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Overview

In Applications of Chemistry you will learn how foundation concepts and knowledge of the first semester chemistry subject CHE1CHF are applied in a broad range of fields, including the chemistry of living organisms, the manufacture of synthetic materials, and identifying and alleviating chemical pollution. This subject will prepare you to … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Subject coordinator

Peter Barnard

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Chemistry: Human Activity, Chemical Reactivity

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Recognise chemical and physical properties of chemical reactions, including equilibrium, thermodynamics, kinetics and their relationship to industrial, biological and environmental chemical processes.
2.
Examine the properties of water in an environmental and chemical context.
3.
Choose appropriate methods of analysis for the detection and quantification of elements and compounds.
4.
Use practical techniques and tools to observe and measure the outcomes of laboratory procedures to recognise connections between theoretical and practical phenomena.
5.
Employ mathematical tools to solve chemical problems.
6.
Safely employ the scientific method to observe and measure chemical phenomena in the laboratory, and communicate findings by written report.