1997 QUT Handbook

periodic classification; reduction/oxidation, chemical
equilibria; liquids and solutions and simple phase equilibria
in electrolyte solutions; pH and its measurement; carbon chemistry
and functional groups; the chemistry and properties of
some common laboratory chemicals. Practical applications
are emphasised.
Courses: SC15
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ CHA210 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 1
A lecture and laboratory program on the theory and techniques
of both qualitative and quantitative analysis. Qualitative methods
cover anion, cation, as well as simple organic functional
group identifications. Titrimetric methods include
neutralimetry, redoximetry, precipitimetry and compleximetry.
Courses: SC15 Prerequisites: CHA110
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ CHA240 INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES
An overview of the principles and practice of modern instrumental
analysis, including the nature of electromagnetic radiation
and its interaction with matter; use of visible, UV and
IR spectroscopy; emission and absorption phenomena; chromatographic
techniques and electroanalytical methods. Included
also is a requirement for completion of a Senior First
Aid Certificate.
Courses: SC15 Prerequisites: CHA110
Corequisites: CHA210
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ CHA250 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1
An introduction to functional group chemistry including hydrocarbons,
aromatic compounds, organic halides, alcohols,
phenols and ethers and also an introduction to the use of infrared
spectroscopy to indicate the presence of particular functional
groups.
Courses: SC15 Prerequisites: CHA140
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ CHA271 PHYSICAL & INORGANIC
CHEMISTRY 1
This is the first part of an integrated syllabus of physical chemistry
covering the fundamental aspects of chemical energies,
solution chemistry, equilibria; practical applications. Inorganic
chemistry covers atomic theory, the electronic buildup of the
elements, bonding and molecular orbitals, and general structure
– property relationships for elements and compounds.
Courses: SC15 Prerequisites: CHA140
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ CHA280 CONSUMER CHEMISTRY
A coverage of the chemistry of the ‘consumer chemicals’ in
everyday use in both the home and in the work environment,
including foods and food additives, detergents, pesticides, fuels
and oils and other products of commercial interest.
Courses: SC15 Prerequisites: CHA140
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ CHA310 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2
Lectures and practical work are designed to develop further
the basic titrimetric and gravimetric analysis principles introduced
in Analytical Chemistry 1. The program features the
analysis of commercial materials with emphasis on sampling
and sample dissolution techniques.
Courses: SC15 Prerequisites: CHA210 (or CHA218)
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ CHA311 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYTICAL
CHEMISTRY
A course of lectures and practical work introducing the principles
and practices of mass spectrometry, fluorescence
spectroscopy and ICP together with further development of
selected topics from CHA240.
Courses: SC15
Prerequisites: CHA210 (or CHA218), CHA240
Corequisites: CHA310
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 4 per week
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■ CHA350 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2
Continues the study of functional groups and includes stereo
and optical isomerism, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids
and their derivatives, organic nitrogen compounds, carbohydrates
and infrared spectroscopy of selected functional
groups.
Courses: SC12, SC15 Prerequisites: CHA250
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ CHA371 PHYSICAL & INORGANIC
CHEMISTRY 2
The second part of the integrated syllabus of physical chemistry
including chemical kinetics, surface chemistry and elementary
electrochemistry. Inorganic chemistry is also extended
beyond the basic principles from the preceding unit
CHA271 to reaction chemistry.
Courses: SC15 Prerequisites: CHA271 (or CHA270)
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ CHA410 COMPUTERS IN CHEMISTRY
The applications of computers in various aspects of chemical
laboratory and process automation is covered together with
the principles of analysis and interpretation of chemical data
using computers. Practical exercises will illustrate principles
of data acquisition and computer control as well as the use of
spreadsheets, statistical and database software packages.
Courses: SC15 Prerequisites: CSA259
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ CHA411 INDUSTRIAL ANALYSIS
A course involving the use of both qualitative (semi-micro)
and quantitative techniques in the analysis of commercially
important materials, including ores, cement, fertilisers, fats,
oils and sugar products.
Courses: SC15
Prerequisites: CHA310, CHA311, (or CHA318, CHA319)
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ CHA420 INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY 2
The underlying fundamental chemistry and the chemical technology
involved in, for example, the petroleum and petrochemical
industry, the polymer, plastic and adhesive industries,
the paint industry, water treatment plants, metal extraction
from ores, and the inorganic chemistry used in the fertilizer
industry. Field trips are an integral part of this unit.
Courses: SC15
Prerequisites: CHA250, CHA321 (or CHA320)
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ CHA450 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3
The chemistry and uses of organic compounds encountered
in industry, such as agricultural chemicals, fats and oils, waxes,
detergents, dyes, drugs, elastomers, fibres, adhesives and cellulose
derivatives.
Courses: SC15 Prerequisites: CHA350
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ CHA470 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 3
The third part of the integrated syllabus of physical chemistry;
covers the areas of applied electrochemistry, corrosion,
distillation and extraction. Practical applications are emphasised
Courses: SC15 Prerequisites: CHA371 (or CHA370)
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ CHB001 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY
For students without a pass in Senior Chemistry. Scientific
measurement, atomic structure, periodic table, chemical equations,
stoichiometry and calculations, chemical bonding, chemical
reactivity, acids and bases, redox systems, matter, thermodynamics,
enthalpy, heat of reactions, organic chemistry.
Courses: SC30
Credit Points: 6 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ CHB002 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
CHEMISTRY
The foundations of the principles of chemistry; the basic concepts
of stoichiometry; properties of the elements of the peri-