Course

Chemistry for Health, Exercise and Medical Science - CHEM1831

Faculty: Faculty of Science

School: School of Chemistry

Course Outline: http://www.chem.unsw.edu.au/

Campus: Sydney

Career: Undergraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6

Enrolment Requirements:

None

CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

Designed for students in Health and Exercise Science and related areas, this course covers the chemistry required to understand atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, thermodynamics, equilibrium chemistry in aqueous solution and introductory kinetics, the chemistry of organic compounds, stereochemistry, functional groups and their reactions especially amines, amides, acids and esters, redox chemistry of oxygen. Case studies and experiments relevant to health and exercise science are also included. The Chemistry in the course will prepare students for the Level II Biochemistry and Anatomy components of their programs.

Assumed knowledge: A basic knowledge of Chemistry equivalent to the NSW Year 11 Chemistry syllabus. It is also recommended that BIOS1201 be taken concurrently.

Note: Students who have completed this course and wish to take further Chemistry courses should consult the School of Chemistry or their Program Advisor.


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