CHEM10008 Foundation Studies in Chemistry
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 5.5 class hours a week
Is CHEM10008 hard?
CHEM10008: About average. Taught away from Parkville, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task, 5.5 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Basic chemistry from scratch: atoms, bonding, moles, acids and bases, energy, rates, equilibrium and redox.
After it you can
- Use the mole concept and stoichiometry
- Explain acids, bases, pH and redox reactions
- Describe reaction rates and equilibrium
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 20%, Tests 30%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is CHEM10008 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking CHEM10008?
- No prerequisites.
- Does CHEM10008 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 20%, Tests 30%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does CHEM10008 have?
- 5.5 h a week in class
- Can I take CHEM10008 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after CHEM10008?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example PHRM20001.
- Can I rate CHEM10008?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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