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Essentials of Chemistry

UndergraduateLTU-CHM1012024

Course information for 2024 intake View information for 2025 course intake

Start a chain reaction with a grounding in chemistry designed to get you ready for further study. Perfect for students without a background in chemistry,you'll cover general chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry, with a real-world focus. 

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Enrol by
17 Nov 2024
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks
Start dates
26 Feb 2024,
27 May 2024,
26 Aug 2024,
25 Nov 2024,
View 2025 dates

Price from
$1,118
Upfront cost
$0
Loan available
HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

Essentials of Chemistry

About this subject

  • On successful completion you will be able to:

    1. Communicate (including read and write) in the language of chemistry; interpreting and using chemical symbols, conventions and nomenclature.
    2. Apply concepts of chemical structure to explain the properties of matter, exploit different types of chemical reactions to create new molecules, and evaluate the extent to which reactions may occur.
    3. Employ the scientific method that supports evidence-base practice.
    4. Manipulate quantitative relationships to solve chemistry problems.

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • LTU-CHM111 (Not currently available)

Others

Past La Trobe University students who have previously completed CHE1CHF (Chemistry Foundations), or CHE1GEN (General Principles of Chemistry) are ineligible to enrol in this subject.

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements - To conduct kitchen-based practicals, foodstuffs and household products may need to be purchased, to a maximum value of AUD $50. Late enrolments are generally not permitted past the published close of application date for the study period. For students not enrolled in the prerequisite courses, you may be able to undertake these subjects with approval of your home course coordinator, please contact ASK La Trobe for assistance. A good internet connection is required due to the online delivery.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.

Student feedback

18 student respondents between 20 Nov 2023 - 2 Sept 2024.

77%of students felt the study load was manageable

94%of students felt this subject helped them gain relevant skills

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Each of your subjects will be held over the course of a study term, and they’ll usually require 10 to 12 hours of study each week. Subjects are identified by a title and a code, for example, Developmental Psychology, PSY20007.

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If that degree allows entry via undergraduate subjects, there will be information about this under the Entry Requirements section. You will find a list of 2-4 open enrolment subjects you need to successfully complete to qualify for admission into that qualification.

Once you pass those subjects, you will satisfy the academic requirements for the degree, and you can apply for entry.

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