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Essentials of Chemistry

Undergraduate | LTU-CHM101 | 2023

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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
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

Essentials of Chemistry

About this subject

  • Communicate (including read and write) in the language of chemistry; interpreting and using chemical symbols, conventions and nomenclature.

    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.

    Employ the scientific method that supports evidence-based practice.

    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:

Others

Past La Trobe University students who have previously completed CHM111 (Essentials of Chemistry), or 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.

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What to study next?

Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses

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Bachelor of Food and Nutrition

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