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CHEM 1201 - Foundations of Chemistry IB

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 3420
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 7 hours per week
Restriction: Not available to students with SACE Stage 2 Chemistry Subject Achievement Grade of C+ or greater, or equivalent.
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Assumed Knowledge: CHEM1101
Incompatible: CHEM 1200, CHEM 1520 & CHEM 1521
Assessment: Exam, online summative work, practical work, lecture tests
Syllabus:

The knowledge and skills acquired in Foundations of Chemistry IB provide a strong foundation for future studies in chemistry and chemistry-related fields, including biological and environmental sciences, healthcare and engineering. It provides students with a strong foundation for pursuing careers in research or industry, where their understanding of chemical principles and laboratory techniques will be highly valued. Foundations of Chemistry IB course is designed for students seeking a solid foundation in chemistry, whether as a core requirement or a general elective. It accommodates students from various academic programs who are eager to develop a thorough understanding of chemical principles and their real-world applications. The course content is designed to build upon the knowledge gained in Foundations of Chemistry IA. Upon completion of Foundations of Chemistry IB, students will understand redox processes and their application to batteries. Students will gain an understanding of chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics and their importance in various scientific fields. In addition, students will develop their knowledge of organic compounds and their importance in materials, medicine and biological processes. Face-to-face on-campus delivery provides opportunities for interactive lectures, hands-on laboratory experiments, and engaging discussions. Collaborative discussions, group work, and problem-solving exercises in workshops will enhance their understanding of key topics and foster a sense of teamwork. Assessments activities may include quizzes, laboratory reports, assignments, and examinations. By successfully completing these assessments, students will demonstrate their ability to apply chemical knowledge to solve problems and communicate scientific ideas effectively.

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0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
3420 Mon 11/08/2014 Sun 31/08/2014 Fri 19/09/2014 Fri 31/10/2014


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
23232 LE01 400 64 28 Jul - 15 Sep Monday 10am - 11am The Braggs, G76, Bragg Lecture Theatre
30 Jul - 17 Sep Wednesday 10am - 11am The Braggs, G76, Bragg Lecture Theatre
1 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 10am - 11am The Braggs, G76, Bragg Lecture Theatre
6 Oct - 27 Oct Monday 10am - 11am The Braggs, G76, Bragg Lecture Theatre
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 10am - 11am The Braggs, G76, Bragg Lecture Theatre
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 10am - 11am The Braggs, G76, Bragg Lecture Theatre
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22471 PR06 48 7 14 Aug - 14 Aug Thursday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
28 Aug - 28 Aug Thursday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
11 Sep - 11 Sep Thursday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
9 Oct - 9 Oct Thursday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
23 Oct - 23 Oct Thursday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
23233 PR01 74 9 11 Aug - 11 Aug Monday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
25 Aug - 25 Aug Monday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
8 Sep - 8 Sep Monday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
6 Oct - 6 Oct Monday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
20 Oct - 20 Oct Monday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
23234 PR02 74 14 12 Aug - 12 Aug Tuesday 10am - 1pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
26 Aug - 26 Aug Tuesday 10am - 1pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
9 Sep - 9 Sep Tuesday 10am - 1pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
7 Oct - 7 Oct Tuesday 10am - 1pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
21 Oct - 21 Oct Tuesday 10am - 1pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
23235 PR03 74 8 12 Aug - 12 Aug Tuesday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
26 Aug - 26 Aug Tuesday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
9 Sep - 9 Sep Tuesday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
7 Oct - 7 Oct Tuesday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
21 Oct - 21 Oct Tuesday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
23236 PR04 72 10 13 Aug - 13 Aug Wednesday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
27 Aug - 27 Aug Wednesday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
10 Sep - 10 Sep Wednesday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
8 Oct - 8 Oct Wednesday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
22 Oct - 22 Oct Wednesday 2pm - 5pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
23237 PR05 48 6 14 Aug - 14 Aug Thursday 10am - 1pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
28 Aug - 28 Aug Thursday 10am - 1pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
11 Sep - 11 Sep Thursday 10am - 1pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
9 Oct - 9 Oct Thursday 10am - 1pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
23 Oct - 23 Oct Thursday 10am - 1pm Johnson Labs, 106, First Year Lab
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22880 WR01 54 4 5 Aug - 16 Sep Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room
7 Oct - 28 Oct Tuesday 1pm - 2pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room
22881 WR02 54 8 6 Aug - 17 Sep Wednesday 12pm - 1pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 12pm - 1pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room
22882 WR03 54 9 6 Aug - 17 Sep Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 1pm - 2pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room
22883 WR04 53 7 6 Aug - 17 Sep Wednesday 3pm - 4pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 3pm - 4pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room
22884 WR05 50 21 7 Aug - 18 Sep Thursday 12pm - 1pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room
9 Oct - 30 Oct Thursday 12pm - 1pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room
22885 WR06 50 25 7 Aug - 18 Sep Thursday 1pm - 2pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room
9 Oct - 30 Oct Thursday 1pm - 2pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room
22886 WR07 54 8 8 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 1pm - 2pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 1pm - 2pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room
22887 WR08 54 5 8 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 2pm - 3pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 2pm - 3pm Badger Labs, LG17, Badger Seminar Room