A course of three lectures per week, with laboratory work, throughout the year. Students will be assumed to have attained Matriculation standard in Chemistry. The syllabus covers the fundamental principles of chemistry, and their application to the systematic chemistry of the elements. The topics discussed are broadly as follows :
SYLLABUS. Physical and Inorganic Chemistry. Atomic and molecular theory.
Equivalent weights and atomic weights.
Properties of gases. Equation of state for ideal gases. Deviation from ideal behaviour. Abnormal molecular weights and correction of molecular weights. Van der Waals' equation. Elements of kinetic theory of matter..
Properties of liquids. Vapour pressure. Critical phenomena.
The solid state. Phase relations in one-component systems. Phase rule.
Crystal systems. Structure of crystals. Isomorphism.
Classification of the elements. The Periodic System; periodicity of chemical and physical properties, especially as exemplified by the more common elements.
The Periodic System and atomic structure; nuclear atom model. Introductory treatment of valency.
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Thermochemistry. Heats of reaction and their determination. Hess's Law.
Kirchhoff's Law. The first law of thermodynamics.
• Chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium. Law of mass action. le Chatelier's principle. Application to gas reactions.
Solutions. Phase relations in two-component systems. Colligative properties of dilute solutions. Molecular weights of dissolved substances. Abnormal molecular weights.
Electrochemistry. Electrolysis and the ionic theory. Ionic equilibria. Weak electrolytes. Lowry-Brönsted treatment of acid-base equilibria. Hydrogen ion con- centration. Electromotive force. Complex ion formation. Precipitation.
Theoretical basis of analytical reactions.
Organic Chemistry. The scope of organic chemistry; principles of purification, qualitative and quantitative analysis of organic compounds. Functional, structural, optical and geometric isomerism. Structure of benzene.
The preparation and reactions of the following classes 'of compounds:
paraffins, olefins, acetylenes, benzene, alcohols, phenols, halides, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and amines.
Lлвoилтоav Wокк. Three and a half hours per week, throughout the year, covering work on gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, qualitative analysis by semi-micro methods and elementary organic chemistry.
The apparatus used in the course is supplied by the Chemistry Department;
a deposit must be paid and evidence of payment must be produced to the Department before practical classes begin.
Воокs. (a) Recommended for preliminary reading:
Pauling, L.—General Chemistry. (Freeman.)
Travers, M. W.—Тhe Discovery of the Rare Gases. (Arnold.) (b) Prescribed text-books :
*Garside, J. E., and Phillips, R. F.-Textl)ook of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
(Pitman.)
*Philbrick, F. A., and Holmyard, E. J.—Text-Ьook of Theoretical and Inorganic Chemistry. (Dent.)
or *Moeller, T. Inorganic Chemistry. (Wiley.)t
or *Gould, E. S. Inorganic Reactions and Structure. (Holt.)t
*Finar, I. L.—Organic Chemistry. (Longmans.)
or *English, J., and Cassidy, H. G. Principles of Organic Chemistry. (McGraw- Hill.)
*Brown, R. D., and O'Donnell, T. A. Manual of Elementary Practical Chemistry. (M.U.P.)
(c) Recommended for reference:
Glasstone, S. Elements of Physical Chemistry. (Van Nostrand.)
Findlay, A. Introduction to Physical Chemistry, selected portions. (Long- mans.)
Brown, G. I.—Simple Guide to Modern Valency Theory. (Longmans.) Books marked t are prescribed only for students proceeding to Chemistry Part II and Chemistry Part III.
EXA1TNATTON: One 3-hour written paper for Pass and Honours combined.
There is no practical examination, but the work of each student is assessed con- tinually throughout the year and is taken into account in determining the success of candidates at the Annual Examination. One 14-hour written paper (in Organic Chemistry), Pass and Honours.
CНE мISTRY PART IB
A course of three lectures per week, with laboratory work, throughout the year. The following syllabus provides a general guide to the topics to be discussed.
