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Chemistry for Health, Exercise and Medical Science - CHEM1831
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Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
School:  School of Chemistry
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.chem.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
None
 
 
Fee Band: 5 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

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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