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CHEM1108

Chemistry 1 Life Sciences A

Note: this unit is no longer available: see our 'which units?' page for help in selecting an appropriate unit of study. This page and the links from it correspond to the 2011 version of the course.

This unit of study offers students an integrated approach to the composition of matter, the shapes of molecules and synthetic and mechanistic organic chemistry. The emphasis is on the molecular basis of materials and transformations in the Life Sciences and is appropriate for students enrolled in the BSc (Nutrition), BSc (Molecular Biotechnology), BSc (Molecular Biology & Genetics) and BMedSc programs. The concepts covered in lectures will be illustrated by work conducted in the laboratories. The laboratory classes also teach some standard research techniques and experimental methodology. The unit carries a credit point value of 6 and consists of approximately 80 hours of teaching. It contains some continuous assessment and concludes with an examination.
Students in the these programme who have not studied Chemistry at HSC level should enrol in CHEM1001 and CHEM1002.

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E10: Acetic Acid Content of Vinegar Front of Lab D
E3: The Electrical Control of Chemical Reactions Front of Lab A
E4: The Iodine Clock Back of Lab A
E5: Chemistry of Blue Jeans: Indigo Synthesis and Dyeing Back of Lab B
E6: Porphyrins Front of Lab B
E7: Desalination of Sea Water Front of Lab C
E8: Supramolecular Chemistry Back of Lab C
E9: Sugar! Back of Lab D

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Unit Summary A summary of the syllabus, the aims and goals, the learner preparation, the learning situations, commitments and outcomes and the assessment procedures are available using the link below.

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Unit Resources The link below gives details and links to the on-line and other resources available for this unit.



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Academic Resources A variety of resources are available to assist you in your studies, including extensive on-line material. These may be accessed using the link below and using your unit area resources.

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