Chemistry 1B

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
CHEM 1003
Course ID icon
Course ID
200352
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Phys, Chem and E Sci
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Sara Krivickas
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The course aims to provide students with a strong foundation of chemistry concepts that would be required for future studies in chemistry and chemistry-related fields, including biological, health and pharmaceutical sciences. Building on prior courses, learners will be introduced to more advanced concepts including quantum theory, the chemistry of transition metals, hybridisation and structure determination, and organic synthesis. Examples of the application of chemical concepts to real-world scenarios will be provided throughout the course. 

  • Quantum Theory, Periodicity & Structure Determination
  • Transition Metal Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry Advanced

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply knowledge of concepts of quantum theory, transition metal chemistry, structure determination, and organic synthesis to solve quantitative and conceptual chemistry problems.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in accurately representing chemical structures, formulae, equations and reaction mechanisms
  • Interpret, record and present results of laboratory practicals.
  • Interpret safety information to solve problems and prepare for laboratory practicals.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 56158
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 400
Available
Available 400
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, G.60
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, G.60
12 Oct - 2 Nov Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, G.60
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, G.60
Class number
Class number 56533
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 72
Available
Available 72
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 18 Aug Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
1 Sep - 1 Sep Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
15 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
13 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
Class number
Class number 56532
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 72
Available
Available 72
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 18 Aug Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
1 Sep - 1 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
15 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
13 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
Class number
Class number 51019
Section
Section PR04
Size
Size 72
Available
Available 72
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 19 Aug Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
2 Sep - 2 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
16 Sep - 23 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
Class number
Class number 51018
Section
Section PR05
Size
Size 72
Available
Available 72
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 19 Aug Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
2 Sep - 2 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
16 Sep - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
Class number
Class number 51017
Section
Section PR06
Size
Size 72
Available
Available 72
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 20 Aug Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
3 Sep - 3 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
17 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Johnson, 106
Class number
Class number 56540
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG24
16 Oct - 6 Nov Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG24
Class number
Class number 56539
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218
Class number
Class number 56538
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 218
16 Oct - 6 Nov Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 218
Class number
Class number 56536
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
Class number
Class number 56535
Section
Section WS06
Size
Size 28
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG14
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG14
Class number
Class number 51026
Section
Section WS08
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
Class number
Class number 51025
Section
Section WS09
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N218
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N218
Class number
Class number 51022
Section
Section WS12
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
Class number
Class number 51021
Section
Section WS13
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
Class number
Class number 51020
Section
Section WS14
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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