UNISA Chemistry Course Module 2019

Major combinations:
NQF Level: 5: CHE1501 (or XHE1501), CHE1502 (or XHE1502), CHE1503, MAT1512 (or XAT1512)
NQF Level: 6: CHE2611, CHE2612, CHE2613, CHE2614, CHE2621, CHE2622, CHE2623, CHE2624
NQF Level: 7: CHE3701, CHE3702, CHE3703, CHE3704, CHE3721, CHE3722, CHE3723, CHE3724

Analytical Chemistry II (Theory) – CHE2614
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 6	Credits: 8
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: CHE1501 (or XHE1501), CHE1502 (or XHE1502) & CHE1503
Purpose: To enable students to gain insight into statistical treatment of data, titrimetry, gravimetry, potentiometry and coulometry.

Physical Chemistry III (Practical) Semester 1 on ly – CHE3722
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 7	Credits: 3
Module presented in English
		Co-requisite: CHE3702
Purpose: The purpose of the Physical Chemistry practical course is to facilitate and improve the understanding of the theory covered in Module CHE3702, and to direct you, the student, towards the awareness that the theory which you are studying is based on reality and is applicable to experimentation and measurements:

Inorganic Chemistry II (Practical) Semester 1 on ly – CHE2621
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 6	Credits: 4
Module presented in English
		Co-requisite: CHE2611
Purpose: The acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and techniques associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module CHE2611.

Organic Chemistry III (Practical) Semester 1 on ly – CHE3723
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 7	Credits: 3
Module presented in English
		Co-requisite: CHE3703
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to enable learners to gain and demonstrate Organic Chemistry laboratory skills and techniques, process and present data in a scientific way and make meaningful conclusions based on theory and practical knowledge.

Physical Chemistry II (Practical) Semester 2 on ly – CHE2622
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 6	Credits: 4
Module presented in English
		Co-requisite: CHE2612 & MAT1512 (or XAT1512)
Purpose: The acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and techniques associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module CHE2612.

Analytical Chemistry III (Practical) Semester 2 on ly – CHE3724
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 7	Credits: 3
Module presented in English
		Co-requisite: CHE3704
Purpose: This module is to equip learners with a sound understanding of further concepts on the sample pre-treatment and instrumental analysis techniques and how they could be applied in solving real life problems. Students accredited with this module should be able to prepare real samples for analysis, select suitable sample pre-treatment and instrumental methods of analysis to generate quality creditable data to address the fundamental question of how much and what is it.

Organic Chemistry II (Practical) Semester 2 on ly – CHE2623
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 6	Credits: 4
Module presented in English
		Co-requisite: CHE2613
Purpose: The acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and techniques associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module CHE2613.

Inorganic Chemistry IV – CHE4801
Honours	Year module	NQF level: 8	Credits: 12
Module presented in English		Module presented online
Purpose: Coordination Complexes, Electronic structures and bonding in transition metal complexes, Electronic Spectra, colors, Redox and magnetic properties of transition metal complexes, Reaction mechanisms, Introduction to organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis,Introduction to Bioinorganic Chemistry, Synthetic methods in Coordination Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry II (Practical) Semester 1 on ly – CHE2624
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 6	Credits: 4
Module presented in English
		Co-requisite: CHE2614
Purpose: The acquisition and demonstration of laboratory skills and techniques associated with the theoretical concepts covered in module CHE2614.

Physical Chemistry IV – CHE4802
Honours	Year module	NQF level: 8	Credits: 12
Module presented in English		Module presented online
Purpose: Molecular and thermodynamic basis for chemical phenomena.

Inorganic Chemistry II (Theory) – INC251U
Diploma	Semester module	NQF level: 6	Credits: 4
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: CHE181T & CHE1PRA
Purpose: Chemical bonding; a more advanced study of ionic bonding; introduction to chemical reactions and factors that determine their possibility and rate; acids and bases; precipitate and complex formation in aqueous solutions; redox chemistry and derivation of oxidation state diagrams; hydrogen; group I (Na, Li, K); group II (Mg, Ca); group III (B, Al); group IV (C, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb); group V (N, P); group VI (O, S); group VII (F, Cl, Br, I). Appropriate laboratory work.

