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303978 (v.2) Chemistry for Foundation Studies 011


 

Area:

Department of Applied Chemistry

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

6.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Students study those parts of the secondary level chemistry program which are essential for a sound basis in chemistry plus relevant portions of first year tertiary level chemistry. Basic concepts, mole concept, stoichiometry, volumetric analysis calculations, oxidation and reduction, chemical bonding, shapes of molecules, intermolecular forces, periodic trends, macromolecular structures, gases.
 

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:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Zumdahl, S. S., 1993, 'Chemistry', D C Heath, Lexington. First Year Practical Chemistry Manual 2003. Curtin University Bookshop. Chemistry 021, 028, 072, 128 PSI Study Notes. Curtin University Bookshop.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Continuous Compulsory Topics 50%. Laboratory Assessment 10%. Final Examination 40%.

Field of Education:

 10500 Chemical Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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