Module Details

Module Code: CHEM S7Z05
Full Title: Chemistry
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 7.5
Module Owner:: Noelle Cunning
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: • Following on from Fundamental chemistry, this module will introduce the student to the concepts of chemistry.
The module will also cover organic chemistry at a foundation level.
The student will gain knowledge that can be applied to more advanced chemistry, pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical and environmental courses
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Describe the basic principles of Thermodynamics, Acids and Bases, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, thermochemistry and electrochemistry
MLO2 Apply the principles above in laboratory practicals and use the principles to perform quantitative calculations.
MLO3 Recognise the common organic functional groups
MLO4 Identify simple organic compounds and name them by the IUPAC system
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
Thermochemistry
1st law of thermodynamics, energy and its units, heats of reaction, enthalpy and enthalpy changes, thermochemical equations, Hess’s Law.
Concepts of acids and bases
Acids and Bases,ionic product of water, pH, pOH, pKa and acid/base indicators. Buffers and Henderson-Hasselbach equation. Related equations and sample calculations
Kinetics
Reaction Rate, Rate laws and Rate constants, Reaction order
Electrochemistry
Oxidation and Reduction, oxidation numbers, Redox reactions, electrochemical cell.
Chemical Equilibrium
Le Chatelier's principle, Factors affecting position of equilibrium
Organic Chemistry
Introduction to organic chemistry, common functional groups, naming and identifying simple organic compounds
Practical
Practicals will be carried out to support the topics introduced in lectures. These practicals may include: Titrations, Hardness/alkalinity of water, a Problem based learning practical, pH of various chemicals/commercial products, Application of Hendersen equation, Heats/Enthalpy of reactions, Reaction kinetics, Virtual lab, MSDS of some organic chemistry groups.
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
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 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The practical sessions will provide the student with the opportunity to use 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. On occasion the students will submit an individual questionnaire on results/calculations pertaining to the labs.
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

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 Lectures will outline the key aspects of each topic and provide a structure for class discussion and independent study conducted by students. Lecturers will actively encourage engagement of students in the classroom environment. Every Week 3.00 3
Practical Contact A full write-up including a discussion will be submitted on alternate weeks. A partial write-up/questionnaire will be submitted on the other weeks. Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact Students will be given careful advice and guidance about independent study. Every Week 2.50 2.5
Total Weekly Learner Workload 12.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 7.00
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • S. Zumdahl. (2010), Basic Chemistry, 7th or 8th Edition.
  • S. Zumdahl. (2012), Chemical Principles, 7th Edition.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, Royal Society Chemistry. http://www.rsc.org.
  • Website, Chemtutor. http://www.chemtutor.com.