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Academic Year |
2011
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Course Code |
CHEM1002
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Title |
Chemistry: principles and concepts
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Credit |
6
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Department |
Chemistry |
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Course Co-ordinator |
Prof D L Phillips, Chemistry
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Teachers Involved |
Prof D L Phillips (50%); Dr A P L Tong (50%)
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Course Aim
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To provide basic knowledge of modern chemistry. This course is a pre-requisite for the advanced chemistry courses.
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Course Contents |
Introduction to quantum theory, atomic and molecular structures, chemical bonding. Structures and properties of matters. Gas Laws and kinetic theory. Chemical energy, equilibrium and thermodynamics. Chemical kinetics.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Understand the terminology and nomenclature associated with general chemistry topics discussed in the course
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic concepts in quantum theory, atomic and molecular structures, chemical bonding, thermodynamics and chemical kinetics
- Understand the relationships between atomic and molecular structures to chemical bonding
- Understand the relationships between the laws of thermodynamics and transformations of energy in chemistry and the physical forms of matter
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Pre-requisites |
(E or above in AL or AS Chem; or Pass in CHEM0008); and
Not for students who have already passed in CHEM1007 before; and
Not for students who have passed in CHEM1009, or have already enrolled in this course.
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Offer in academic year
2011 - 2012
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1st sem
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Availability in 2012 - 2013
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Y
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| Examination |
Dec
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| Teaching Hours |
36 hours of lectures and tutorials
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Assessment Method |
One 2-hour written examination (75% weighting) and continuous assessment (25% weighting)
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Quota |
9999
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Textbooks |
Thomas Engel: Physical Chemistry (Pearson, latest version)
P. W. Atkins: Physical Chemistry (Oxford University Press, latest version)
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References |
NIL
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Course Website |
NIL
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Remarks |
Suggested follow-up courses: CHEM2503, CHEM2510
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Status |
You had submitted at Feb 10, 2011
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Last updated by CHEM at Feb 10, 2011
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