Course overview
Foundations in Chemistry is designed for students who have not completed SACE Stage 2 Chemistry and who are seeking a solid foundation in chemistry that would be required later for more advanced courses in a variety of science related programs. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to identify different states of matter, trends of the periodic table, and molecular shape, and draw conclusions about physical and chemical properties. Students will be able to perform basic chemical calculations, balance chemical equations and understand chemical equilibrium and properties of acids and bases. By successfully completing the course’s assessments, students will demonstrate their ability to apply chemical concepts to real-world scenarios.
- Introduction to Chemistry
- Structure And Bonding
- Quantities In Chemical Reactions
- Reactions And Properties Of Reactions
- Introduction To Organic Chemistry
- Practicals
Course learning outcomes
- Apply knowledge of basic concepts of chemistry and quantitative skills to solve problems.
- Interpret, record and present results of laboratory practicals.
- Interpret safety information to solve problems and prepare for laboratory practicals.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 26113
Section FR01
Size 420
Available 326
Class number 27900
Section PR08
Size 48
Available 34
Class number 27901
Section PR07
Size 48
Available 30
Class number 27902
Section PR06
Size 48
Available 22
Class number 27903
Section PR05
Size 48
Available 34
Class number 27904
Section PR04
Size 48
Available 34
Class number 27905
Section PR03
Size 48
Available 40
Class number 27909
Section WS13
Size 30
Available 22
Class number 27913
Section WS09
Size 24
Available 18
Class number 27914
Section WS08
Size 30
Available 11
Class number 27915
Section WS07
Size 30
Available 20
Class number 27916
Section WS06
Size 24
Available 11
Class number 27918
Section WS04
Size 24
Available 15
Class number 27919
Section WS03
Size 24
Available 20
Class number 27920
Section WS02
Size 24
Available 11
Class number 27921
Section WS01
Size 24
Available 12
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