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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 22 scheduled hours of lectures. 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, open workshop sessions in weeks 5 and 9 and a revision session in week 12. Students will have the opportunity to interact with lecturers after lectures, during teaching laboratory classes and workshop sessions or in a virtual environment (via Brightspace discussion boards). There will be four 3 h face-to-face laboratory sessions for each student in this module.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 22 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Practical | 12 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
| Total | 120 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination: End of trimester exam to take place during exam period. It will be held in-person (RDS) in mutiple choice question format. | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
| Lab Report: Laboratory assessment. Consists of a pre-lab online quiz, the performance of the student in the lab and a submitted lab report sheet. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
| Class Test: Two, 20 minute, in-class MCQs, carried out during workshops in weeks 6 and 10. These will be taken via the module Brightspace page. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities
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 James Sullivan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Mr Hans Eckhardt | Tutor |
| Mr Patrick Waldron | Tutor |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 | Thurs 09:00 - 09:50 |
| Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 | Thurs 15:00 - 15:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 | Tues 09:00 - 09:50 |
| Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: Even Weeks | Tues 09:00 - 09:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 4, 7, 9, 11 | Tues 11:00 - 13:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 5, 8, 10, 12 | Tues 11:00 - 13:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 9 | Week(s) - 4, 6, 9, 11 | Fri 10:00 - 12:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 15 | Week(s) - 5, 7, 10, 12 | Fri 10:00 - 12:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 22 | Week(s) - 4, 6, 9, 11 | Fri 14:00 - 16:50 |
| Laboratory | Offering 28 | Week(s) - 5, 7, 10, 12 | Fri 14:00 - 16:50 |