Course level

Undergraduate

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

3 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours

Incompatible

CHEM1012 or 1013 or ENGG1040 or CHEM1001 or CHEM1021 or 1022

Recommended prerequisite

Restricted

Semester 1: BE students or other students with faculty permission; Semester 2: Available to all students.

Assessment methods

Laboratory practicals, online quizzes, assignments and examinations

Course enquiries

Assoc Prof Mark Riley Sem 1, Dr Gwen Lawrie Sem 2

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.

Course description

This course provides an introduction to chemistry as a quantitative science to enable further studies in higher level chemistry and biochemistry for science, biomedical science and engineering students. Core topics include: kinetic theory, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, redox chemistry, acid base chemistry and chemical kinetics. These concepts are developed with a strong focus on the application of quantitative problem-solving skills.