EPCHEM137
10 units
level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides an introduction to fundamental chemical concepts of relevance to the physical and life sciences. Topics covered include: pure substances and mixtures; atoms, molecules and ions; simple atomic models; the periodic table; chemical compounds: chemical formulae; bonding; basic shapes of molecules; states of matter; the mole concept and stoichiometry; solutions; acids and bases; organic chemistry and simple chemical reactions. Students will develop skills in observation, critical thinking, research and communication.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify and explain how a knowledge of chemistry relates to everyday life, living organisms and technology in general.
2. Describe atoms, elements, molecules and compounds and how they react using chemical language.
3. Solve simple chemical problems in both a practical and theoretical context.
4. Apply theoretical knowledge and laboratory based experimental observation to predict and describe chemical change.
5. Identify and choose appropriate sources of chemical information using the library catalogue.
6. Prepare a scientific report to address a chemical question, citing the sources of chemical information used in APA 7th referencing format.
7. Apply chemical knowledge in an examination setting.
Content
- Atoms and elements
- Electrons and the periodic table
- Compounds and chemical bonds
- Chemical reactions and equations
- The mole and chemical formulas
- Stoichiometry
- Molecular shape
- Organic chemistry
- Solids, liquids and phase changes
- Solutions
- Acids and bases
Requisite
You cannot enrol in this course if you have successfully completed or are enrolled in EPCHEM314 or EPHLTH370.
Assessment items
Quiz: Online Quizzes
In Term Test: Mid-Semester Test
Written Assignment: Research Assignment
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratory Report
Online Open Book Formal Examination: Final Examination
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Self-Directed learning is equivalent to face-to-face contact hours. It involves engagement with course materials that are delivered at a time that suits you via short videos, course notes, podcasts, readings and other activities.
Tutorial-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
- EPCHEM137 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 328.2 KB)
- EPCHEM137 - Semester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 328.3 KB)
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