Modules - Level 2

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• CHEM210

  Your Module Coordinator is Dr Werner Van Zyl
  
  Lecturer: Dr Werner Van Zyl
  
  Inorganic Chemistry
  
  Prerequisite: CHEM110 & 55% in CHEM120.
  
  Aim: To develop a theoretical and content base for inorganic chemistry.
  
  Content: Molecular orbital theory of diatomic molecules, coordination chemistry: ligands and complexes, introduction to solid state chemistry, descriptive main group element chemistry.
  
  Practicals: Synthesis and characterization of main group and coordination compounds.
  
  Assessment: Tests (10%), practical reports (25%), 3Hr exam (65%).
  
  DP Requirement: Class mark 40%; 80% attendance at practicals. Offered in 
  Semester 1

• CHEM220

  Your Module Coordinator is Dr Neil Koorbanally
  
  Lecturer: Dr Neil Koorbanally
  
  Organic Chemistry
  
  Prerequisite: CHEM110 & 55% in CHEM120.
  
  Aim: To introduce students to carbonyl, aromatic and aliphatic chemistry and basic spectroscopic methods used in the identification of organic compounds.
  
  Content: An introduction to nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, stereochemistry, carbonyl chemistry, the chemistry of aromatic compounds and alkenes, substitution and elimination reactions.
  
  Practicals: The preparation and characterization of organic compounds.
  
  Assessment: Class mark (33%), 3 Hr exam (67%).
  
  DP Requirement: Class mark 40%, 80% attendance at practicals.
  Offered in Semester 1.

• CHEM230

  Your Module Coordinator is Prof Bice Martincigh
  Lecturer: Prof Bice Martincigh
  
  Physical Chemistry
  
  Prerequisite: CHEM110 & 55% in CHEM120; at least 16C of appropriate MATH at Level 1.
  
  Aim: To introduce students to the principles of the discipline of physical chemistry, and to develop an appreciation of its quantitative aspects and the way in which it underpins the whole of modern chemistry.
  
  Content: Chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, equilibrium electrochemistry, kinetics, introduction to spectroscopy.
  
  Practicals: Measurement and calculation of thermodynamic, kinetic and spectroscopic data.
  
  Assessment: Tests (8%), practical reports (25%), 3Hr exam (67%).
  
  DP Requirement: Class mark 40%, 80% attendance at practicals.
  Offered in Semester 2.

• APCH211

  Your Module Coordinator is Dr Catherine Ngila
  Lecturer: Dr Catherine Ngila
  
  Environmental Chemistry
  
  Prerequisite: CHEM110, CHEM120.
  
  Aim: To introduce a wide range of science students to the principles of environmental chemistry.
  
  Content: Chemical pollution: acid rain, photochemical smog, global warming, and ozone depletion. Water purification, recycling and waste management. The toxicity of heavy metals and organic compounds.
  
  Practicals: A combination of laboratory work, assignments and workshops.
  
  Assessment: Class mark (33%), 3Hr exam (67%).
  
  DP Requirement: Class mark 40%, 80% attendance at practicals.
  Offered in Semester 1.

• APCH221

  Your Module Coordinator is Dr Brenda Moodley
  Lecturer: Dr Brenda Moodley
  
  Chemistry & Industry
  
  Prerequisite: CHEM110, CHEM120.
  
  Aim: To highlight how chemistry can be applied to create a successful industrial venture.
  
  Content: Insights into the South African and global chemical industry, highlighting the chemistry, the manufacturing processes, the costs and profits and the environmental consequences. A holistic view will be taken where one or two processes will be covered in detail outlining the cradle-to-grave approach necessary in today's economic and social climate.
  
  Practicals: A combination of laboratory work, assignments and workshops.
  
  Assessment: Class mark (33%), 3Hr exam (67%).
  
  DP Requirement: Class mark 40%, 80% attendance at practicals.
  Offered in Semester 2.

• APCH231

  Your Module Coordinator is Prof Andrew Kindness
  
  Your Lecturers are:
  

  • Prof Andrew Kindness
  • Mr Ajay Bissessur

  Chemical Analysis
  
  Prerequisite: CHEM110, CHEM120 and (MATH130 or 133).
  
  Aim: To show the role and importance of analytical chemistry in industry and society and to provide basic theory and practical skills in "wet analytical" techniques.
  
  Content: Analytical methodology, titrimetric and gravimetric methods of analysis, errors and uncertainties in measurements, principles of calibration, industrial applications.
  
  Practicals: Volumetric and gravimetric analysis. Treatment of experimental results. Generation of calibration curves.
  
  Assessment: Class mark (40%), 3Hr exam (60%).
  
  DP Requirement: Practical mark 50%, 80% attendance at practicals.
  Offered in Semester 2.