Chemistry in Life 101

Course aim

To introduce students to further principles of physical, organic and inorganic chemistry in the context of health, disease, the environment and foods and to provide students with more advanced practical experiences in chemical analysis.

Course content

The content of this course is presented in the context of life, health and disease. Inorganic chemistry, oxidation - reduction reactions, energy considerations. The chemistry of blood, chemical composition, isotonic solutions, acid and base balance, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport. Gases and their properties. Amines, amino acids and protein chemistry, structure and function of blood proteins, structure and bonding, DNA bases, structure and composition of DNA, physiological activity of amines, alkaloids and amines in diseases. Hydrocarbon chemistry; aliphatics, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, aromaticity, polycyclic and heterocyclic compounds, applications. Alcohols, ethers, phenols, aldehydes and ketones in health, pharmaceuticals and foods.

Textbook(s)

Timberlake, K.C., General 2012, Organic and Biological Chemistry; Structures of Life, -, Pearson Education Inc.

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Practical Project, Tutorial Quiz, Written Examination, Written Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.