Chemistry 1

CHE10001 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students

Duration

  • One Semester or equivalent

Contact hours

  • 60 hours face to face + blended

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.

2023 teaching periods

Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 1		 Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 2

Dates:
27 Feb 23 - 28 May 23

Results:
4 Jul 23

Last self enrolment:
12 Mar 23

Census:
31 Mar 23

Last withdraw without fail:
14 Apr 23

Dates:
31 Jul 23 - 29 Oct 23

Results:
5 Dec 23

Last self enrolment:
13 Aug 23

Census:
31 Aug 23

Last withdraw without fail:
15 Sep 23

Prerequisites

Assumed Knowledge:
VCE 3 and 4 Chemistry or equivalent
Anti-requisites (similar in content)

Aims and objectives

To provide a diverse range of students an appreciation and understanding of the fundamental concepts of chemistry enabling them to undertake further study in the chemistry, environmental science, biochemistry, and biotechnology majors.

Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

1. Demonstrate theoretical comprehension of the structure of atoms and molecules, Lewis structures, simple reaction writing, stoichiometry and the mole concept, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, spectroscopy and the gas laws.
2. Apply problem solving skills to tasks involving the above theoretical skills.
3. Conduct accurate and precise laboratory analyses using a range of laboratory techniques.
4. Articulate understandings of the theory through the medium of laboratory report writing.
5. Describe and employ laboratory occupational health and safety best practices.