CHEM20019 Practical Chemistry 2
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 6 class hours a week
Is CHEM20019 hard?
CHEM20019: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 6 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Second-year lab chemistry: making compounds, analysing samples and running modern instruments.
After it you can
- Make and characterise organic and inorganic compounds
- Operate common lab instruments and read results
- Analyse data and errors in lab reports
What you need first
None
Take in the same semester or earlier
CHEM20018 or CHEM20020
What it leads to
- CHEM30012 Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
- CHEM30015 Advanced Practical Chemistry
- GEOL30004 Geochemistry
Can’t be taken together with
- CHEM20014
- CHEM20021
- CHEM20022
- CHEM20023
- CHEM20024
- CHEM20025
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 10%, Reports and essays 90%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is CHEM20019 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking CHEM20019?
- No prerequisites. Must be taken before or alongside it: CHEM20018 or CHEM20020.
- Does CHEM20019 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Reports and essays 90%.
- How many class hours a week does CHEM20019 have?
- 6 h a week in class
- Can I take CHEM20019 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after CHEM20019?
- 3 subjects need it first, for example CHEM30012, CHEM30015, GEOL30004.
- Can I rate CHEM20019?
- 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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