CHM1011

Chemistry

(SCI)

Dr Steven Langford

6 points + Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour laboratory or tutorial per week + First semester + Clayton, Berwick, Gippsland, distance + A knowledge of VCE Chemistry is assumed. + Prohibitions: CHM1031, GAS1281, CHM1616, CHM1639, GAS1202 + Distance students attend a 4-day residential school or are provided with a home experiment kit to undertake practical work

Synopsis: The subjects CHM1011 and CHM1022 assume a background in VCE chemistry or its equivalent and are highly suited to students wishing to proceed further in chemistry or those requiring a sound chemical knowledge for other subjects. CHM1011 introduces the concepts of modern chemistry through biological, environmental or industrial examples. At the end of CHM1011, students will have gained a general understanding of how atoms and molecules interact with each other and how this affects their bonding, reactivity, 3-D structure and physical properties. The concepts developed within the lectures are strengthened in the laboratory and with the aid of computer-based tutorials and tests.

Assessment: Examinations (2 x 2 hours): 60% + Laboratory work: 20% + Computer tests (8 in total): 20%