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Chemistry of Materials 1
UndergraduateRMI-SCC1002023
Course information for 2023 intake
Find the relationship between chemistry and energy. Explain how chemical bonding behaviour influences the structure, size and properties of molecules. Describe chemical interactions with heat and electricity. Identify the state of chemical equilibrium
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- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Chemistry of Materials 1
About this subject
The course will develop your scientific, critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills, and their application to the study and understanding of fundamental chemistry processes.
On completion of this course you should be able to:
- Describe and explain the fundamental concepts of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.
- Use the theoretical knowledge and apply problem solving skills to practical problems.
- Be able to safely and efficiently perform simple chemical laboratory processes.
- Be able to conduct, record, analyse and interpret chemical observations and measurements in a practical setting; and be able to effectively communicate the results, at a consolidating level.
- Atomic structure and bonding
- Periodicity of atomic properties
- Molecular orbital theory and valence bond theory
- Alkanes
- Organic functional group chemistry
- Isomerism and stereochemistry
- Chemical equilibria
- Thermochemistry
- Thermodynamics
- Electrochemistry
- Chemistry laboratory
This course provides an introduction to Materials Chemistry. Scientific topics include:
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY: Atomic structure and bonding
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: Nomenclature, structure, bonding and reactions of hydrocarbons; reactions and properties of haloalkanes, alcohols, ethers and amines.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY: Thermochemistry. Equilibria. Thermodynamics. Electrochemistry.
- In-semester quizzes (30%)
- Laboratory Reports (22%)
- Authentic Timed Assessment (48%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
Others
To complete this course successfully, you should have Year 12 chemistry, or another equivalent course.
Additional requirements
- Attendance requirements - Practical classes will be completely online for SP2.
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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