Area: | Centre for Aboriginal Studies |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Other Requisite(s): | Admission: Associate Degree in Science and Technology
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Syllabus: | Bonding and properties of materials, organic chemistry and nomenclature of simple molecules, air and water pollution. Chemical reactions and mass to mass relationships. Volume to volume relationships and chemical arithmetic. The limitations of scientificanalysis and the need for precision, especially in environmental applications. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated knowledge of the relationship between the properties of substances and their structure and bonding. Explained types of reactions/rates of reaction and chemical equilibrium. An understanding of volumetric analysis. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Bucat, R.B. (1984), Elements of chemistry: earth, air, fire and water. Canberra, Australian Academy of Science. Garnet, P.J. (ed.) (1996), Foundations of chemistry (second edition). Melbourne, Longman. Zumdahl, S.S. (1993), Introductory chemistry: a foundation (second edition). Lexington, D.C. Health and Co. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | End of semester test 30%, Lab reports 50%, Mid semester test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10500 Chemical Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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