CHM115 Chemistry 1A (8)
Abstract| This subject is a study of current theories of the nature of atoms, molecules and bonding to explain the behaviour of bulk matter. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Distance* | Wagga Wagga Campus |
*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.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Wine and Food Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions| Only available to Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) students |
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| Incompatible subject(s) |
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| CHM104 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon 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. |
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SyllabusThe 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. |
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
