Applied Chemistry
UndergraduateTAS-ZAS1232026
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 28 June 2026
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR needed, No prior study
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 6 July 2026
- Price from
- $3,283
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Applied Chemistry
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain chemistry theory and principles in relation to applied environments and scenarios.
- Perform basic preparatory and exploratory chemistry techniques as relevant to selected real-world contexts.
- Utilise chemistry-based frameworks for solving industry-relevant challenges.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for self-development in the context of chemistry technical practice and knowledge.
- The Chemistry of matter: atoms, molecules, ions and the states of matter
- The basis of chemical interactions: reactions, non-reactions, elements and compounds
- The chemistry of reactions
- Lab primer
- Organic vs inorganic molecules
- Molecules of life: Important organic molecules
- Functional groups and variation in molecules: Lifecycles 01
- Lifecycles 02: metabolic pathways
- Non-reaction chemistry: mixtures
- Significance of gases
Curious about the chemistry behind everyday processes but not aiming to become a chemist? This subject is designed for students who want to understand how chemistry works in the real world, without needing a prior background in science. Whether your studies connect to health, agriculture, fermentation, or another applied field, you will find that chemistry shapes the behaviour of substances and the properties processes, materials, and products you encounter everywhere in your work and daily life.
This subject builds understanding step by step, starting from foundational principles and progressing through topics including chemical analysis and measurement, the phases of matter and their transformations, acids, bases and pH, molecules essential to life, and an introduction to biochemical reactions and processes. The focus throughout is on transferable insights, real-world reasoning, and practical application, underpinned by chemistry principles and concepts: you will develop skills in monitoring and measuring chemical parameters, applying laboratory and industry techniques, solving applied problems, and communicating findings clearly.
Accessibility is central to how the subject is structured. Study materials and tutorials are available online across the semester, and a three-day practical workshopoffers both on-campus and remote participation options. Students attending in person are welcome to join us at our Launceston laboratories; those completing the subject online or remotely will receive a workshop materials kit (posted to any address within Australia).
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- Data-Driven Technique Comparison (35%)
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Entry requirements
No entry requirements
Additional requirements
- Other requirements - Teaching Arrangement: Tutorials 2 hours per week; Labs/workshops/field trips: up to 4 days per semester, including a 3-day workshop in Launceston or online.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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