Overview

This unit has been designed for students who have demonstrated a strong aptitude for chemistry during secondary studies. On completion of this unit, you will be able to apply their understanding of the main chemical principles underpinning chemical elements, chemical reactivity and equilibria. A number of important topics including atomic … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

OCT-MY-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
OCT12-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Sara Kyne

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Cheow Yuen Lin
Dr Toby Bell

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Discuss the major trends that construct the periodic table of elements;

2.

Interpret the relationships between electronic structure and bonding;

3.

Apply the theories of thermodynamics, dynamic equilibria and chemical kinetics;

4.

Recognise factors which impart polarity on molecules;

5.

Foster the acquisition of practical skills by exploiting an inquiry-based approach to the chemistry laboratory experience;

6.

Formulate hypotheses and design chemical experiments to synthesise and collect unique data using a range of sophisticated apparatus and technologies;

7.

Apply recognised methods for interpreting chemical data;

8.

Communicate chemistry, and discuss the social and environmental responsibility of chemists in the global community.

Teaching approach

Active learning
Online learning
Problem-based learning

Assessment summary

This unit is exempt from the grading and results update provision to offer supplementary assessments. Check the grading and results update page to find out which teaching periods this exemption applies to.

Assessment

1 - Laboratory-based assessment
2 - Online assessment
3 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources
Recommended resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change

  • Lab coat required $35
  • Safety glasses $8
  • Lab book $3.00

Availability in areas of study

Applied microbiology
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry
Physiology
Tropical environmental biology