Chemistry (CHEM1004)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2023
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sustainablty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Fortnight
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Fortnight
Workshop 1 Hour/ Ad Hoc
2L3P1T1W
Assessment methods
Video
Final examination
Quizzes
Practical Exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Tim McLaren (Semester 2, Regular, Gatton, In person)
Dr Tim McLaren (tim.mclaren@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course provides an overview of the core concepts of chemistry. Students will understand foundational topics in chemistry, examine its central role in agricultural/environmental contexts, and describe chemical phenomena in both qualitative and quantitative ways. Experience will be gained in laboratory safety and chemistry procedures. Students will also develop their skills in collecting, analysing, and presenting data/information, and work independently and in small groups.
External mode of study is restricted and will require permission to enrol. To request permission email AGFS Enquire (agriculture@enquire.uq.edu.au) with the course information and include relevant supporting evidence.
Eligibility criteria: 1. Students must show evidence that travel time of greater than 90 minutes or 100km from Gatton Campus and is reflected in mySI-net: Acceptable Evidence advice that MySi-net record is up to date; 2. Students must show evidence that work commitments restrict their ability to attend regular practicals: Acceptable Evidence a letter from employer 3. Students with core course timetable clashes: Acceptable Evidence a copy of correspondence from Science My Timetable indicating clash is unable to be resolved. Clashes with elective courses will not be considered. 4. Students unable to provide this evidence will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.