CHEM1090 Introductory Chemistry (University of Queensland): rated 3.1/5 overall across 20 reviews collected on UQ Wall.
CHEM1090 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: 化学入门
Type: undergraduate
Credit points: 2
Subject area: Chemistry
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This course introduces the core concepts and principles in chemistry at a foundation level that enables students who have not previously studied chemistry to progress further in tertiary chemistry. Concepts encountered include: atomic and electronic structure; bonding and molecular structure; intermolecular associations; states of matter; gas laws; solutions; equilibrium; acids and bases; thermochemistry; kinetics; redox processes; stoichiometry; and an introduction to org…
CHEM1090 has 20 scored reviews: overall 3.1/5 · usefulness 3.7 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.7 stars); 17 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.0/5).
On Reddit: "1090 can help a bit with materials, but unless you’re looking to be a chemical engineer (or perhaps to keep options option), it’s not *strictly* necessary, just useful. In my opinion if you’re pretty good at science, it’s an easy, low-workload subject that can be a bit of a GPA …"
On Reddit: "no wait till next semester for chem1090- I found even that fucking hard also your selection sounds shit to be honest, I wouldn't suggest biol1020 and 1040 at once, 1020 first and 1040 next time"
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Q: Is CHEM1090 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 20 reviews: usefulness 3.7/5, overall 3.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHEM1090, and when is it offered?
A: CHEM1090 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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