CHEM1001

CHEM1001: Biological Chemistry

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Which units require CHEM1001?

CHEM1001 is a prerequisite for 12 units.

What is CHEM1001 about?

This unit is designed for students who have passed WACE Chemistry 3A/3B or equivalent. If you have not previously studied chemistry, you should take CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry. This unit will provide you with skills in chemistry of relevance to biological systems. It will provide you with an understanding of chemical bonding, enabling prediction of properties within matter. It will strengthen your skills in chemical reactions and numeracy. This unit introduces some chemical measurement techniques of relevance to biological systems. It will illustrate the role of functional groups in controlling the function, behaviour and reactivity of organic molecules, focussing on application to biological molecules. The importance of solution pH in many biological systems will be addressed, along with the properties of acid and buffer solutions.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours6 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS) (1154)

Field of Education010500 Chemical Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

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How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 1 hour weekly
Science Laboratory1 x 3 hours weekly
Workshop1 x 2 hours weekly