che1gen general principle of chemistry
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY
CHE1GEN
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
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.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Wilson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites VCE chemistry
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CHE1BAS or CHE1CHF
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Chemistry: Human Activity, Chemical Reactivity | Prescribed | Mahaffy, Bucat, Tasker, Kotz, Treichel, Weaver, McMurry | 1ST CANADIAN EDITION; ISBN: 0-176-10437-2. |
| Readings | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Recommended | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012 |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Wilson
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | |
| laboratory reports | The laboratory course is compulsory and an attendance requirement applies | 20 |
| workshops | 15 | |
| online learning | 15 |