SEB109 Understanding Chemistry and Scientific Practice

In this unit, you will explore one of the major disciplines of science, Chemistry, the science of molecules. Chemistry underpins all aspects of the natural and physical world and appears in all science disciplines, including physics, biology, earth and environmental science. This unit is designed to develop your understanding of the basic principles of chemistry while exploring chemistry in the context of different grand scientific challenges. Through the practical aspects of this unit, you will develop professional skills in chemical manipulation, safe and sustainable laboratory practices, data recording and analysis. Importantly you will explore the contributions and integral role of First Nations peoples in the advancement of Australian science and how developing this partnership is critical for scientists in the 21st Century.

Unit information

Unit code: SEB109
Faculty: Faculty of Science
School/Discipline: Faculty of Science
Study area: Science
Credit points: 12

Dates and locations

Teaching period	Dates	Locations
Summer 2, 2027	4 January 2027 - 19 February 2027	Gardens Point

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Previous study requirements

Prerequisites: Admission to SQ02 (START QUT) OR Admission to MV01
Anti-requisites: SEB124, SEB107

Guide to previous study requirements

Prerequisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have completed these prerequisite units (or have credit, advanced standing or exemption for them), or be able to demonstrate that you have equivalent background knowledge.
Anti-requisites: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these anti-requisite units.
Co-requisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have already completed these co-requisite units, or you must enrol in them at the same time.
Equivalents: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these equivalent units.
Assumed knowledge: We assume that you have a minimum level of knowledge in certain areas before you start this unit.

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