CHEM1112 Chemistry 1B (University of Sydney): rated 3.6/5 overall across 4 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
CHEM1112 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Chemistry Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 化学1B
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Chemistry Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
Chemistry transforms the way we live. It provides the basis for understanding biological, geological and atmospheric processes, how medicines work, the properties of materials and substances, how beer is brewed, and for obtaining forensic evidence.
CHEM1112 has 4 scored reviews: overall 3.6/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 4.0 stars); 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.5/5).
On Reddit: "Hey! I did the chem1112 jan intensive, which should be pretty similar to chem1111. From memory I believe it was around 6 lectures a week? I forgot! But it was three lectures a day which started at 10am and stretched to 1pm, with a break in between. Followed by a lab from 2-5pm, …"
On Reddit: "I actually really prefer this lecturer's style. She is very concise and always uses the molecules names and technical terms as written in the notes, which I appreciate. I found that the last lecturer slipped into what is probably "lab speak" too often, using acronyms and shortha…"
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Q: Is CHEM1112 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 4 reviews: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 3.6/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHEM1112, and when is it offered?
A: CHEM1112 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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