School Of Science And HealthEssential Chemistry 1 (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700121.3
Discipline: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
HSC Chemistry (2 unit) or HSC Multi-strand Science (3 or 4 unit) or equivalent. General Mathematics bands 5 and 6 or Mathematics band 4 or equivalent.
WSTC Prep chemistry.
Equivalent Units
300224 - Chemistry 1, 300800 - Essential Chemistry 1, 300554 - Principles of Chemistry, 700036 - Chemistry 1 (UWSC)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College.
Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year Two units.
About this Unit
This unit provides an introduction to some of the essential knowledge, concepts and skills of chemistry, to serve the needs of students majoring in chemistry and those requiring a working knowledge of chemistry. Observable chemical facts and phenomena including structure, dynamics, and energetics, are explained in terms of current mathematical and visual models and further developed in Essential Chemistry 2. Evidence for chemical understanding is provided using IR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and computer molecular modelling. Laboratory skills relate theory to practice through the development of practical skills required to determine the concentration of an analyte using volumetric and spectrophotometric analysis.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Approved safety glasses, cloth laboratory coat, enclosed footwear.