Unit of Study CHEM1001 Chemistry (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Enrolment information

There will be a 2-day compulsory residential for Online students that will be held on the Lismore Campus (Terms 2 and 4) or the National Marine Science Centre, Coffs Harbour (Term 2 only). Please refer to http://scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables.

Unit description

Provides an introduction to basic chemical concepts in inorganic and organic chemistry. It includes atomic and molecular theory, bonding, the periodic table, and chemical reactions important in understanding the nature of geological materials, chemical processes in biological systems, water chemistry, and pollution. Laboratory classes complement lecture content, and provide experience in basic practical techniques.

Unit content

1. Atomic model, periodic table, elements, compounds

2. Constructing, balancing equations. Calculating moles and masses.

3. Molarity, Standard Solutions, Acid and Bases, pH, Titration

4. Reduction and oxidation chemistry (REDOX) - Basics

5. Organic Chemistry — Basics

6. Nuclear chemistry - Introduction

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term2	Term2
Lismore	Term2,4	Term2,4
National Marine Science Centre Coffs Harbour	Term2	Term2
Online	Term2,4	Term2,4

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

understand the basic concepts of chemistry including atomic structure, the periodic table, bonding, reactions and equations, solutions, and acids and bases

understand basic organic, nuclear and redox chemistry naming, tools and calculations

apply introductory knowledge to an applied chemistry field, e.g. water chemistry, acid sulfate soil, corrosion cause and prevention, polymers

use and care for basic laboratory equipment - including: titrations, gravimetric analysis and preparation of standard solutions.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Laboratory 2 hours (Weekly)

Tutorial 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	30%
Workbook	30%
Practical	40%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Laboratory 2 hours (Weekly)

Tutorial 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	30%
Workbook	30%
Practical	40%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Laboratory 2 hours (Weekly)

Tutorial 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	30%
Workbook	30%
Practical	40%

Teaching method

Residential 2 days (2 consecutive days )

Tutorial 1 hour (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	30%
Workbook	30%
Practical	40%

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Fee information

Domestic

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