Module Details
Module Code: |
CHEM S7Z05 |
Full Title:
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Chemistry
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 ) |
Language of Instruction: | |
Module Owner:: |
Noelle Cunning
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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
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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).
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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.
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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
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Kinetics
Reaction Rate, Rate laws and Rate constants, Reaction order
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Electrochemistry
Oxidation and Reduction, oxidation numbers, Redox reactions, electrochemical cell.
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Chemical Equilibrium
Le Chatelier's principle, Factors affecting position of equilibrium
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Organic Chemistry
Introduction to organic chemistry, common functional groups, naming and identifying simple organic compounds
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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.
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 10.00% |
Practical | 40.00% |
Final Examination | 50.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time On Campus
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
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Recommended Book Resources |
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S. Zumdahl. (2010), Basic Chemistry, 7th or 8th Edition.
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S. Zumdahl. (2012), Chemical Principles, 7th Edition.
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Other Resources |
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Website, Royal Society Chemistry. http://www.rsc.org.
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Website, Chemtutor. http://www.chemtutor.com.
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