Unit name | Foundations of Chemistry |
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Unit code | CHEM00001 |
Credit points | 40 |
Level of study | QCA-3 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Professor. Smith |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
IELTS minimum 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5 in writing and 4.5 in all other components or equivalent Students should have the appropriate qualifications in Science and Mathematics at the equivalent of QCA level 2 |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Chemistry |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The unit is intended to provide students with a broad understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry and experience of practical techniques, as a pre-requisite for entry or progression onto undergraduate degree programmes in science. Concepts will be illustrated with examples taken from across the full breadth of chemistry, although there will be a particular emphasis on applications within the life sciences.
Concepts covered will include:
Subject-specific Intended Learning Outcomes
To
sufficient to allow students to be admitted to, or progress to, degree programmes in Chemistry and other scientific disciplines.
Students will be provided with directed reading and exercises. Students will be supported in the development of their understanding through twice weekly seminars and weekly tutorials. Experimental skills will be developed through practical classes.
Summary
Assessment for learning/Formative Assessment
Weekly worksheets with feedback provided in small-group tutorials
Assessment of learning/Summative Assessment
Continuously assessed laboratory practicals, including, as appropriate, pre-laboratory, in-laboratory and post-laboratory work: 20%
1-hour multiple-choice progress examination to assess only material covered in the first teaching block: 10%
2-hour multiple-choice end-of-unit examination to assess all of the material covered throughout the year: 70%
Essential Reading
Chemistry, 2nd Edition, Blackman, Bottle, Schmid, Mocerino, Wille, Blackman, 2012