Module Provider: |
Chemistry, School of Chem, FoodBi and Pharm |
Number of credits: |
40 [20 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
0 |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn, Spring and Summer |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
EM
Page |
Pre-requisites: |
Equivalent of at least a good standard in GCE O-level or
GCSE Chemistry or Combined Science. |
Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Module version for: |
2007/8 |
Aims:
The module aims to provide the students with an understanding of the basic principles of general chemistry to allow them to proceed to Undergraduate studies in related subjects. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module students should be able to
Demonstrate an understanding of the topics outlined below to a standard equivalent to A level.
Be able to answer questions to the same standard on any of the topics outlined below.
Show a reasonable level of competence in basic practical laboratory techniques.
Present their practical workings in a formal scientific report. |
Additional outcomes:
Students will show an improvement in communication skills through small-group work.
Students will gain competence in the manipulation and interpretation of numerical data. They will be able to record results accurately and draw logical conclusions from them.
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Outline content:
Topics in inorganic chemistry include: structure and bonding, the periodic table and trends in properties of the elements therein and the chemistry of selected elements. In physical chemistry topics include the gas, liquid and solid states, energy changes, chemical equilibrium and kinetics. Organic chemistry covers all major functional groups in carbon based molecules. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Theory classes involve teaching and class discussion. A two hour practical session is held in the laboratory each week; students perform a series of experiments under supervision and are expected to write up a laboratory report after each one. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Lectures |
4 per week |
4 per week |
4 per week |
| Tutorials/seminars |
Weekly surgery hour for individual assistance |
Weekly surgery hour for individual assistance |
Weekly surgery hour for individual assistance |
| Practicals |
2 per week |
2 per week |
2 per week |
| Other contact (eg study visits) |
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| Total hours |
7 per week |
7 per week |
7 per week |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
Two pieces of coursework and one practical write up each week |
Two pieces of coursework and one practical write up each week |
Two pieces of coursework and one practical write up each week |
| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessed practical |
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Assessment:
Coursework
Continual assessment of homework and practical work over three terms. In addition students complete one assessed practical carried out under examination conditions.
Relative percentage of coursework : Assessed practical (20%), homework (5%), practical reports (5%).
Penalties for late submission
A zero mark is recorded for late submission of work without a valid reason.
Examinations
One three hour examination
Requirements for a pass
40%
Reassessment arrangements
By examination in September with continuous assessment carried forward if it is to the advantage of the student
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