Chemistry 1

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2027/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability

Unit Title:

Chemistry 1

Unit ID:

SCCHM1001

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

Nil

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

Nil

ASCED:

010500

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

The contents of this unit focus on introductory level general and physical chemistry principles, giving students a foundation for further scientific studies. On completion of SCCHM1001, students will have gained an understanding of atomic structure, how atoms and molecules interact with each other and how this affects their bonding, reactivity, 3D structure and physical properties. A number of important topics such as stoichiometry, intermolecular forces, thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibria, will be covered which will help to prepare students for a deeper exploration of chemistry in further units. The concepts developed within lectures, workshops and tutorials are complemented through an integrated laboratory program where students will develop skills in laboratory techniques, scientific inquiry, and scientific communication. This laboratory program is compulsory for all students and attendance is required which will be in block mode for online-enrolled students.

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

No work experience

Placement Component:

Supplementary Assessment:Yes

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:

Skills:

Application of knowledge and skills:

Other outcomes:

O1.	Explain and apply fundamental chemical principles, including atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and chemical equilibria

O2.	Apply qualitative and quantitative reasoning to analyse and solve chemical problems within authentic scenarios and real-world contexts

O3.	Conduct laboratory investigations safely and effectively, using appropriate experimental chemistry techniques to collect, record, analyse, and interpret data to draw evidence-based conclusions

O4.	Communicate scientific information, experimental findings, and scientific arguments effectively using appropriate written, oral, visual, and scientific representations

O5.	Work effectively both independently and collaboratively in chemical investigations and laboratory activities, demonstrating responsibility for own learning, ethical behaviour, and professional conduct.

Unit Content:

The unit focuses on general chemistry principles as well as an introduction to physical chemistry topics of thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibria which will prepare students for both further study in chemistry as well as other scientific disciplines. On completion of SCCHM1001, students will have gained an understanding of:

•Atomic structure, the periodic table, how atoms and molecules interact with each other and how this affects their, reactivity, 3D structure and physical properties

•Bonding

•Stoichiometry

•Intermolecular forces and states of matter

•Thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibria

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting	Professional Standards
1.	1, 2	Apply knowledge and understanding of the unit content to answer questions and problems	Assessed workshops	50-70%
2.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	Conduct practical laboratory skills and communicate results	Laboratory work and reports / presentations.	20-40%
3.	1, 2	Apply chemical concepts to simple problems	On-line quizzes	5-20%
4.	5	Attendance and participation in laboratory sessions to complete assessments of practical skills	≥80% engagement (and where required attendance) with laboratory sessions	Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Adopted Reference Style:

APA ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency