Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
EPCHEM115 Chemistry I investigates people and their world. It investigates the basic ideas of chemistry, including the world of atomic theory, molecules, Stoichiometry, aqueous solutions, carbon chemistry and introductory thermochemistry. Students will develop the ability to interpret and communicate chemical ideas.
| Objectives | 1. Demonstrate the ability to express chemical ideas in a logical, coherent fashion as required in various scientific applications. 2. Demonstrate skills in working individually and in groups in both practical and theoretical situations and in verbal communication of chemical ideas. 3. Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of basic chemical principles appropriate to commencement of undergraduate study in Chemistry. 4. Demonstrate powers of critical analysis and apply these in the interpretation of chemical data. 5. Demonstrate an ability to solve simple problems in both practical and theoretical contexts. 6. Demonstrate skills in the application of scientific method in practical situations. 7. Demonstrate the ability to use relevant technology in support of chemical inquiry. |
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| Content | 1. Laboratory techniques including observation, titrimetric analysis, recording, graphing, analysis of data, units, scientific notation and the design of experiments. 2. Introduction and/or review of basic concepts such as the classification and properties of matter, units of measurement, SI units, significant figures and dimensional analysis. 3. The atomic theory of matter including atomic structure, the periodic table, molecules and molecular compounds, ions and ionic compounds and their names and formulae, the electronic structure of atoms, electron orbitals, electron configurations. 4. Stoichiometry including chemical equations, atomic and molecular weights, the mole concept, empirical formulae, calculations from balanced chemical equations. 5. Aqueous solutions including concentration, acids, bases and salts, pH, ionic equations, solutions stoichiometry and chemical analysis. 6. Introductory thermochemistry involving enthalpy, endothermic and exothermic reactions. 7. Introductory Organic Chemistry including alkanes and functional groups. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Mathematical skills and knowledge equivalent to Year 10 School Certificate. | ||||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Laboratory
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Tutorial: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks Laboratory: for 2 hour(s) per Fortnight for 10 weeks |