Organic Chemistry IV – CHE4803
Honours	Year module	NQF level: 8	Credits: 12
Module presented in English		Module presented online
Purpose: The structure of organic compounds and its relationship to chemical bonding, stereochemistry and reactivity.

General Chemistry IA – CHE1501
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 5	Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: Students credited with this module can explain and apply general chemistry principles. These principles include basic atomic theories, the electronic structure of atoms, the periodic table and periodicity, chemical bonding, behavior of matter, stoichiometry, acids and bases, types of chemical reactions, concentrations, kinetics, gases, thermochemistry and chemical equilibrium.

Inorganic Chemistry II (Practical) – INC2PRA
	Semester module	NQF level: 6	Credits: 4
Module presented in English
		Co-requisite: INC251U
Purpose: Appropriate laboratory work.

Analytical Chemistry IV – CHE4804
Honours	Year module	NQF level: 8	Credits: 12
Module presented in English		Module presented online
Purpose: Theory and practice of instrumental methods of analysis: absorption spectroscopy, magnetic resonance, mass spec-troscopy, electrometric methods and fundamental electronics.

General Chemistry IB – CHE1502
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 5	Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: CHE1501(or XHE1501)
Purpose: Introduction to organic chemistry

Organic Chemistry II (Theory) – ORC221F
Diploma	Semester module	NQF level: 6	Credits: 4
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: CHE181T & CHE1PRA
Purpose: Introduction – structure and properties; organic nomenclature; alkanes; alkylhalides; alkenes; alkynes; benzene; alcohols; ethers; phenols; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids; derivatives of carboxylic acids; amines. Appropriate laboratory work.

Molecular Symmetry – CHE4805
Honours	Year module	NQF level: 8	Credits: 12
Module presented in English		Module presented online
Purpose: Quantum chemistry, molecular symmetry and group theory.

Chemistry I (Practical) – CHE1503
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 5	Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: CHE1501 (or XHE1501)		Co-requisite: CHE1502 (or XHE1502)
Purpose: Students credited with this module can demonstrate basic hands-on laboratory skills and techniques associated with some theoretical concepts covered in General Chemistry which include types of chemical reactions, titrimetric methods of analysis and organic synthesis. Students accredited with this module will be able to demonstrate a theoretical concept of general chemistry in a practical way and they will appreciate critical issues related to health, safety and the environment as they work in the laboratory. The learners will be trained to solve problems individually and critical thinking will be initiated.

Organic Chemistry II (Practical) – ORC2PRA
	Semester module	NQF level: 6	Credits: 4
Module presented in English
		Co-requisite: ORC221F
Purpose: The purpose of the ORC2PRA module is to explain the general principles in Organic Chemistry and help the students demonstrate an understanding of the different laboratory techniques in practical organic chemistry. The ORC2PRA module highlights semi-micro techniques in organic chemistry and their applications in preparations, separations, purifications, analyses and physical determinations of different organic compounds.

Organic Polymer Chemistry – CHE4806
Honours	Year module	NQF level: 8	Credits: 12
Module presented in English		Module presented online
		Co-requisite: CHE4803
Purpose: Polymer Concepts: Basic Principles; Conventional Free Radical Polymerization; Copolymerization; Controlled/Living Free Radical Polymerization; Anionic and Cationic Polymerization Methods; Polymerization with Complex Coordination Catalysts; Step Growth Polymerization, Polymer Characterization.

Chemistry I (Theory) – CHE181T
Diploma	Semester module	NQF level: 5	Credits: 8
Module presented in English
		Co-requisite: CHE1PRA
Purpose: Matter; scientific measurements; atomic structure; chemical bonding; gases, liquids and solids; chemical formulas and stoichiometry; rates of chemical reactions; the gaseous phase: chemical equilibrium; the liquid phase: solutions; the liquid phase: ionic equilibrium; oxidation and reduction reactions; electrochemistry; introduction to organic chemistry; introduction to inorganic chemistry. Appropriate laboratory work.

Physical Chemistry II (Theory) – PCH241P
Diploma	Semester module	NQF level: 6	Credits: 7
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: CHE181T, CHE1PRA
Purpose: Gases; chemical kinetics; chemical equilibrium; ionic equilibrium; activity coefficients; electrochemistry; colligative properties of solutions; colloids. Appropriate laboratory work.

