Bridging course in Chemistry 2009

This course is highly recommended for high school leavers without HSC Chemistry and others thinking of taking Chemistry at University who do not have a background equivalent to HSC Chemistry. This subject will cover fundamental aspects of chemistry normally dealt with in high school science that will provide the necessary foundation for 1st year Chemistry studies.

TOPIC 1: Classification of Matter
TOPIC 2: Atomic Theory and Bonding
TOPIC 3: Nomenclature - Naming Chemical Compounds
TOPIC 4: Equations
TOPIC 5: Stoichiometry; Atomic weights and molecular weights; the mole; percentage composition by mass; empirical formulae; molecular formulae; relationship of moles to mass in chemical equations; limiting reagent, excess reagent, percentage yield.
TOPIC 6: Solution Stoichiometry


EXPERIMENT 1: Solubility
EXPERIMENT 2: Preparation of Solutions

Lecture Notes  

Maths Help Videos

Day 1 Formula Weight
Day 2 Molecular Weight
Day 3 Moles to Mass
Day 4 Limiting Reagent
Day 5 Percentage Yield
Day 6 Calculating Molarity
Day 7 Making up a solution
Day 8 Molarity to Mass
  Dilution
  Sulphuric Acid titration
  Hydroxide titration
  Density of Gold
  Units

Cost: $150
When: 9 -20th February 2009, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Where: Building 14 Room G01
Textbook: Course notes will be given out at the start of the course (included in cost)
Contact: Dr. Glennys O'Brien on (02) 4221 3072,
or in Building 18, Room 112 e-mail: Glennys O'Brien

Last reviewed: 20 February, 2009