Chemistry for Science and Engineering (CHEM1020)
Course level
Undergraduate
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
CHEM1012 or 1013 or ENGG1040 or CHEM1001 or CHEM1021 or 1022
Recommended prerequisite
Senior Chemistry or CHEM1090
Restricted
Semester 1: BE students or other students with faculty permission; Semester 2: Available to all students.
Assessment methods
Laboratory practicals, online quizzes, assignments and examinations
Course enquiries
Assoc Prof Mark Riley Sem 1, Dr Gwen Lawrie Sem 2
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.
Course description
This course provides an introduction to chemistry as a quantitative science to enable further studies in higher level chemistry and biochemistry for science, biomedical science and engineering students. Core topics include: kinetic theory, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, redox chemistry, acid base chemistry and chemical kinetics. These concepts are developed with a strong focus on the application of quantitative problem-solving skills.