Introductory Chemistry (CHEM1090)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Workshop 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
2L2W1T
Incompatible
Incompatibles: a grade of B or higher in Queensland year 12 Chemistry (Units 3 & 4) (or equivalent); or a pass in CHEM1010 or CHEM1012 or CHEM1020 or CHEM1021 or CHEM1022 or CHEM1030 or CHEM1100 or CHEM1200 or CHEM1221 or CHEM1222.
Assessment methods
Online quizzes, workshop assignments, assignments, examinations.
Course enquiries
Doctor Philip Sharpe (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Philip Sharpe (p.sharpe@uq.edu.au)
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 |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
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 and bases; thermochemistry; kinetics; redox processes; stoichiometry; and an introduction to organic chemistry. These are all considered in contexts that develop quantitative chemistry skills.
