Science, Engineering and Technology

KRA170

2010  KRA170  Chemistry of Materials

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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SPECIAL NOTE:  Restricted to Engineering and Surveying students; taught by School of Chemistry

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KRA170 H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Develops a basic knowledge of chemistry and chemical principles necessary for the understanding of the physical and chemical properties of materials. Topics include an introduction to chemical theory, bonding and intermolecular forces, water chemistry, metals, alloys, silicates, glasses, cements, equilibria, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, petroleum, surfactants, chemical explosives and polymer chemistry.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 3-hr end-of-sem exam (60%), lab (20%), assignments (10%), mid-sem test (10%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 3x1-hr lectures 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks), weekly assignments, 2-hr practical classes (6 wks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	TCE Applied Science --- Physical Sciences PSC5C and MME5C or HSC equiv
M.Excl	all other first year chemistry units

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

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