Indicative Content |
Theory Section A: Introduction
The scope of chemistry & brief history of its development. States of matter and observation of change.
|
Theory Section A: Atomic Theory & Electronic Structure
Atomic Theory & Electronic Structure
|
Theory Section A: Bonding & Structure
Chemical Equations and Experimental Calculations
|
Theory Section A: Chemical Kinetics
Value. Order of reaction and rate constants.
|
Theory Section A: Properties of Liquids and Solutions
Properties of Liquids and Solutions:
|
Theory Section A: Acids, Bases and Electrolysis
Acids, Bases and Electrolysis.
|
Theory Section A: Organic Chemistry
Introduction to chemistry of carbon compounds. IUPAC Nomenclature for alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, esters and amines. Brief introduction to the structures of proteins, steroids, analgesics and their uses.
|
Theory Section B: Physical standards and units
Physical standards and units. Errors.
|
Theory Section B: Mechanics
Velocity, acceleration, force.
|
Theory Section B: Linear kinetics friction
Linear kinetics friction, heat .Temperature.
|
Theory Section B: Work, energy and power
Work, energy and power, momentum. Simple machines, efficiency. Gases.
|
Theory Section B: Light
Light, lenses, fibre optics in medicine waves.
|
Theory Section B: Electricity
Electricity, Ohm’s law, electrical safety.
|
Theory Section B: Atomic and Nuclear physics
Radioisotopes, biological effects of radiation, safety levels, x-rays
|
PRACTICALS
The practical component will
• allow students to develop the required technical competencies, attitudes and behaviours
• develop problem solving abilities and group skills
• Acid-Base, Redox, Precipitation and Complexometric Titrations
• pH measurements and buffer solutions
• UV-Vis analysis and flame emission analysis of various analytes
• Chromatography and other organic techniques
• Mechanics (as per 1st year manual)
• Heat (as per 1st year manual)
• Light (as per 1st year manual)
• Electricity (as per 1st year manual)
|
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment