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Chemistry 1 (CHEM10003)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Sonia Horvat
Semester 2
Dr Sonia Horvat
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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This subject provides an introduction to the basic concepts of General Chemistry, including the periodic table, elements, atoms, and states of matter; gases; elementary quantum mechanics, atomic spectra and atomic structure; structure and bonding in elements and compounds of groups 14-18; the chemistry of carbon-based compounds, including structure and bonding of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes, chirality, nomenclature, benzene and its derivatives, functional groups; intermolecular forces; energy and thermochemistry; chemical equilibrium; acid-base chemistry including the strength of acids and bases; physical properties of solutions; solutions and pH equilibria.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Define the role of chemistry in biology, technology and the physical environment and describe the evolution of current theories;
- Illustrate how the individual concepts taught throughout this subject connect with each other to form a fundamental basis of the chemical sciences;
- Execute basic laboratory experiments; analyse and interpret experimental data and write laboratory reports;
- Apply health and safety regulations associated with the safe handling and disposal of laboratory chemicals;
- Categorise the nature of gases and other states of matter; basic energy concepts; chemical equilibrium; acids and bases and factors that determine their strengths; properties of solutions;
- Describe atomic structure theories and their connection with elementary quantum mechanics, and how they are connected to the structure and bonding of hydrocarbons and main-group molecules;
- Outline the unique characteristics of carbon-based compounds including chirality, classification of important functional groups, and naming carbon-based compound classes and molecules;
- Identify the general scientific research process and how to critically analyse scientific data.
Generic skills
This subject encompasses particular generic skills so that on completion of this subject students should have developed skills relating to:
- the organization of work schedules that permit appropriate preparation time for tutorials, practical classes and examinations;
- the use of electronic forms of communication;
- the utilisation of computer-aided learning activities to enhance understanding;
- the performance of basic manipulations with laboratory equipment;
- the recording of observations, the analysis of information and the interpretation of data within a laboratory setting;
- accessing information from the library employing both electronic and traditional means.
- working collaboratively with other students;
- the use of conceptual models;
- problem solving; and
- critical thinking.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Selection of the Biomedical specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
OR
Admission into the MC-BIOMENG Master of Biomedical Engineering
Option 2
Students are required to meet both Chemistry and Mathematics prerequisites below
Chemistry:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM10007 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
VCE Units 3/4 Chemistry, or equivalent
Mathematics:
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST10014 | Foundation Mathematics 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST10015 | Foundation Mathematics 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST10012 | Introduction to Mathematics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
VCE Units 3/4 Mathematical Methods
OR
VCE Units 3/4 Further Mathematics
OR
Admission into the B-SCI Bachelor of Science
OR
Admission into the B-COM Bachelor of Commerce
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM10009 | Chemistry for BioSciences | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Ten equally weighted on-line tests (the ten best out of eleven tests contribute)
| Weekly starting in week 1 | 15% |
Ongoing assessment of practical work (6 x 3 hour practicals)
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 65% |
2 Independent Learning Tasks
| During the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Sonia Horvat Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x one hour lectures per week, 6 x three hours of practical activities during semester, 1 x one hour tutorial/workshop session per week, 6 hours of computer aided learning during semester, 8 hours of independent learning tasks during semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Sonia Horvat
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sonia Horvat Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x one hour lectures per week, 6 x three hours of practical activities during semester, 1 x one hour tutorial/workshop session per week, 6 hours of computer aided learning during semester, 8 hours of independent learning tasks during semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Sonia Horvat
Additional delivery details
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
P. Mahaffy, R. Tusker, B. Bucat, J. Kotz, G. Weaver and P. Triechel, Chemistry: Human Activity, Chemical Reactivity (2nd International Edition), Cengage Learning, 2014.
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
A laboratory coat and safety glasses are required for laboratory activities.
It is recommended that students have access to a molecular model kit.
It is recommended that students who plan to major in Chemistry also enrol in two semesters of first year mathematics, for example MAST10005 Calculus 1, MAST10006 Calculus 2 and/or MAST10007 Linear Algebra.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Environments Specialisation (formal) Biomedical Specialisation (formal) Biomedical with Business Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Breadth Track Chemical Engineering - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 22 March 2024