Courses & Units
Chemistry 1 (Applied Agriculture) KRA121
Hobart, Launceston
Restricted to Bachelor of Agriculture students.
Satisfactory completion of the laboratory component is an essential requirement for students to pass this unit.
Introduction
This unit provides a basic knowledge of chemistry and its applications, introducing the interactions occurring between atoms and molecules and their effect on solids, liquids and gases; the physical chemistry of solutions and the calculation of values such as equilibrium constants and pH in aqueous solutions; and elementary organic chemistry including synthesis and reactions of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, acids and bases.
Summary
| Unit name | Chemistry 1 (Applied Agriculture) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KRA121 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems|Chemistry |
| Coordinator | Dr Ruth Amos or staff member to be advised. |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13/7/2020 | 10/8/2020 | 31/8/2020 | 18/10/2020 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2020 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2020 will be available from the 1st October 2020.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2020: $1,190.00 | 2020: $2,701.00 | 010501 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 1-hr lectures weekly, 13 tutorials, and 6 x 2 hours laboratory sessions held over two days. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 1-hr mid sem test (10%), 3-hr exam (35%), lab (20%), assignments (30%), tutorials (5%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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