Subject Database

Subject Code:	CHE1APL
Subject Short Title:	APPLICATIONS OF CHEMISTRY
Credit Points:	15
Subject Description:	Applications of Chemistry further develops the foundation concepts and knowledge of the first semester chemistry subjects (CHE1BAS and CHE1GEN) with the aim of fully preparing students to advance to second year studies in chemistry or apply chemistry knowledge and skills within their chosen discipline. This subject includes specific applications of chemistry to the manufacture of synthetic materials, identifying and alleviating chemical pollution, and the chemistry of living organisms.
Prerequisites:	CHE1GEN or CHE1BAS
Class Requirements:	three 1-hour lectures, one 1-hour tutorial and one 3-hour laboratory or workshop class per week.
Work Experience Indicator:	Student is not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
AW: one 2-hour mid-semester examination	5
AW: one 2-hour final examination	40
AW: laboratory reports	20
AW: and three written assignments (500 words each)	15
BU: online quizzes and workshops	30	The laboratory course is compulsory and an attendance requirement applies as per study guide
AW: online quizzes and workshops	20
BU: one 2-hour examination	50
BU: laboratory reports	20

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	Chemistry: Human Activity, Chemical Reactivity	Mahaffy, Bucat, Tasker, Kotz, Treichel, Weaver, McMurry	1st Canadian Edition; ISBN: 0-176-10437-2
Recommended	FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition)	Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering	La Trobe University 2012

Subject Coordinator: Dr David Wilson

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