Unit details
Prerequisites
RCS1602 - Chemistry 1B
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Apply basic concepts underpinning synthetic organic chemistry and polymer science based upon modern reaction processes to given problems; | ||
2. | Employ chemical mechanisms to explain simple organic chemical reactions and explain the factors which influence reactivity in given situations; | ||
3. | Discuss aromaticity and the common reactions of aromatic compounds, clearly expressing ideas and perspectives; | ||
4. | Discuss the preparation and properties of common polymers; | ||
5. | Adapt common practical organic chemistry manipulations and interpret various analytical data including infra-red and nuclear magnetic resonance spectra, in collaboration with others and with responsibility for own output; and | ||
6. | Evaluate the quality of their own synthesised products and related analytical data and report the findings to peers and demonstrators with initiative and judgement. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Test | Tests (3) (15% each) | 45% |
Presentation | Group Presentation | 15% |
Laboratory Work | Formative and final assessment of lab notebook | 25% |
Laboratory Work | Report | 15% |
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