Courses & Units

Chemistry of Materials EUS008

Introduction

This unit equips international students preparing to undertake an undergraduate course at the University of Tasmania with foundation knowledge to undertake first year Chemistry. It can be used as a pre-requisite for first Year chemistry units at the University of Tasmania. It covers the subject matter covered in Year 12 chemistry and provides a basic understanding of scientific terms and notation used within the subject.
This unit explores matter and the relationship between chemistry and the natural world. It covers properties of acids and bases, gases, liquids and solids, electrochemistry, batteries, corrosion and organic chemistry. The course will further develop problem solving skills and introduce laboratory safety and provide an opportunity for students to develop laboratory skills.
The course will consist of lecture/tutorial style classes, in which theoretical foundations will be established and laboratory classes, in which practical skills will be developed.

Summary

Unit name Chemistry of Materials
Unit code EUS008
Credit points 10
College/School Division of Future Students
English Language Centre
Discipline English Language Centre
Coordinator Doctor Karen Stack
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Foundation

Availability

This unit is currently unavailable.

* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of introductory chemical principles and theories.
  • Apply chemical principles and theories to predict and explain the chemical and physical properties of substances, their structure and the interactions that take place between them.
  • Display competence in working in an individual and team environment both within a learning space and laboratory space.
  • Demonstrate problem-solving skills from experimental and theoretical approaches.

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
not applicable

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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.

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Teaching

AssessmentTest or quiz (10%)|Assignment (15%)|Examination - invigilated (centrally) (40%)|Test or quiz (20%)|Laboratory/practical (15%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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