School Of Science And HealthChemistry 1 (UWSC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700036.2
Discipline: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Student Contribution Band: NP
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
HSC Chemistry (2 unit) or equivalent. UWS Chemistry Bridging course or equivalent.
Equivalent Units
300224 - Chemistry 1, 14101 Foundation Chemistry 1, 300554 - Principles of Chemistry, CH103A - Chemistry 1.1, J1753 - Chemistry 1
Incompatible Units
80800 - Introductory Chemistry 1, CH101A - Introductory Chemistry 1.1D, 300469 - Introductory Chemistry
Prerequisite
900024 Chemistry (UWSC) OR 700043 Chemistry (UWSCFS)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at UWS College
About this Unit
This unit provides a broad introduction to the fundamental principles common to all branches of chemistry. The unit is intended to serve the needs not only of chemistry majors, but also those intending to specialise in other related disciplines. The unit focuses on scientific notation, nomenclature, chemical equations, stoichiometry, the mole concept, atomic structure, periodicity, electronic configuration, structure and bonding, states of matter, intermolecular forces, properties of solutions, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, and electrochemistry.