A knowledge of Chemistry to the standard prescribed for the Matriculation Examination will be assumed in the above course. .
SYLLАВus. (i) General. Chemistry.
The properties of gases. The simple gas laws and the ideal gas equation.
Deviations from ideal behaviour, van der Waals' equation. Elements of kinetic theory.
The properties of liquids, vapour pressure, critical temperature, liquefaction.
The solid phase, structure of crystals, phase relations in one-component systems.
Solutions. The properties of gas-liquid, liquid-liquid and solid-liquid systems.
Phase relations in two-component systems. Colligative properties of dilute solu- tions, molecular weights of dissolved substances.
Electrochemistry. Electrolysis and the ionic theory ; electrode potentials and electrolytic cells.
Chemical equilibrium. The equilibrium law and le Chatelier's principle. Ionic equilibria in terms of the Lowry-Brönsted theory ; acids and bases, buffers, pI and indicators. Precipitation and redox equilibria.
Therinochemistry. Heat of reaction. Hess's law.
The Colloidal State. Nature of colloids ; methods of preparing colloidal solutions.
Atomic structure and the theory of valency in terms of atomic orbitals.
Relation of properties of solids, liquids, gases and solutions to types of chemical bond. Comparative chemistry of the elements and the periodic classification. The physico-chemical principles underlying the chemistry studied in the practical course.
(ii) Organic Chemistry. The scope of organic chemistry ; principles of puri- fication, qualitative and quantitative analysis of organic compounds.
The preparation and simpler reactions of the following classes of compounds:
paraffins and their simple halogen derivatives, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, acetals, ketones, carboxylic acids, olefins, acetylenes, amines, carbohydrates. Isomerism.
The chemistry of simple aromatic compounds.
Special emphasis will be laid on organic chemistry and the biological impli- cations of the subject.
LABORATORY WORK. Three and a half hours per week, covering work on gravimetric and volumetric analysis, qualitative analysis by semi-micro methods, preparative inorganic chemistry and elementary organic chemistry.
The apparatus used in the course is supplied by the Chemistry Department.
A notice available in the Department provides details of the procedure to be followed to obtain apparatus. A deposit of f5 must be paid to the University Branch of the National Bank using a specially stamped bank slip, and evidence of payment must be produced to the Department before practical classes begin.
The deposit includes a service charge of f3. On return of the apparatus and the locker key the balance is refunded less the value of breakages, etc.
Booxs. (a) Recommended for preliminary reading:
Crockford, H. D., and Knight, S. B. Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry for Pre-medical Students. (Wiley.)
Pauling, L.—General Chemistry. (2nd ed., Freeman, 1955.) (b) Prescribed text-books :
Garside, J. E., and Phillips, R.
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Text-book of Pure and Applied Chemistry.(Pitman.)
or Steiner, L. E., and Campbell, J. A.—General Chemistry. (Macmillan.)
*Brown, R. D., and O'Donnell, T. A. Manual of Elementary Practical Chemistry. (М.U.Р.)
(c) Recommended for reference :
Glasstone, S.—Elements of Physical Chemistry. (Van Nostrand.) Daniels, F., and Alberty, R. A. Physical Chemistry. (Wiley.) Gould, E. S. Inorganic Reactions and Structure. (Holt.)
EхАmINATIоx. One 3-hour written paper in General Chemistry, one 1-hour written paper in Organic Chemistry.
ZOOLOGY PARTI
A course of three lectures per week, with laboratory work throughout the year.
SYLLAВus. An introduction to Anatomy and Physiology using the frog as type.
General account of the following phyla, with descriptions of the structure and life history of typical examples; Protozoa, Porifera, Coelenterata, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annulata, Arthropoda. Mollusca, Echinodermata, Chordata. Outlines of development of the frog and bird, and of the foetal membranes in lvlammalia.
