CY4051 - General Chemistry (2023/24)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2023/24 | ||||||||||||
| Module title | General Chemistry | ||||||||||||
| Module level | Certificate (04) | ||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 15 | ||||||||||||
| School | School of Human Sciences | ||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 150 | ||||||||||||
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| Running in 2023/24(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
The aims of this module are aligned with the qualification descriptors within the Quality Assurance Agency’s Framework for Higher Education Qualification. The module provides an introduction to core aspects of chemistry - concepts of naming and drawing chemical formulae, organic bonding, differing types of isomerism, moles, reaction processes, states of matter, and interactions between particles are enumerated. Students will undertake regular tests based on the material taught.
Prior learning requirements
None
Available for Study Abroad? YES
Syllabus
The formulae of simple chemical compounds; balancing equations; moles and amounts; introduction to atoms, ions, radicals (illustrated for O-containing species); Very brief overview of the chemistry of the first 20 elements of the periodic table (oxidation states, examples of compounds formed). States of matter; intermolecular forces; introduction to equilibrium. Empirical formulae, chemical formulae and structural formulae; calculation of % yield. Nomenclature, naming and drawing aliphatic and aromatic structures. Stereochemistry and Isomerism. Geometric isomers (cis/trans, E/Z) and chirality; R and S isomers, the Cahn Ingold Prelog nomenclature. Introductory concepts of bonding (sigma and pi bonds); hybridisation. Introductory reaction mechanisms. (1-5)
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Teaching and learning sessions include lectures/tutorials/workshops (34 h), with feedback where appropriate.
Tutorials have an emphasis on problem solving based on pre-set work with student participation and group activities. Students will be expected to prepare in advance for tutorials to develop problem-solving skills using worksheets provided. Feedback from these sessions facilitates the learning process. Lectures are used to set context and to deliver subject material, and are linked to tutorials, minitests, the practical and problem sessions. Students will be expected to reflect on the learning experience and develop their own understanding of the material.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
- Write and explain the formulae of simple chemical species, and balance simple chemical reactions;
- Explain the different states of matter, and how these are influenced by intermolecular forces;
- Calculate yields of reactions, understand the concepts of functional group and reactive species, and name a variety of organic molecules;
- Demonstrate an understanding of bonding in organic chemistry; and identify stereoisomers and geometric isomers of organic compounds;
- Understand the basic structure of organic molecules.
Assessment strategy
The module will be summatively assessed by means of a problem based workshop (50%) that is comprised of a coursework assignment and a test which will assess all aspects of the module, and a 1-hour End of module exam (50%). The students must pass with an overall mark of 40%.
Bibliography
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