- The content of this unit includes the nomenclature, properties and reactions of a broad range of organic compounds. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding bonding and reaction mechanisms and how this affects the reactivity, stability and isomerisation of molecules. The use of spectroscopic techniques to determine chemical structure is introduced and the the application of organic chemistry in industrial, pharmaceutical and biological contexts is investigated.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures and laboratory work, including a site visit to an industrial plant.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Test | Mid-semester test | 25% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 45% |
| Laboratory Work | Laboratory work | 30% |
Text References
- ^ Mahaffey, P. G., Bucat, B., Tasker, R., Kotz, J, C., Treichel, P., Weaver, G. C., & McMurry, P. (2011). Chemistry: Human activity, chemical reactivity (1st ed.). Toronto: Nelson. Note: This text may be selected in place of Brown, W., & Poon, T.(2011). Introduction to organic chemistry (4th ed.). New Jersey: Wiley.
- ^ Brown, W., & Poon, T. (2014). Introduction to organic chemistry (5th ed.). New Jersey: Wiley. Note: This text may be selected in place of Mahaffey, P. G., Bucat, B., Tasker, R., Kotz, J,C., Treichel, P., Weaver, G. C., & McMurry, P.(2011). Chemistry: Human activity, chemical reactivity (1st ed.). Toronto: Nelson.
- Bruice, P. Y. (2011). Organic chemistry (6th ed.). Sydney: Pearson.
- Blackman, A., Bottle, S., Schmid, S., Mocerino, M., & Wille, U. (2008). Chemistry (1st ed.). Milton, QLD: Wiley.
- Klein, D. R. (2008). Organic chemistry I as second language: Translating the basic concepts (2nd ed.). Hoboken: Wiley.
- Pavia, D., Lampman, G., Kriz, G., & Vyvyan, J. (2009). Introduction to spectroscopy (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
- Brown, T., LeMay, H., Bursten, B., Murphy, C., Langford, S., & Sagatys, D. (2010). Chemistry: The central science: A broad perspective (2nd ed.). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson.
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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School: Science
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Organic ChemistryUnit Code
SCC2211Year
2016Enrolment Period
2Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This unit provides students with an overview of organic chemistry. The structures, functions and reactions of various classes of organic compounds and biomolecules are investigated. Some important applications of organic substances are discussed. Laboratory work includes a range of organic preparative, spectroscopic and analytical techniques.
Prerequisite Rule
(Students must pass 1 unit from SCC1111 OR Students must pass 2 units from SCC1123, SCC1226)
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a range of laboratory technical skills in organic chemistry context (reflux, distillation, recrystallisation, extraction, and analysis of products by chromatography and spectroscopy) including handling and disposal of chemical reagents with respect to personal safety and sustainable practice.
- Demonstrate skill in writing scientific information such as experimental methods and data analyses and develop skill in the location and evaluation of scientific research information.
- Demonstrate team skills such as interpersonal communication and negotiation of team roles within a laboratory environment to complete collaborative work goals.
- Describe and evaluate some important applications of organic chemistry as used in chemical industries globally and discuss the current movement toward green chemistry initiatives.
- Describe the functional groups, properties and reactions of various classes of organic compounds, explain the relationship between structure and chemical behaviour, and predict outcomes of typical chemical reactions.
- Explain and apply principles involved in the synthesis of organic compounds.
Unit Content
- The content of this unit includes the nomenclature, properties and reactions of a broad range of organic compounds. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding bonding and reaction mechanisms and how this affects the reactivity, stability and isomerisation of molecules. The use of spectroscopic techniques to determine chemical structure is introduced and the the application of organic chemistry in industrial, pharmaceutical and biological contexts is investigated.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures and laboratory work, including a site visit to an industrial plant.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Test | Mid-semester test | 25% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 45% |
| Laboratory Work | Laboratory work | 30% |
Text References
- ^ Mahaffey, P. G., Bucat, B., Tasker, R., Kotz, J, C., Treichel, P., Weaver, G. C., & McMurry, P. (2011). Chemistry: Human activity, chemical reactivity (1st ed.). Toronto: Nelson. Note: This text may be selected in place of Brown, W., & Poon, T.(2011). Introduction to organic chemistry (4th ed.). New Jersey: Wiley.
- ^ Brown, W., & Poon, T. (2014). Introduction to organic chemistry (5th ed.). New Jersey: Wiley. Note: This text may be selected in place of Mahaffey, P. G., Bucat, B., Tasker, R., Kotz, J,C., Treichel, P., Weaver, G. C., & McMurry, P.(2011). Chemistry: Human activity, chemical reactivity (1st ed.). Toronto: Nelson.
- Bruice, P. Y. (2011). Organic chemistry (6th ed.). Sydney: Pearson.
- Blackman, A., Bottle, S., Schmid, S., Mocerino, M., & Wille, U. (2008). Chemistry (1st ed.). Milton, QLD: Wiley.
- Klein, D. R. (2008). Organic chemistry I as second language: Translating the basic concepts (2nd ed.). Hoboken: Wiley.
- Pavia, D., Lampman, G., Kriz, G., & Vyvyan, J. (2009). Introduction to spectroscopy (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
- Brown, T., LeMay, H., Bursten, B., Murphy, C., Langford, S., & Sagatys, D. (2010). Chemistry: The central science: A broad perspective (2nd ed.). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson.
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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