Introduction to Chemistry

• • Maths, classification
  • Reactions, Atomic Structure and Molecular mass
  • Metallic and ionic bonding
  • Covalent bonding and polyatomic ions
  • Types of reactions, limiting reagent and % yield
  • Intermolecular forces and states of matter
  • Intermolecular forces and states of matter
  • Revision
  • Acids, bases and solutions
  • Equilibrium, rates, water dissociation
  • pH, pOH, buffers
  • Gases
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Revision

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

• Attendance requirements - Students will be required to attend to a set of laboratory exercises to complete the subject. For students that have enrolled as a distance student, you must attend a laboratory workshop delivered in the last week of semester. Both options are on campus at either the Hobart or Launceston campus.

This subject can provide you with an introduction to chemical principles sufficient to be used as a pre-requisite for first Year chemistry subjects that are part of a chemistry major at the University of Tasmania. It is not designed to be a replacement for Year 12 Chemistry as it only covers topics of direct relevance as a background to the first-year subjects. 

This subject covers introductory chemistry for students with no previous knowledge of chemistry who intend to study the biological sciences. It does not form part of a Biology major but is taken as an elective subject.

This subject explores the basic chemical concepts with a particular focus on biological systems and processes such as bonding and structure of organic molecules, aerobic respiration, ions in physiological systems, nutrient cycles and photosynthesis. Topics include fundamental chemical bonding theory, molecular geometry and interactions, reaction types and equilibria, introductory organic chemistry, and introductory thermodynamics. 

The laboratory program introduces basic techniques and skills commonly used in chemistry relevant to the biological sciences, along with reinforcing chemical concepts with practical experience. To complete this component of the subject, students must attend to complete a set of laboratory exercises. For students selecting an on-campus mode of study, you must attend fortnightly lab sessions throughout semester and students that have enrolled as a distance student you must attend a laboratory workshop delivered in the last week of semester. Both options are on campus at either the Hobart or Launceston campus.

You need to pass the Laboratory task to pass this subject even though it does not count towards your overall mark.

• Mid-Semester Test (10%)
• Chemistry Pamphlet (20%)
• Laboratory (0%)
• Examination (40%)
• Online Assignments (30%)

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).