Chemical science
Mrs Nicola Williams
8 points * Four 1-hour lectures and one 5-hour laboratory per week * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: CHM1011 and CHM1022 * Prohibition: CHM2031
This subject is designed to extend a general knowledge of chemistry into various environmental applications, and provides an introduction to environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry and energy sciences. It is a useful backup subject for major subjects such as physical geography, geology, chemistry, physics and materials science. Units taught by different lecturers include the role of heavy metals in the environment, environmental chemistry of agriculture, waste disposal, industrial chemistry and the atmosphere. Details of the units may be obtained from the department at enrolment. Practical work is an integral part of the subject. Some units will have a written assignment as part of their assessment.
Assessment
Examinations (2 x 2.5 hours): 80% * Other assessment: 20%