Formation of germ-cells, meiosis and syngamy. Outline of the Theory of Evolution.
Elementary Genetics.
LABORATORY WORK. Three hours per week.
Students must provide themselves with a suitable microscopef (to be approved by the Professor of Zoology). The microscope must have low and high powers, magnifying at least 60-380 diameters, coarse and fine adjustments and a condenser.
Students must also have a set of approved dissecting instruments (details of these available from the Zoology Department) ; notebooks ; drawing books; a small number of slides and cover slips; a box of coloured crayons; drawing pencils, hand lens (6X).
Booкs. (a) Recommended for preliminary reading:
Haldane, J. В. S., and Huxley, J. S. Animal Biology. (O.U.Р.) (b) Prescribed text-books :
*Borradaile, L. A. Manual of Elementary Zoology. (12th ed., O.U.P.)
*Zoology Laboratory Instructions. (rev. еd.,) ; available at the Department.
EXAMINATION. One 3-hour written paper for Pass and Honours combined;
one 3-hour written paper additional for Honours; one 3-hour practical test.
BOTANY PART I
A course of three lectures per week, with laboratory work and field excursions throughout the year.
SYtxлnus. The flowering plant : structure, physiology, biology, elementary genetics and cytology. Structure, reproduction and life cycle in Chlorophyceae, Phaeophyceae, Fungi, Bryophyta. Pteridophyta, Gymnospermae and Angiospermae, illustrated by a very few types from each group. The same types serve for an introduction to the theory of evolution. Chemosynthesis and heterotrophic nutrition as illustrated by bacteria, fungi and flowering plants; the nitrogen and carbon cycles in nature ; plant diseases; economic importance of botany.
An introduction to plant ecology, with special reference to local conditions; climate and soil in relation to plant life.
PRACTICAL Wonu. Four hours' laboratory work per week, together with at least two day field excursions.
Students must provide themselves with an approved microscope, a razor, forceps, a set of needles, slides, coverslips, and hand lens, and the prescribed prac- tical note-book. A limited number of microscopes may be hired in the laboratory.
Воoкs. (a) For preliminary reading:
*Godwin, H. Plant Biology. (C.U.P.)
Carey, G. Botaпу by Observation. (Angus & Robertson.) (b) Prescribed text-book:
*McLuckie, J., and McKee, H. S. Australian and New Zealand Botany.
(Assoc. Gen., 1954.)
*or any one of the following:
Priestley, J. H., and Scott, L. I. An Introduction to Botany. (Longmans.) Robbins, W. W., Weier, T. E., and Stocking, C. R.—Botany, An Introduction
to Plant Science. (2nd ed., Wiley, Chapman & Hall, 1956.)
Sinnott E. W., and Wilson, K. S.—Вotапу: Principles and Problems.
(McGraw-Hill, 1955.)
Fritsch, F. E., and Salisbury, E. L.—Plant Form and Function. (Bell.)
t Microscopes may be hired from the Zoology Department.
Bower, F. 0.—Botany of the Living Plant. (New edition, Macmillan.) Brown, W. H.—The Plant Kingdom. (Ginn.)
(c) For reference: .
Skeve, M.—Biology of Flowering .Plants. (Sidgwick & Jackson.) (Highly recommended as general reading for Honours students.) Strasburger, E.—Text-book of Botany. (Macmillan.)
James, W. 0. Plant Physiology. (O.U.P.)
EXAMINATION. One 3-hour written paper for Pass and Honours combined.
One additional 3-hour written paper for Honours. The laboratory and field work of each student is examined continuously during each term. Records of success. in experiment and impressions of the work are kept. In addition short terminal practical examinations may be given. Information obtained in this way determines whether a candidate passes or fails in the practical work and it is taken into account in awarding Honours at the Annual Examination. A 3-hour practical test, for Pass and Honours combined, may, at the discretion of the examiners, replace or supplement terminal tests.