CHEM1110
Chemistry for the Life Sciences I
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Ourimbah | Semester 1 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Focuses on the foundation concepts of chemistry in the context of the life sciences. In addition, environmental aspects are developed, especially as they illustrate key concepts in chemistry.
The subject examines basic atomic and molecular structure, introduces the chemistry of carbon compounds, and illustrates basic physical concepts central to an understanding in the discipline.
This course is not to be counted with CHEM1010.
This course has a compulsory course component. As well as an overall passing grade (50%) students must meet the established minimum requirements relating to attendance at laboratories and the submission of laboratory reports.
In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory Health and Safety requirement. Students will receive full information on this compulsory component in the course outline provided by the school.
| Objectives | On successful completion of this course students will be able: 1. to introduce basic concepts in chemistry relevant to the professional practice of chemistry, environmental sciences, food technology and human nutrition 2. to develop an understanding of the breadth, established knowledge base and applicability of chemistry 3. to establish an appreciation of the central role of chemistry in science and technology 4. to develop an understanding and knowledge of basic key concepts central to chemical science 5. to provide an understanding of the elements of chemical language, representations, structures and symbolism 6. to provide introductory experience of the scientific methods employed in chemistry 7. to develop elementary skills in laboratory methods applied in analytical and experimental tasks involving chemistry 8. to develop skills in the scientific method of conducting, reviewing and reporting experiments 9. to develop some understanding of the safe practice and responsibilities residing in scientific and (especially) chemically-based work |
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| Content | The subject involves study of the following topics, illustrated as appropriate with relevant examples from applicable areas: 1)Introduction to Atomic and Molecular Concepts a)matter, atoms and elements b)molecules and compounds c)equations and stoichiometry 2)Introduction to Organic Chemistry a)orbitals and hybridisation b)saturated compounds - alkanes and cycloalkanes c)unsaturated compounds - alkenes and alkynes d)aromatic compounds - benzene 3)Foundation Physical Concepts in Chemistry a)atomic structure b)electron configurations of elements c)bonding and structure d)gases |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | No specific prior knowledge is assumed. However, to facilitate success in the subject, it is desirable to have completed prior learning in some science subject(s) in senior secondary school (or equivalent alternate study, such as Open Foundation). The completion of HSC Chemistry (or an equivalent) is considered highly desirable but not essential. | ||||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Practical Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Laboratory: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for CHEM1110 |