CHM115 Chemistry 1A (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Chemistry (CHEMI)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject is a study of current theories of the nature of atoms, molecules and bonding to explain the behaviour of bulk matter.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: CHM115
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Only available to Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) students
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Understand the language of chemistry;
Be able to calculate chemical amounts of matter;
Be able to apply known physical laws and perform related calculations;
Understand molecular behaviour of matter that explains observed macroscopic properties;
Understand states of matter with respect to bonding;
Be able to deal with quantities of matter in solutions;
Understand the nature of equilibrium and perform calculations;
Understand the properties of acids and bases and perform calculations.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Chemical foundations; Classification of matter; Stoichiometry; Gases; Atomic structure; Chemical bonding; Condensed states; Solutions; Chemical equilibrium; Acids and bases.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.