James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

FS0402 - Preparatory Chemistry

Subject Description

Preparatory Chemistry aims to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of chemistry relevant to the fields of health, applied science and engineering. You will develop knowledge and understanding of chemical concepts and processes and develop practical skills. This subject will supplement student learning in the recognised science disciplines of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth Science. Preparatory Chemistry is a bridging chemistry subject designed to be equivalent of Queensland Senior high school chemistry (and its equivalents in other Australian states). Completion of this subject satisfies the chemistry entry requirements for many JCU degree programs. Content includes chemistry as a science discipline; matter and atoms; elements and the Periodic Table; chemical bonding; molecular shapes and polarity; introduction to organic compounds and structure; moles; reaction stoichiometry; limiting reagents; concentrations; intermolecular interactions; gases; phase transitions and heat capacity; reaction kinetics; enthalpy and entropy; fuels and energy; chemical equilibrium; acids and bases; redox reactions; introduction to chemical synthesis, analytical and separation techniques.

Learning Outcomes

• remember basic chemical principles in order to understand, classify, and apply chemistry concepts and to use scientific terminology
• understand the central relevance in science of the discipline of chemistry
• remember the use of simple laboratory equipment and to apply this knowledge to carry out laboratory based experiments and analyse data
• to be prepared to analyse more advanced chemistry concepts and theories as they relate to chemistry and other scientific disciplines
• remember chemistry theory, methods and procedures in order to undertake level 1 chemistry in the discipline

Subject Assessment

• Invigilated > Other exams - (50%)
• Invigilated > Tutorial attendance and participation - (20%)
• Learning Modules and Tests - (30%)

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Nil

Availabilities