Courses & Units
Chemistry XPD009
Self-enrolment is not available. Enrolment will occur only after attending an orientation session to ensure that you are taking the correct units to fulfill your pathway requirements.
Introduction
Chemistry aims to (i) promote knowledge and understanding around the central concepts and theories appropriate to the study of chemistry at a pre-tertiary level, (ii) explore the language of chemistry, including symbols and models used to describe, explain and predict chemical behaviour, (iii) develop scientific skills and attitudes, including techniques of operation, recording observations and aspects of safety, (iv) interpret and use a range of chemical information from qualitative and quantitative investigations and (v) analyse the interaction of chemical processes with people and the environment. The content in this unit is an amalgamation of two original units, Chemistry Organic Compounds and Physical Chemistry. The two units have been amalgamated into one unit in order to provide greater continuity with more study hours that will be delivered over one semester. This is seen as an improvement over the two shorter units that were to have been delivered separately in two terms.
Summary
| Unit name | Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Unit code | XPD009 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Academic Division DVC - Education |
| Discipline | University Pathways |
| Coordinator | Shoshanna Rudov-Clark |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | Third Party(ies): UP Education |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | IPC Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | ||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | ||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 3 | On-Campus | International | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPC Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 19/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 31/5/2024 |
| IPC Semester 2 | 24/6/2024 | 15/7/2024 | 5/8/2024 | 13/9/2024 |
| IPC Semester 3 | 14/10/2024 | 4/11/2024 | 6/12/2024 | 24/1/2025 |
* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse a range of chemistry problems using appropriate theory and calculations
- Describe the structure, properties and interactions of substances using appropriate scientific language
- Apply scientific skills and attitudes, including techniques of operation, recording observations and aspects of safety in the laboratory
- Evaluate the result of a calculation or experiment to draw a conclusion, and support it with logical arguments
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 091501 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $1,906.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 5 hours of face-to-face classes and 2 hours of non-contact independent learning activities (homework) per week over 13 weeks. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Independent Learning Activities (5%)|Laboratory Report (10%)|Laboratory work (15%)|Tests (20%)|Examination (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be provided in class or on MyLO |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Recommended readings will be provided in class or on MyLO | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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