James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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BR1230:03

Introduction to Chemistry 1

Townsville

26 lectures, 26 tutorials. First semester. Students preparing for Nursing Science studies will have an additional 10 hours of chemistry instruction.

Available to Tertiary Access Course II students.

General introduction to the major elements of Chemistry. Major topics: the basis of matter: atoms and molecules; electronic configuration; periodic table; bonding and molecules; intermolecular bonding; chemical changes and energy; acids and bases; gases.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to prepare students for tertiary studies that have chemistry content.

Assessment by attendance and participation (15%); laboratory classes (15%); tutorials (20%); one two-hour examination (50%).


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