This unit is of the same standard as CHEM1002 Chemistry—Structure and Reactivity and is recommended principally for students who intend to major in the biological sciences. However, the unit also provides entry to Level 2 and 3 chemistry units and to a major in Chemistry. <br/><br/>The first few weeks of the semester are spent revising and extending some of the basic concepts in chemistry (acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, atomic structure, bonding, stereochemistry, nomenclature). The remainder of the semester is devoted to organic chemistry, where the properties, preparation, reactions and uses of the various classes of organic compounds are discussed. A substantial emphasis is... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: satisfactory performance (scaled score of 50 per cent or more) in TEE Chemistry or equivalent. Students with a raw score of less than 40 per cent must consult a Level 1 chemistry adviser.
