Course overview
Engineering Chemistry is a first-year course designed for chemical engineering students, regardless of their prior chemistry knowledge. The course covers fundamental concepts such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, and basic organic chemistry. By exploring these essential topics, students will gain a robust understanding of the chemical principles that underpin engineering processes, providing a solid foundation for their future studies in chemical engineering.
- Introduction to Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions
- Energy & Kinetics
- Practicals
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 solve problems and prepare for laboratory practicals.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 25793
Section FR01
Size 100
Available 100
Class number 25794
Section PR02
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 25129
Section PR03
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 25128
Section PR04
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 25127
Section PR05
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 25126
Section PR06
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 24567
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 24566
Section WS02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 24564
Section WS04
Size 30
Available 30
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