Dr Suresh Krishnasamy
School of Agriculture & Food Sustainability
Course overview
- Lecture
- Level: undergraduate, first year
- Size: large class – approximately 200 students
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. Experience will be gained in laboratory safety and chemistry procedures. Students will also develop their skills in collecting, analysing, and presenting data/information, and work independently and in small groups.
Teaching tools and techniques
- Keywords: active learning–in-class problem solving–discussion
Students are guided through concepts and solving of problems in an interactive manner using an iPad.
Lecturer's biography
Suresh is a teaching focussed academic with the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability where he plays a key role in supporting the teaching and learning needs of colleagues and students. He also partakes in educational research along with curriculum and program design activities at AGFS. He is particularly interested in the transition of first year students from high school and other avenues into undergraduate education.
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