Course overview
Foundations in Chemistry is designed for students seeking a solid foundation in chemistry that would be required later for more advanced courses in a variety of science related programs. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to identify different states of matter, trends of the periodic table, and molecular shape, and draw conclusions about physical and chemical properties. Students will be able to perform basic chemical calculations, balance chemical equations and understand chemical equilibrium and properties of acids and bases. By successfully completing the course’s assessments, students will demonstrate their ability to apply chemical concepts to real-world scenarios.
- Structure And Bonding
- Quantities In Chemical Reactions
- Reactions And Properties Of Reactions
- Introduction To Organic Chemistry
Course learning outcomes
- Apply knowledge of basic concepts of chemistry and quantitative skills to solve problems
- Interpret, record and present results of laboratory practicals
- Interpret safety information to prepare for, and safely conduct, laboratory practicals in line with industry best-practice safety guidelines
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 20852
Section FR01
Size 400
Available 400
Class number 20857
Section PR02
Size 72
Available 72
Class number 20856
Section PR03
Size 72
Available 72
Class number 20855
Section PR04
Size 72
Available 72
Class number 20854
Section PR05
Size 72
Available 72
Class number 20853
Section PR06
Size 72
Available 72
Class number 20872
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 20871
Section WS02
Size 28
Available 28
Class number 20870
Section WS03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 20869
Section WS04
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 20868
Section WS05
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 20867
Section WS06
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 20865
Section WS08
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 20864
Section WS09
Size 28
Available 28
Class number 20862
Section WS11
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 20860
Section WS13
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 20859
Section WS14
Size 30
Available 30
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