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Chemistry for Dermal Sciences

Unit code: HBD3103 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(One credit point is usually equivalent to one hour of study per week)
Location
City Campus
City Queen
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
HBD2102 - Dermal Sciences 1
HBD2103 - Occupational Health and Safety in Dermal Practice
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

The unit will introduce the student to the basic concepts of chemistry. Particular emphasis will be placed on increasing student knowledge of cosmetic formulations in preparation for later skills-based units.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Investigate the basic principles of inorganic and organic chemistry relevant to dermal science;
  2. Apply knowledge of the chemistry and function of cosmetic formulations;
  3. Assess issues of toxicity, skin irritation and formulation stability in regard to cosmetic formulations; and
  4. Formulate, produce and critique cosmetic formulations.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Three Online Tests (30 minutes duration per test)
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 50%
Create a stable cosmetic formulation and report/reflection on process (group task 1000 words per group)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 30%
Conduct chemistry experiments and write short report (300 words)

Required reading

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Tortora, G.J., & Derrickson, B. (2017)| Hoboken, NJ: Wiley and Sons

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
HBDS

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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