Module Details

Module Code: CHEM S7Z04
Full Title: Fundamental Chemistry
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 7.5
Module Owner:: Noelle Cunning
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: • To provide an environment where the students are encouraged to acquire an inquiring, investigative approach to chemistry and to develop their competence and confidence
• To train students in basic laboratory skills and Good Laboratory Practice
• To help students to learn some fundamental aspects of chemistry especially chemical terminology and conventions, the periodic table, formulae, basic principles and laws of chemistry and their applications and scope
• To encourage students to appreciate the complexity and applications of chemistry in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical and environmental areas.
• To train students in concise, accurate and neat experimental report writing.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Describe the basis of Atomic Theory and Bonding
MLO2 Define and relate atoms, molecules, moles, molar mass and molarity
MLO3 Use the basic principles of stoichiometry
MLO4 Explain how to perform dilutions and carry out volumetric analysis
MLO5 Perform basic laboratory skills and apply Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Introduction to chemistry
Matter and Measurement, Basic structure of the atom, Introduce the Periodic table
Atomic theory
Atomic theory and structure, Electronic structure and configuration of atoms and ions.
Bonding
Types of bonding,Intra and Intermolecular attractions, Electronegativity, Polarity,atomic and ionic radii, Periodic trends
Stoichiometry and chemical reactions
Mass, moles, molecules and molarity; definitions, calculations and formulae. Limiting reagents and percentage yields
Concentrations and Dilutions
Determination of solution concentrations and dilutions, PH scale
Volumetric analysis
Introduce simple titrations; acid and base titrations and calculations
Laboratory practicals
Introduction to basic laboratory skills: 1.General laboratory skills - balances and weighing (pipettes/burettes/volumetric flasks), Making solutions of known concentration and dilutions, Accuracy and Precision, Filtration 2. Gravimetric analysis 3. Volumetric Analysis - Acid and Base titrations, Apparatus, calculations and use of indicators
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work10.00%
Practical40.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 6 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Theory Assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The practical sessions will provide the student with the opportunity to apply the theory covered in formal lectures. After each practical, students will be required to submit a scientific practical report and a mark will be attributed to it.
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Practical Contact Students will be required to submit reports on a weekly basis. However, there will be an emphasis on results and conclusions at the beginning of the semester while gradually adding other sections such as introduction/procedure throughout the term. Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 12.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 7.00
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • S. Zumdahl. Basic Chemistry, 7th or 8th Edition. Houghton Mifflin.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources