MCD1170 - INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY
Purpose
This unit introduces and reinforces the fundamentals of chemistry by exploring physical and organic chemistry using a variety of theoretical and practical techniques.
Prerequisites
Students should have completed an equivalent to Victorian VCE Year 11 Chemistry, Units 1 & 2
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students are expected to be able to:
1. Express chemical reactions symbolically, qualitatively and quantitatively
2. Write rate laws and explain how the position of equilibrium can be altered, including examples from industry.
3. Explain the structure and naming of simple organic molecules.
4. Explain the concepts of bonding between atoms and relate this to the properties of compounds.
Assessments
•Test 1 8%
•Test 2 10%
•Quizzes 1 - 6 12%
•Poster 10%
•Final examination 60%