CHEM1004 Chemistry (University of Queensland): rated 2.2/5 overall across 5 reviews collected on UQ Wall.
CHEM1004 is a University of Queensland course taught by the Faculty of Science in Chemistry. This page brings together its handbook details and what UQ students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 化学
Type: undergraduate
Credit points: 2
Subject area: Chemistry
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This course provides an overview of the core concepts of chemistry. Students will understand foundational topics in chemistry, examine its central role in agricultural/environmental contexts, and describe chemical phenomena in both qualitative and quantitative ways.
CHEM1004 has 5 scored reviews: overall 2.2/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 4.0 stars); 4 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 1.8/5).
On Reddit: "If you can avoid it I would. Tim McLaren does not know how to teach and the pass curve is constantly being moved down due to students failing. I’m not sure how he is still the course coordinator. When I took it (the first time) 90% of students failed the final exam which was a 5…"
On Reddit: "I’m having a really difficult time with it as my removal of course got just blatantly rejected. I’m returning this semester after the death and mainly struggling to get back into routine. thank you for your kind words"
The course panel on UQ Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is CHEM1004 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 5 reviews: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 2.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHEM1004, and when is it offered?
A: CHEM1004 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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