CHEM1010
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
Often referred to as a 'Central Science', Chemistry is the study of chemicals and chemical processes that underpin physical and biological phenomena. Chemistry impacts and interacts with our lives on a daily basis, including the food we eat, the medicine we take, and the energy we use. CHEM1010 is the first of two foundation subjects in the key central scientific discipline of chemistry, providing core knowledge and skills, useful in science, engineering and life sciences. In CHEM1010, students will explore the primary concepts of chemistry, including basic atomic and molecular structure, the chemistry of carbon compounds, and principal physical concepts of the discipline.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Summer 2 - 2024
- Semester 1 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Winter - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. recognise and use chemical language, representations, structures and symbolism;
2. describe and apply basic chemistry concepts and extend to their chosen fields of study or programs.
3. recognise and identify isomers and organic functional groups, particularly hydrocarbons and their characteristic reactions;
4. apply the scientific method in the conduct and reporting of experiment results.
5. participate in and contribute to group problem solving.
6. Work safely and competently in a laboratory setting.
Content
The course involves study of the following topics, illustrated where appropriate with relevant examples from applicable areas:
1. Introduction to Atomic and Molecular Concepts:
- matter, atoms and elements
- molecules and compounds
- equations and stoichiometry
- reactions - energy and enthalpy
2. Foundation Physical Concepts in Chemistry:
- gases
- atomic structure
- electron configurations of elements
- bonding and structure
- chemical equilibria
3. Introduction to Organic Chemistry:
- orbitals and hybridisation
- saturated compounds - alkanes and cycloalkanes
- unsaturated compounds - alkenes and alkynes
- Chirality
- aromatic compounds - benzene
- introduction to organic functional groups
Requisite
This course has similarities to CHEM1110. If you have successfully completed CHEM1110 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
Students who have completed HSC Chemistry within the last two years are encouraged to complete EPPREP941 Introduction to Undergraduate Chemistry (Advanced) before commencing CHEM1010.Students who have completed HSC Chemistry three or more years ago are advised to complete EPPREP940 Introduction to Undergraduate Chemistry before commencing CHEM1010. Students who have not completed HSC Chemistry are strongly advised to complete both EPPREP790 Foundation Chemistry and EPPREP940 Introduction to Undergraduate Chemistry before commencing CHEM1010. Further information about EPPREP790, EPPREP940, EPPREP941, and other NUPrep bridging and refresher courses can be found here: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/pathways/nuprep/courses
Assessment items
Formal Examination: Written exam covering lecture materials
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Workshop and laboratory assessment
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement 50% - Must obtain 50% in this assessment item to pass the course.
Quiz: Online quizzes based on lecture
Contact hours
Summer 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 36 hour(s) per term
- For a summer or winter term the lectures may be compressed for the shorter term.
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 2
- When the course is offered over summer or winter term, the contact hours will be 18 hours of workshops for the full term delivered face to face.
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 36 hour(s) per term
- For a summer or winter term the lectures may be compressed for the shorter term.
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 2
- When the course is offered over summer or winter term, the contact hours will be 18 hours of workshops for the full term delivered face to face.
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 36 hour(s) per term
- For a summer or winter term the lectures may be compressed for the shorter term.
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 2
- When the course is offered over summer or winter term, the contact hours will be 18 hours of workshops for the full term delivered face to face.
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Winter - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 36 hour(s) per term
- For a summer or winter term the lectures may be compressed for the shorter term.
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 2
- When the course is offered over summer or winter term, the contact hours will be 18 hours of workshops for the full term delivered face to face.
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Course outline
- CHEM1010 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 206.2 KB)
- CHEM1010 - Summer 2, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 190.5 KB)
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