Unit name | Chemistry IE |
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Unit code | CHEM10200 |
Credit points | 40 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Charmant |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Students should have the appropriate qualifications in Science, Mathematics at the equivalent of FHEQ level 2. |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Chemistry |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The unit aims to bring students to a standard broadly equivalent to A-level Chemistry. It defines the tools of the subject, chemical constitution and stoichiometry. The electronic structure of atoms and bonding in molecules are introduced and used in discussing molecular shape and in outlining the properties of key elements and inorganic compounds. The concepts of energy, equilibria and chemical kinetics are explored. The importance of acid/base solution equilibria and of oxidation/reduction processes in determining the properties of aqueous solutions is discussed. Structural Organic Chemistry is introduced through a study of hydrocarbons. Simple functional groups and mechanisms of organic reactions are discussed, and features of biologically important molecules are outlined. Practical sessions and tutorials are integral to the unit.
At the end of this unit a successful student should be able to:
Perform simple chemical analyses and use standard laboratory equipment to prepare and purify compounds. Recognise the risks present within a laboratory and employ safe working practice.
The unit will be taught through a combination of* asynchronous online materials, including narrated presentations and worked examples* guided activities such as short questions and multiple choice quizzes to develop and check conceptual knowledge and understanding* synchronous weekly group seminars – live sessions where lecturers will discuss questions and consolidation of the taught material, discuss worked examples and problems solving* synchronous weekly group tutorials, which will include discussions of assignments, feedback to students, group work and discussions of concepts and methods of problems solving* independent practical activities* laboratory sessions; students who either begin or continue their studies in an online mode should note that it is likely they may be required to complete practical work or alternative activities in person, either during the academic year 2020/21 or subsequently, in order to meet the intended learning outcomes for the unit, prepare them for subsequent units or to satisfy any accreditation requirements
Assessment for learning/Formative Assessment
Weekly worksheets with feedback provided in small-group tutorials
A 45 minute formative multiple-choice test in week 9 with follow up peer review session in the same week.
Assessment of learning/Summative Assessment
Continuously assessed laboratory practical work, including, as appropriate, pre- laboratory, in-laboratory and post-laboratory work: 10%
2-hour multiple-choice end-of-unit examination to assess all of the material covered throughout the year: 90%.
Chemistry, 4th edition, Blackman, Bottle, Schmid, Mocerino, Wille, 2018 (or 2nd, 3rd editions)