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Unit of Study CHEM1001 - Chemistry (2026)

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  • Enrolment information

    There will be a 2-day compulsory residential for Online students that will be held on the Lismore Campus (Terms 2 and 4) or the National Marine Science Centre, Coffs Harbour (Term 2 only). Please refer to http://scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables.

Unit description

Provides an introduction to basic chemical concepts in inorganic and organic chemistry. It includes atomic and molecular theory, bonding, the periodic table, and chemical reactions important in understanding the nature of geological materials, chemical processes in biological systems, water chemistry, and pollution. Laboratory classes complement lecture content, and provide experience in basic practical techniques.

Unit content

1. Atomic model, periodic table, elements, compounds

2. Constructing, balancing equations. Calculating moles and masses.

3. Molarity, Standard Solutions, Acid and Bases, pH, Titration

4. Reduction and oxidation chemistry (REDOX) – Basics

5. Organic Chemistry – Basics

6. Nuclear chemistry – Introduction

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
Lismore
Term2
Term2
National Marine Science Centre Coffs Harbour
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

analyse and apply foundational concepts of chemistry to solve problems

apply introductory knowledge to an applied chemistry field

demonstrate the ability to safely and correctly use basic laboratory equipment

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • An electronic only textbook has been prescribed to reduce cost to students.: Paul Flowers, Klaus Theopold, Richard Langley, William R. Robinson, PhD, 2019, Chemistry 2e, 2nd Edition, OpenStax, Houston, Texas. ISBN: https://openstax.org/books/chemistry-2e/pages/1-introduction.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment

  • Laboratory coat

    Enclosed shoes

    Safety glasses will be provided in Chemistry or Cells and Molecules, one pair per student per degree.

  • Scientific calculator, capable of doing some basic mathematical functions such as log, square root and index calculations.

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Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.