Chemistry 2 (CHEM1200)

Course overview

This course builds on concepts that have been introduced in CHEM1100 (Chemistry 1) thereby developing the knowledge and understanding across inorganic, physical and organic chemistry necessary for advancement to the higher levels of study in chemistry, biochemistry and engineering courses. Core topics include: reaction profiles and kinetics, structure, reactivity and mechanisms, organic functional group chemistry, structural determination, acid and base chemistry and transition metal chemistry. This course is recommended for all students in the following programs: BSc, B Biomedical Science, B Biotechnology, B Engineering and B Occupational Health and Safety Science. Summer Semester Quota of 175. Preference will be given to 2nd or 3rd year students who are required to complete CHEM2050, CHEM2054 or BIOC2000 in the following semester 1 as part of their program and/or major progressions. Enrol through mySI-net.

This course builds on the material presented in CHEM1100.ﾠ It begins with an introduction ﾠto chemical kinetics and reactivity.ﾠ This section discusses in a quantitative way the reaction kinetics of chemical species. This develops concepts that will be needed for the rest of CHEM1200. Next is an introduction ﾠto the structure of organic compounds, the compounds of carbon which are the building blocks from which all life is made.ﾠ An exploration is made of the implications of the three dimensional shape of these molecules and their stereochemistry. This knowledge is ﾠthen utilised to further develop theﾠ structures and reactivities of organic molecules and ﾠthe various reaction mechanisms possible for organic molecules.ﾠThe reactivity of a variety of organic molecules is discussed. CHEM1200 expands on the acid base chemistry from CHEM1100 and explores the applications of that knowledge to buffer systems which are fundamental toﾠmany areas of biology and chemistry.ﾠ In the second Organic chemistry section the chemistry of carbonyl compounds will be discussed, ﾠincluding an introduction to spectroscopy including Mass Spectrometry (MS) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR).ﾠ Finally, transition metal chemistry, an hitherto unexplored area of the periodic table in this course, is introduced.ﾠ ﾠThe topic coversﾠthe three dimensional and electronic structure of this extremely fascinating group of colourful and biologically important compounds.ﾠ

For all the lecture material to be delivered in CHEM1200, you are STRONGLY advised to revise your CHEM1100 notes and be familiar with the concepts taught in that course.

Course requirements

Assumed background

CHEM1100ﾠor equivalent. Students who do not have this background should not attempt this course, but should, instead, enrol in CHEM1100.

Enrolling in both CHEM1100 and CHEM1200 in the same semester is NOT recommended.

Prerequisites

You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:

CHEM1100

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

CHEM1221, CHEM1222, CHEM1010, CHEM1020, CHEM1021, CHEM1022

Restrictions

Summer Semester Quota of 175.

Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

Please check your timetable regularly at the start of semester.

Aims and outcomes

This course will continue and expand on the topics covered in CHEM1100.ﾠﾠStudents will gain a furtherﾠunderstanding of theﾠcontent as listedﾠin the course goals.ﾠ Also, they will become more familiar with approaching science at a molecular level by gainingﾠan understanding of reactivity (kinetics), by developing further their knowledge and understanding of Organic chemistry, and utilise knowledge of acid base chemistry in the understanding of the chemistry of buffer systems and, finally, students will be introduced to the topic of Transition Metal chemistry.ﾠTheseﾠconcepts will provideﾠfurther strength to the foundations of a molecular toolbox that will serve them in any future attempt to understand science at a molecular level.

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Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.

Assessment details

Five Practicals

• Hurdle

Mode

Activity/ Performance

Category

Practical/ Demonstration

Weight

25%

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Submission guidelines

The pre-lab and post-lab quizzes are accessed and submitted through Blackboard.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

You are required to submit assessable items on time. If you fail to meet the submission deadline for any assessment item, then 10% of the maximum possible mark for the assessment item (assessment ‘marked from’ value) will be deducted as a late penalty for every day (or part day) late after the due date. For example, if you submit your assignment 1 hour late, you will be penalised 10%; if your assignment is 24.5 hours late, you will be penalised 20% (because it is late by one 24-hour period plus part of another 24-hour period). 10% will be deducted per day for up to 7 calendar days, at which point your submission will receive a mark of zero (0) unless an extension has been approved.

In most instances one or more hurdles will apply to your assessment item so you will need to submit it to fulfil the requirements of the course regardless of how late it is and the mark you are likely to be awarded.

Chemical understanding and literacy

• Hurdle
• In-person
• Online

Mode

Activity/ Performance

Category

Quiz

Weight

15%

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

You are required to submit assessable items on time. If you fail to meet the submission deadline for any assessment item, then 10% of the maximum possible mark for the assessment item (assessment ‘marked from’ value) will be deducted as a late penalty for every day (or part day) late after the due date. For example, if you submit your assignment 1 hour late, you will be penalised 10%; if your assignment is 24.5 hours late, you will be penalised 20% (because it is late by one 24-hour period plus part of another 24-hour period). 10% will be deducted per day for up to 7 calendar days, at which point your submission will receive a mark of zero (0) unless an extension has been approved.

In most instances one or more hurdles will apply to your assessment item so you will need to submit it to fulfil the requirements of the course regardless of how late it is and the mark you are likely to be awarded.

