UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

CHM1051 Chemistry 1 advanced

Faculty of Science

CHM1051 Chemistry 1 advanced is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 9 units, leading on to 35 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton, Malaysia
Assessment
Exam 50%
and 2 other tasks

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Overview

This unit has been designed for students who have demonstrated a strong aptitude for chemistry during secondary studies. On completion of this unit, you will be able to apply their understanding of the main chemical principles underpinning chemical elements, chemical reactivity and equilibria. A number of important topics including atomic structure, bonding and reaction stoichiometry will be developed to prepare students for a deeper exploration of chemistry. The concepts developed within the workshops are complemented through an extended laboratory program where you will have the opportunity to use a variety of analytical techniques and design your own experiments to solve a range of chemical problems.

Offerings in 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus
October intake teaching period, Malaysia campusMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Laboratory-based assessmentOtherThreshold hurdle
    40%
  • Online assessmentOther
    10%
  • Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Exam
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Discuss the major trends that construct the periodic table of elements;

  2. 2

    Interpret the relationships between electronic structure and bonding;

  3. 3

    Apply the theories of thermodynamics, dynamic equilibria and chemical kinetics;

  4. 4

    Recognise factors which impart polarity on molecules;

  5. 5

    Foster the acquisition of practical skills by exploiting an inquiry-based approach to the chemistry laboratory experience;

  6. 6

    Formulate hypotheses and design chemical experiments to synthesise and collect unique data using a range of sophisticated apparatus and technologies;

  7. 7

    Apply recognised methods for interpreting chemical data;

  8. 8

    Communicate chemistry, and discuss the social and environmental responsibility of chemists in the global community.

Workload and teaching

  • Laboratories22 hours
  • Workshops18 hours
  • Teaching approachOnline learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Two 1-hour online video content or equivalent
  • One hour of directed independent study and
  • One 1.5 workshop per week
  • One 3.5-hour laboratory as scheduled 

Online learning will be used to illustrate and explain concepts and to highlight links between theory and laboratory work.

Active learning will occur in all classes and laboratory sessions

Problem-based learning will be explored in all classes and laboratory sessions and will enable the development of relevant observation and descriptive skills, as well as communication skills.

Learning resources

Required resources

Fully enclosed shoes

Laboratory coat

Laboratory notebook

Laboratory safety glasses

Recommended resources

Chemistry, 4th Ed., Blackman et al. John Wiley & Sons

Chemistry: Atoms First, 2 Ed., Flowers et al. OpenStax

Technology resources

You are requested to bring a smart phone, tablet or computer to workshops to engage in active learning activities.

Where it fits

CHM1051 is part of 13 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Cheow Yuen Lin
Dr Toby Bell
Dr Irene Ling
Chief Examiners
Dr David Turner
Dr Sara Kyne

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for CHM1051?

CHM1051 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after CHM1051?

CHM1051 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 9 units, including BTH2741, CHE3171, CHE3172, CHE4171, CHM1052 and CHM2911. Those lead on to 35 units in all.

When is CHM1051 offered?

In 2022, CHM1051 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.

Does CHM1051 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.

Which majors and minors include CHM1051?

CHM1051 is part of Applied microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Medicinal chemistry and Microbiology, and 2 other areas of study.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
School of Chemistry
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available