CHEM10030 Chemistry for Engineers

Academic Year 2021/2022

This is a basic preparatory chemistry module for 1st year engineering students. The lecture course will introduce simple atomic theory, electromagnetic radiation and energy, ionic and covalent bonding, periodicity, the mole concept and stoichiometry. A physical chemistry section will introduce chemical reactivity and energetics, the concept of equilibrium and will also discuss rates of chemical reactions. The laboratory course (4 x three hour sessions) will relate to general and physical chemistry experiments that explore phenomena discussed in the course. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the mode of delivery, assessment and content of the module may be subject to change at short notice.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: 1. Discuss a simplistic view of atomic structure and assess the basics of molecular bonding. 2. Use the mole concept in analyzing chemical reactions and chemical composition. 3. understand the causes and effects of intermolecular forces. 4. Evaluate basic thermodynamic and kinetic features of chemical reaction and chemical equilibrium. 5. Be familiar with the operation of basic laboratory equipment, the analysis of experimental data, the sources and treatment of experimental error.

Indicative Module Content:

The module will involve 20 scheduled hours of lectures (these will be delivered in person with an online alternative provided, though this may be subject to change at short notice depending on public health advice at the time). There will be a final exam covering all module content and 2 quiz-style tests (online via Brightspace) which take place during the module (tutorial slots in weeks 6 and 10). The will be a practice test in week 4 and a revision session in week 12. Students will have the opportunity to interact with lecturers after lectures (if face-to-face teaching is possible) or in a virtual environment (via Brightspace discussion boards or virtual office hours). There will be four 3 h face-to-face laboratory sessions for each student in this module.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Tutorial

4
Practical

12
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

116
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The content will be delivered through a combination of lectures (20), laboratory sessions (4), class workshops (4).
The VLE will be used as a forum for discussion between lecturers and students. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
BIOC00010 - Chemistry-Biochemistry, CHEM00010 - Introductory Chemistry, CHEM00020 - Introductory Chemistry (Ag), CHEM10010 - Intro to Biomolecules, CHEM10040 - The Molecular World, CHEM10070 - General & Physical Chemistry


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Class Test: Two, 20 minute, in-class MCQs, carried out during workshops in weeks 6 and 10. These will be done remotely via Brightspace. Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20
Lab Report: Laboratory assessment. Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20
Examination: End of trimester exam to take place during exam period. It will be a quiz-style exam and will be held online (via Brightspace). 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

60

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

There will be formative online self assessment. Results for in-class tests will be provided within 2 weeks of the test. Results for lab classes will be provided within 2 weeks of the end of a lab cycle.

Name Role
Assoc Professor Michael Casey Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Tom Hooper Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Kirill Nikitin Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Susan Quinn Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor James Sullivan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Hans Eckhardt Tutor
Mr Patrick Waldron Tutor