In-Semester Examination

• Hurdle
• In-person

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

20%

Due date

In-semester Saturday

29/03/2025 - 12/04/2025

Learning outcomes

L01, L02

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

End Semester Examination

• Hurdle
• In-person

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

40%

Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025

Learning outcomes

L02, L03, L04, L05

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Additional course grading information

Assessment Hurdles

In order to pass this course, you must meet ALL of the following requirements (if you do not meet these requirements, the maximum grade you will receive will be a 3):

1. You must obtain an overall course mark of 50% or more; and
2. You must obtain a weighted average mark of 40% or more across the two examination components; and
3. You must obtain a minimum weighted average mark of 40% across all other non-examination course assessment items; and
4. You must complete 100% of the laboratory component of the course.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ for information on supplementary assessment and how to apply. 

Supplementary assessment provides an additional opportunity to demonstrate you have achieved all the required learning outcomes for a course.  

If you apply and are granted supplementary assessment, the type of supplementary assessment set will consider which learning outcome(s) have not been met.  

Supplementary assessment can take any form (such as a written report, oral presentation, examination or other appropriate assessment) and may test specific learning outcomes tailored to the individual student, or all learning outcomes. 

To receive a passing grade of 3S4, you must obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment. 

Additional assessment information

Laboratory Practical Sessions

In order to pass this course you must complete 100% of the laboratory practical sessions including the induction session. You must complete these sessions on the dates you have been assigned to.

What should I do if I cannot attend my timetabled laboratory practical?

If you are unable to attend your timetabled practical session because of circumstances beyond your control (e.g., illness) you must email chem1prac.scmb@enquire.uq.edu.au immediately to request a reschedule. It is your responsibility to organise a reschedule, do not wait for an email.ﾠDo not delay rescheduling your practical session as soon as you become aware that you cannot attend your timetabled laboratory practical.ﾠﾠ

Reschedules with documentation

Reschedules will only occur in very exceptional circumstances and valid documentation will be required to be submitted as proof to gain a reschedule:

Reason

Examples of Supporting Documentation

ACCIDENT

Accident, not involving medical injury

Police report;ﾠreport or document from an automotive road service (e.g. RACQ) or from an authorised vehicle mechanic.

ATHLETE

Registered Elite Athlete Sporting Event

Letter from sporting body confirming selection and setting out dates of sporting commitments; itinerary.

DEATH

Death / bereavement

Death notice, funeral notice, and evidence of relationship. Where appropriate, confirmation of relationship is required (e.g. statutory declaration, birth certificate).ﾠPlease note a medical certificate is not appropriate if you are applying because you are bereaved.

FAMILY

Serious illness of a family member or close relative

Statement from medical practitioner confirming medical status of patient, relationship to student, and relevant dates.

MEDICAL

Medical grounds

Medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner, registered pharmacist or registered nurse.

PERSONAL

Significant personal problems

Statement from counsellor / psychiatrist / psychologist detailing impact on patient;ﾠpolice report or a statement from a relevant

authority.

TRANSPORT

Major transport or traffic delay

Evidence from websites (e.g.Translink, Queensland Police, news websites) that outlines the nature of the event, including the date and time of the event.

Please note:ﾠ Personal statements will not be accepted as supporting documentation.

If you are aware of any future event that may impact on your laboratory practical attendance during semester please advise us as soon as you become aware of this by emailingﾠchem1prac.scmb@enquire.uq.edu.au

Reschedules without documentation

Number of reschedules

Penalty

First reschedule

30% loss of available marks

Second reschedule of same experiment

90% loss of available marks

First reschedule plus a second reschedule (different experiments)

30% loss of available marks for first experiment

60% loss of available marks for second experiment

No third reschedule possible

Failure to complete 100% experiments will result in failure of hurdle and consequently failure of the course.

Students who miss a laboratory practical session and do not reschedule this session will be advised to withdraw from the course.

Assessment Submission

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the on time, correct and complete submission of all assessment items.

Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (for example, screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).

In the case of a Blackboard outage, contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible to confirm the outage with ITS.

Assessment/Attendance

Notify your Course Coordinator as soon as you become aware of any issue that may affect your ability to meet the assessment/attendance requirements of the course. The my.UQ website and the Course Profile (CP) for your course provide information about your course requirements, the rules associated with your courses and services offered by the University.

A note for repeating students in this course

Only learning activities and/or assessment items completed during the study period of enrolment, including any approved extensions, may contribute to your grade in this course. The whole or partial use of assessment items previously submitted for the same course, for a course at any institution, or for published material, is not permitted without written permission of the Course Coordinator.

Important Note

Turnitin is to be used for assignments/laboratory reports to check for plagiarism. Penalties can be severe for plagiarism.

The University has adopted the following definition of plagiarism: Plagiarism is the act of misrepresenting as one's own original work the ideas, interpretations, words or creative works of another either intentionally or unintentionally. These include published and unpublished documents, designs, music, sounds, images, photographs, computer codes and ideas gained through working in a group. These ideas, interpretations, words or works may be found in print and/or electronic media.

Students should read the UQ Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy.

Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.

Additional learning resources information

Blackboard

The CHEM1200 Blackboard site can be found at learn.uq.edu.au

Blackboard is a substantial resource and it is strongly recommended that students maintain up-to-date with daily/weekly checks of the Blackboard site. The course coordinator will NOT answer e-mails related to information readily accessible by students on Blackboard.

Problem sheets will be available on Blackboard. Worked solutions to the problems will be posted on Blackboard.

Course Notes

A hard copy of course notes (in two sections covering the course) willﾠbe available for purchase at UQ Print.ﾠ The notes required for the first sections will be available at the commencement of semester 1 2025.ﾠ The course notes will also be availableﾠon the CHEM1200 Blackboard page.

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

• Student Code of Conduct Policy
• Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
• Assessment Procedure
• Examinations Procedure
• Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.