Course level

Undergraduate

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

3 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours

Incompatible

CHEM1021 & CHEM1020

Prerequisite

Year 11 & 12 Chemistry or CHEM1090

Assessment methods

Assignments, laboratory, mid semester exam, final exam

Course enquiries

Dr Ross McGeary

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 molecular science. The content will be presented in the context of the Health Sciences with applications and examples drawn from the fields of Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry and areas of the Biomedical Sciences to meet their professional accreditation requirements. Core topics include kinetic theory, energetics and spontaneity of chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, acid base chemistry, solubility and the essential principles of chemical kinetics and redox chemistry. Transition metal chemistry in the context of metalloenzymes and radiochemistry will also be addressed The course is designed for those students who are either enrolled in a health profession program, or are considering, a career in Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences or Dentistry. The material presented will form the basis for further study in more advanced Chemistry within these professional disciplines.