FS0402 - Chemistry

Credit points:	03
Year:	2018
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	Division of Tropical Environments & Societies

This subject introduces the basic chemistry concepts and their applications to real life situations. It is designed to place less emphasis on factual material and greater emphasis on the understanding and application of scientific concepts and principles. This approach has been adopted in recognition of the need for students to develop skills that will be of long term value in an increasingly technological world rather than focusing on large quantities of factual material which may have only short term relevance. Lessons will cover the main concepts and principles of Chemistry.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate a fundamental understanding of general chemical principles applicable to chemistry;
• write the chemical formulae of simple chemical compounds and balance basic chemical equations;
• demonstrate basic laboratory skills and familiarity with general laboratory safety issues;
• execute some calculations related to chemical quantities and concentration, phase and chemical changes, chemical equilibrium, pH and redox.

Assumed Knowledge:

Students will have basic knowledge in expressing their ideas in an academic setting.

Availabilities
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Coordinator:	Ms Barbara Carter
Lecturer:	jc248054.
Contact hours:	65 hours lectures
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); other exams (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Nil
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2018
Coordinator:	Ms Barbara Carter
Lecturer:	jc248054.
Contact hours:	65 hours lectures
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); other exams (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Nil
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.