Environmental Chemistry – CHE4807
Honours	Year module	NQF level: 8	Credits: 12
Module presented in English		Module presented online
Purpose: Chemical and allied industries in South Africa: Chemicals; Processes; Sources of chemicals; Environmental aspects. Environmental issues and the chemistry behind them: atmosphere; hydrosphere; biosphere; energy.

Chemistry I (Practical) – CHE1PRA
	Semester module	NQF level: 5	Credits: 4
Module presented in English
		Co-requisite: CHE181T
Purpose: Appropriate laboratory work.

Physical Chemistry II (Practical) – PCH2PRA
	Semester module	NQF level: 6	Credits: 7
Module presented in English
		Co-requisite: PCH241P
Purpose: The purpose of laboratory experiments in Physical Chemistry is to perform measurements, usually under controlled conditions, in order to illustrate, prove or disprove a theory or a scientific law.

Honours Project (Practical) – CHE4808
Honours	Year module	NQF level: 8	Credits: 36
Module presented in English
		Co-requisite: CHE4801, CHE4802, CHE4803 & CHE4804
Purpose: Students who complete this module will be able to compile a research proposal on a chemistry problem, conduct experimental work to investigate the problem, compile a scientific report on the findings, and disseminate the findings. Students will be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in this module in the chemistry industry and in teaching and research environments, and will be equipped to undertake further studies in Chemistry and related fields.

General Chemistry IA (Extended) – XHE1501
Under Graduate Degree	Year module	NQF level: 5	Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable the student to demonstrate a basic understanding of classification and properties of matter and atomic theories, atomic structure and quantum numbers, the periodic table and periodicity, chemical bonding, the structure and nomenclature of inorganic compounds and ions, the mole concept and stoichiometry, solutions and concentrations, acids and bases, types of chemical reactions, rates of reactions and chemical equilibrium, and gases.

Inorganic Chemistry III – CHE3701
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 7	Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: CHE2611 & CHE2621
Purpose: To enable students to gain insight into spectroscopy, advanced coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry.

General Chemistry IB (Extended) – XHE1502
	Year module	NQF level: 5	Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: CHE1501 (or XHE1501)
Purpose: Introduction to organic chemistry

Physical Chemistry III – CHE3702
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 7	Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: CHE2612, CHE2622 & MAT1512 (or XAT1512)
Purpose: To enable students to gain insight into changes of state, equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetic theory of gases, transport and diffusion and molecular reaction dynamics.

Inorganic Chemistry II (Theory) – CHE2611
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 6	Credits: 8
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: CHE1501 (or XHE1501), CHE1502 (or XHE1502) & CHE1503
Purpose: To enable students to demonstrate their understanding of chemical bonding; ionic solids; solvents, solutions, acids and bases; introduction to co-ordination chemistry and transition metals.

Organic Chemistry III – CHE3703
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 7	Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: CHE2613 & CHE2623
Purpose: To enable students to gain insight into and demonstrate an understanding of stereochemistry and conformational analysis, reaction mechanisms, applications of spectroscopic methods, carbanions, polyfunctional compounds, orbital symmetry and synthesis.

Physical Chemistry II (Theory) – CHE2612
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 6	Credits: 8
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: CHE1501 (or XHE1501), CHE1502 (or XHE1502), CHE1503		Co-requisite: MAT1512 (or XAT1512)
Purpose: To enable students to demonstrate their understanding of the laws of thermodynamics and changes of state.

Analytical Chemistry III – CHE3704
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 7	Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: CHE2614 & CHE2624
Purpose: To enable students to demonstrate their understanding of electroanalytical methods, molecular and atomic absorption spectrophotometry, atomic emission and absorption spectrophotometry, chromatography and extraction methods.

Organic Chemistry II (Theory) – CHE2613
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 6	Credits: 8
Module presented in English
Pre-requisite: CHE1501 (or XHE1501), CHE1502 (or XHE1502), CHE1503
Purpose: To enable students to gain insight into dienes, aromaticity, electrophilic aromatic substitution, benzene, arenes, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their functional derivatives, ethers and epoxides, amines, phenols and aryl halides.

Inorganic Chemistry III (Practical) Semester 2 on ly – CHE3721
Under Graduate Degree	Semester module	NQF level: 7	Credits: 3
Module presented in English
		Co-requisite: CHE3701
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to motivate student to understand the fundamental concepts of electronic structure and spectra in the metal complexes and coordination compounds and organometallic Chemistry.

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