Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHEM1010)
Course level
Undergraduate
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
CHEM1030 or CHEM1012 or 1013 or ENGG1040 or CHEM1001
Recommended prerequisite
Senior Chemistry or CHEM1090
Restricted
Semester 1 External offering restricted to students enrolled in Enhanced Studies program (program code 1014).
Assessment methods
Assignments, online quizzes, laboratory practicals and examinations
Course enquiries
Prof. Mary Garson & Dr Lawrence Lo
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.
Course description
CHEM1010 replaces CHEM1030
This course provides an introduction to Chemistry as a molecular science. The way in which atoms interact with one another to form bonds is used to develop an understanding of the structure and reactions of organic molecules. Core topics include: Quantum numbers, orbitals, & electron configurations, chemical bonds, shapes of molecules, hybrid orbitals, functional groups, stereochemistry of organic molecules, organic reactions and carbonyl chemistry. Transition metal compounds are introduced through the topics of crystal field theory, metalloproteins and metals in medicine.