Courses Handbook 2010

306860 (v.3) Chemistry 061


Area: Curtin Sarawak
Credits: 12.5
Contact Hours: 4.0
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
Lecture: 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Tutorial: 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Laboratory: 1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly
Syllabus: This unit introduces students to the general study of chemical foundations, basics of understanding of matter, the periodic table and representative elements. Chemistry foundations include a brief review of basic concepts, atomic structure, mole concepts, chemical equations and stoichiometry, solution and volumetric analysis, with a strong problem-solving orientation in addition to an experimental approach. Basic understanding of matter includes chemical bonding, shapes and polarity of molecules, states of matter and intermolecular forces in order to support a systematic, logical approach to explain important phenomena of matter.
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
Field of Education: 010500 Chemical Sciences (Narrow Grouping)
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: Not Online
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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