Essentials of Chemistry
UndergraduateLTU-CHM1112021
Course information for 2021 intake
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Essentials of Chemistry
About this subject
Upon successful completion of this subject you should be able to:
- communicate (including read and write) in the language of chemistry; interpreting and using chemical symbols, conventions and nomenclature
- apply concepts of chemical structure to explain the properties of matter, exploit different types of chemical reactions to create new molecules, and evaluate the extent to which reactions may occur
- employ the scientific method that supports evidence-based practice
- manipulate quantitative relationships to solve chemistry problems.
Module 1: General Chemistry (6 weeks)
Covers matter, atoms, the periodic table, chemical bonding, naming compounds, molecular geometry, atomic masses, the mole and chemical reactions.
Module 2: Organic Chemistry (3 weeks)
Covers alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and arenes, functional groups and reaction types.
Module 3: Physical Chemistry (3 weeks)
Covers gases, energy in chemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases.
- Introduction to Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Principles of Chemistry
Note: Students should only enrol in this subject if studying toward the Undergraduate Certificate of Food and Nutrition. Students studying toward the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition should enrol in CHM101
Essentials of Chemistry is an introductory subject for students with minimal background or no previous study in chemistry. The subject introduces chemistry topics with a real-world focus to prepare students for further studies in chemistry and related fields of science. The subject will introduce and reinforce chemistry concepts, knowledge and skills in chemistry to enable students to apply chemical principles and practice during their studies and in future employment.
- Module Assessment Quizzes (1600 word equiv) (40%)
- Scenario-based Problems (1200 word equiv) (30%)
- Practical Exercises (1000 word equiv) (25%)
- Topic discussions (200 word equiv) (5%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
This subject is offered via Open Universities Australia. La Trobe University students can undertake this subject as part of a cross institutional enrolment under certain circumstances, and must seek approval from the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition course coordinator for eligibility. Due to the nature of the subject content and online delivery, enrolments are generally not permitted past the published OUA enrolment date for the study period.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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