CHEM1911 Chemistry 1A (Advanced) (University of Sydney): rated 3.3/5 overall across 21 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
CHEM1911 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1A（高级）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Chemistry Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
Chemistry describes how and why things happen from a molecular perspective. Chemistry underpins all aspects of the natural and physical world, and provides the basis for new technologies and advances in sciences, engineering, and industrial processes.
CHEM1911 has 21 scored reviews: overall 3.3/5 · usefulness 3.5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 4 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.5 stars); 17 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.3/5).
On Reddit: "Definitely take CHEM1911, advanced labs are way more interesting than reg and lecture content is fairly similar. As to marks HD is doable, got it without much study but granted I did get high b6 in HSC Chem which translated over pretty nicely. (3 humble flexes by me in one post …"
On Reddit: "They forgot to print our formula sheets, not even the periodic table so we are completely fucked. 55% of our grade."
The course panel on USYD Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is CHEM1911 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 21 reviews: usefulness 3.5/5, overall 3.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHEM1911, and when is it offered?
A: CHEM1911 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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