Key facts
UNE unit code: CHEM404
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Organic chemistry offers limitless possibility for discovery, with applications ranging from biomedical engineering to clean energy.
This unit introduces you to the spectroscopic methods used to unravel the structures of organic compounds.
You will learn about proton nuclear magnetic resonance, uv-visible and infrared spectroscopies, and the structure, properties and selected syntheses of functionalised aromatic compounds (particularly those displaying biological activity) with lab exercises designed to extend your technical skills.
Exploring the role of compounds in biology, other topics include heterocyclic aromatic compounds, the structure and properties of DNA bases and the function of DNA, and other biologically important substances such as amino acids and carbohydrates.
You will also examine stereochemistry of aliphatic compounds, synthesis and reactivity of selected multifunctional compounds (with a focus on conjugated dienes) and dicarbonyl compounds.
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For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 April 2024 | 18 April 2024 | 4 days | Mandatory Intensive School | Trimester 1, Online | The intensive school is mandatory for online students only. Students must attend the Mandatory Intensive School which is held in Armidale. |
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Notes
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- discuss, using advanced theoretical and technical knowledge, the structure, reactivity and biological roles of conjugated systems, aromatic compounds, heterocycles, carbohydrates and amino acids;
- use advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills to relate the scientific principles behind organic synthesis and laboratory techniques to a range of practical experiments;
- describe configurations and conformations using Newman and Fischer projections and apply knowledge and skills to designate the stereochemistry of compounds containing two or more stereocentres;
- apply advanced technical knowledge, advanced cognitive skills and problem solving skills to predict reaction products, identify unknown compounds from spectroscopic data and relate spectroscopic data to known sctructures; and
- apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement and responsibility towards problem solving processes, arguments, critical and creative thinking, while working individually or as part of a team.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 7.5% | All offerings | Assignment requiring multiple choice, short answers, structure/ mechanisms and/or calculations. |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 7.5% | All offerings | Assignment requiring multiple choice, short answers, structure/ mechanisms and/or calculations. |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Assignment requiring multiple choice, short answers, structure/ mechanisms and/or calculations. |
| Assessment 4 | Yes | 5% | All offerings | Assignment requiring multiple choice, short answers, structure/ mechanisms and/or calculations. |
| Assessment 5 | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Eight laboratory experiments, two oral assessments and eight written laboratory reports. It is mandatory to achieve an overall pass in the laboratory assessments to pass this unit. |
| Final Examination | Yes | 45% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass the final examinaton in order to pass this unit. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Organic Chemistry
ISBN: 9781305080485
McMurry, J., Brooks/Cole 9th ed. 2015
Text refers to: All offerings
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