EPPREP940
5 units
level
Course handbook
Description
This preparation course aims to introduce students to a broad range of topics within the field of chemistry and develop basic skills in chemical calculations. It is designed for students who are not confident that their prior studies in chemistry are adequate for the demands of undergraduate science and is a useful review for students planning to study chemistry in engineering. Students intending to study the biological or life sciences are advised that an understanding of chemistry is beneficial. This course is organised to present fundamental chemical concepts with particular emphasis placed on topics required for CHEM1010/CHEM1110 or CHEM1020/CHEM1120.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Summer 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Summer 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Name ionic and molecular compounds
2. Draw Lewis structures and describe intermolecular forces
3. Determine bond order and molecular shape
4. Calculate molar mass, use Avogadro's number and perform molar conversions
5. Balance chemical equations and use stoichiometry
6. Calculate molarity and solve solution concentration problems
7. Calculate pH and understand acid/base strength
8. Solve redox equations
9. Explain the effect of pressure, temperature and volume on gases
10. Understand the concept of equilibrium in chemical reactions and Le Chatèlier's principle
11. Name, draw and identify carbon compounds and functional groups.
Content
- Lewis diagrams and chemical bonds
- Molecular shape, VSPER
- Bond polarity and intermolecular forces
- Types of chemical reactions, redox reactions
- Law of conservation of mass
- Calculating quantities for chemical reactions, Molarity
- Acids and bases, pH
- Gases and chemical equilibrium
- Hydrocarbons and organic compounds containing oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur
Requisite
This course is only available to domestic students enrolled in NUPrep Bridging and Refresher [22223].
Assessment items
Quiz: Quiz 1
Quiz: Quiz 2
Quiz: Quiz 3
Quiz: Quiz 4
Quiz: Quiz 5
Contact hours
Summer 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 1 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
- It is expected that you will spend at least one hour per day practicing skills and consolidating your learning.
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
Summer 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 1 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
- It is expected that you will spend at least one hour per day practicing skills and consolidating your learning.
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EPPREP940 - Ls, 2024 (All) (PDF, 258.5 KB)
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