Unit details
SLE152 - Chemistry of Life
| Offered at: | (B, G) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | SBC152 |
| Unit chair: | K Lim |
| Prerequisite: | One of SBC131 or SLE131 |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Contact hours: | 3 x 1 hour lectures per week, 5 x 3 hour laboratory practicals per trimester, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit builds upon previous concepts and skills of chemistry introduced in SBC131/SLE131 to further prepare students for studies in biology, biomedical science, biotechnology, chemistry, food science, forensic science, materials science, nanotechnology, science education and wine science. This unit integrates oxidation and reduction, chemical kinetics, the language of pictography of (bio)organic chemistry, stereoisomerism, fundamental classes and reactions of (bio)organic compounds, and spectroscopy. This unit is also suitable for students in related fields such as bioinformatics, criminology, environmental science, general science and science journalism.
Assessment
Online quizzes 25%, laboratory exercises 25%, examination 50%. To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit students must achieve at least 50% in the laboratory component.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $565 | $565 | $1006 | $3450 | $3260 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
