This module will be taught in three one hour theory classes and one three hour practical session per week. To consolidate lectures and practicals, students will normally be required to carry out assignments and prepare a weekly practical report analyzing their own research and results. Any course-related issue or questions that may arise will be discussed at lectures.
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to impart knowledge of fundamental organic and physical chemistry and to provide practical training in this subject area with due regard to best practice and safety.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Draw the structures and shapes of the main types of organic chemicals
LO2
Draw the reaction mechanisms of some of the main reactions in organic and synthetic organic chemistry.
LO3
List, describe and explain the tests used to identify unknown organic chemicals.
LO4
Discuss and explain kinetic theory (the order and rate of reaction, the activation energy of reaction and the half -life of a reaction) and carry out relevant mathematical calculations based on reaction rate data.
LO5
Perform and interpret designated laboratory exercises with due regard to safety and best practice.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
4504
SCIE H1111
Chemistry
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons. Hybridisation. Physical properties, shapes and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and cyclic aliphatic compounds. Conjugated systems