Faculty Of Science, Technology & Engineering
CHE1GEN, 2012
| Subject Code: | CHE1GEN |
| Subject Short Title: | GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY |
| Credit Points: | 15 |
| Subject Description: | General Principles of Chemistry is a cornerstone subject for students who have some previous knowledge or study in chemistry. The aim of the subject is to instill concepts, knowledge and skills that will enable these students to apply chemical principles and practice during their university degree and future employment. The content of the one semester subject covers topics common to senior high school chemistry including atomic structure, quantum theory, bonding, periodicity, organic and inorganic reactions and physical chemistry. The subject is also intended to prepare students to advance to second semester chemistry. |
| Prerequisites: | VCE chemistry |
| Incompatibles: | 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 |
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| AW: one 2-hour mid-semester examination | 5 | |
| AW: one 2-hour final examination | 40 | |
| AW: laboratory reports | 20 | |
| AW: online quizzes and workshops | 20 | |
| BU: one 2-hour examination | 50 | |
| BU: laboratory reports | 20 | |
| BU: online quizzes and workshops | 30 | The laboratory course is compulsory and an attendance requirement applies |
| AW: and three written assignments (500 words each) | 15 | |
Readings:
| Reading Type | Title | Author | Publisher |
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| Recommended | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | La Trobe University 2012 |
Subject Coordinator: Dr David Wilson
| Subject Availability |
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| BUNDOORA |
| Semester 1, Day. Dr David Wilson (david.wilson@latrobe.edu.au) |
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