Essentials of Chemistry

• • Introduction to Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Principles of Chemistry

Equivalent subjects

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

• MUR-SCI18-Fundamentals of Chemistry

Special requirements

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  This subject is offered via Open Universities Australia. La Trobe University students can undertake this subject as part of a cross institutional enrolment under certain circumstances, and must seek approval from the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition course coordinator for eligibility. Due to the nature of the subject content and online delivery, enrolments are generally not permitted past the published OUA enrolment date for the study period.

Essentials of Chemistry is an introductory subject for students with minimal background or no previous study in chemistry. The subject introduces chemistry topics with a real-world focus to prepare students for further studies in chemistry and related fields of science. The subject will introduce and reinforce chemistry concepts, knowledge and skills in chemistry to enable students to apply chemical principles and practice during their studies and in future employment.

• Module Assessment Quizzes (1600 word equiv) (40%)
• Scenario-based Problems (1200 word equiv) (30%)
• Practical Exercises (1000 word equiv) (25%)
• Topic discussions (200 word equiv) (5%)