University of Tasmania, Australia

As part of the Faculty's enabling program the School of Chemistry offers a foundation unit covering the essential chemistry required for entry into first year chemistry studies at the University of Tasmania.

Note: Students entering first year chemistry courses (KRA113, KRA114, KRA101, KRA102 & KRA170) at the University of Tasmania must also have the mathematics prerequisite MAP5C or MME5C or equivalent or Mathematics Foundation Unit KMA003.

Chemistry Unit Contents

The overall aim of the unit is;

"To provide a strong working knowledge and competency in general Chemistry to a level appropriate for further studies in Chemistry at the University of Tasmania."

It is not intended to be a replacement for TCE Chemistry and the emphasis will be on students acquiring basic chemical literacy and understanding. The course will cover:

• The Nature of Matter
• Atomic Theory and Bonding
• Chemical Composition and Chemical Quantities
• States of Matter
• Chemical Reactions
• Solutions
• Equilibrium, Acids, Bases
• Organic Chemistry

Enrolment:  Please complete the Enrolment form (PDF 792KB) by following the instructions in the guide (PDF 208KB).

Unit Information:

• UTAS Handbook - Chemistry Foundation Unit (KRA001)
• School Unit Information - Semester 3 (Summer School) (PDF 82KB)
• School Unit Information - Semesters 1 and 2 (PDF 85KB)

Enquiries: Please contact the Administration Officer at the School of Chemistry.