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A course covering the fundamentals of chemical theory and practical laboratory skills.

11 weeks of four or five lectures per week at 10.00 am or 3.00 pm; weekly laboratory (3 hours) starting at either 10.00 am or 2.00 pm; workshops and tutorials as arranged at normal lecture times.

Normally at least Higher Chemistry at grade B or equivalent.

Science Fundamentals 1X/Y

Class Examination (2 h in December) (75%), Class Tests (2 × 45 min, online) (2 x 6%), Laboratory (13%).

It is the default expectation that all courses will offer opportunities for reassessment or deferred assessment. Where it is not possible to offer this in some assessment components, the grade achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade, and any exceptions for this course are described below.

[No exceptions]

To broaden students' knowledge of the facts, theories, concepts, applications, development and importance of chemistry; to enhance skills in - handling numbers, units, equations, diagrams and abstract ideas; analysing data; prioritising information; making deductions; taking decisions; making and justifying proposals; and in communicating and reporting clearly; to provide a sound basis for those students who may decide to proceed to Honours in Chemistry or a related science; to encourage interest in the subject and its interaction with other sciences; to give experience in the safe and accurate handling of chemical substances and apparatus; to encourage development of learning strategies.

By the end of this course students will be able to

■ demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the basic facts and experimental basis of modern chemistry

■ solve elementary problems of a numeric or logical nature in the chemistry context

demonstrate practical skills in chemical techniques.