EPPREP941
5 units
level
Course handbook
Description
This preparation course aims to build on and refresh the chemistry skills already gained from the study of HSC 2 Unit Chemistry. The course covers a broad range of topics within the field of chemistry and builds further skills in chemical calculations. The course is organised to present fundamental chemical concepts with particular emphasis placed on topics required for CHEM1010/CHEM1110 or CHEM1020/CHEM1120. Students intending to study the biological or life sciences are advised that an understanding or chemistry is essential.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Summer 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify the limiting reagent when chemicals are mixed and calculate the theoretical yield for the chemical reaction
2. Calculate percentage yield
3. Convert between chemical and empirical formulas
4. Determine the empirical formula of a substance from the % mass contribution
5. Calculate the standard electrode potential for redox reactions
6. Determine the oxidation number of atoms within compounds and molecules
7. Calculate the concentration of an unknown solution using titration
8. Calculate enthalpy change for a chemical reaction using Hess's Law
9. Use specific and molar heat capacities
10. Perform calculations using the ideal gas equation
11. Calculate partial pressures
12. Understand that there are exceptions to VSEPR
13. Write equilibrium expressions and calculate equilibrium constants
14. Identify isomers of an organic compound
15. Identify chiral centres in an organic compound.
Content
- Chemical reactions and stoichiometry
- Chemical and empirical formulas
- Redox chemistry
- Titrations
- Thermochemistry
- Gas laws
- Lewis structures and VSEPR
- Chemical equilibrium
- Organic chemistry
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
Log / Workbook: Chemistry Workbook
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
Course outline
- EPPREP941 - Ls, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 233.8 KB)
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