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

22 weeks of four or five lectures per week at 10.00 am or 3.00 pm; weekly laboratory (3 hours) starting at either 9.00 am or 1.00 pm; workshops and tutorials as arranged at normal lecture times.

Science Fundamentals 1X/Y

End-of-course examination (2 h, online, in April/May) (50%), Class Examination (2 h, online, in December) (25%), Class Tests (4 × 45 min, online) (4 x 3%), Laboratories (2 x 6.5%).

The end-of-course exam covers the full course, including material that may have been examined in the December Class Exam and/or in Class Tests.

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.