This unit cannot be studied co-currently with KRA001 Foundation Chemistry. These units are mutually exclusive.
Satisfactory completion of the laboratory component is an essential requirement for students to pass this unit.
Introduction
This unit explores the chemistry of skeletal muscles - bonding and interactions that allow muscles to work, and nutrient cycles - carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus - reactions and their conditions. Through these themes, this unit covers introductory chemistry for students with no previous knowledge of chemistry who intend to study science, particularly the biological sciences.
This unit can either be undertaken fully on campus with fortnightly laboratory sessions or off-campus – (online) with a lab workshop at the end of semester. Tutorials, on campus or online, are compulsory and attendance is monitored. It is a requirement that the student indicate their preference at the start of semester.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Introduction to Chemistry |
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| Unit code | KRA161 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Chemistry |
| Coordinator | Dr Susan Turland |
| Teaching staff | Dr Curtis Ho |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* 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).
Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KRA161 is mutually exclusive with KRA121.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 hr tutorial workshop and either 2.5 hrs practical fortnightly (6 wks) or 2-3 workshop days during semester |
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| Assessment | 1-hr mid-semester test (10%), fortnightly online tests (30%), 3-hr end-of-semester exam (50%), Creative assignment (10%) |
| 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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| Recommended |
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