EPSB079

Foundation Chemistry

Callaghan and Ourimbah Campuses

This course is designed for students who have limited prior studies in chemistry and are not confident that their experience is adequate for the requirements of the Open Foundation Chemistry & Life Sciences courses.

The course is organised to present fundamental chemical concepts with particular emphasis on problem solving. Topics include:

• scientific notation
• use of formulae
• elements and compounds
• periodic table
• calculating chemical quantities
• representation of chemical reactions