Introductory Chemistry (CHEM1090)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2019
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2L2W1T
Incompatible
Qld Year 12 Chemistry (HA or VHA) or (a pass in CHEM1010 or CHEM1012 or CHEM1020 or CHEM1021 or CHEM1022 or CHEM1030 or CHEM1100 or CHEM1200 or CHEM1221 or CHEM1222, or ENGG1040)
Assessment methods
Online quizzes, workshop assignments, assignments, examinations.
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course introduces the core concepts and principles in chemistry at a foundation level that enables students who have not previously studied chemistry to progress further in tertiary chemistry. Concepts encountered include: atomic and electronic structure; bonding and molecular structure; intermolecular associations; states of matter; gas laws; solutions; equilibrium; acids & bases; thermochemistry; kinetics; redox processes; stoichiometry; and an introduction to organic chemistry. These are all considered in contexts that develop quantitative chemistry skills.