Module Details

Module Code: SCIE C1504
Module Title: Engineering Chemistry
Title: Engineering Chemistry
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Ger Keohane
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide the student with an introduction to the principles of chemistry to develop practical laboratory skills in chemistry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate a theoretical knowledge and understanding of chemistry, fluid mechanics and biology as applied to civil engineering.
LO2 Apply scientific procedures, including recording and analysing experimental data.
LO3 Understand the principles behind basic laboratory instruments.
LO4 Explain the theory behind practical experiments carried out in the laboratory.
LO5 Identify and quantify basic sources of error in laboratory experiments.
LO6 Demonstrate an ability to work independently in a laboratory or as part of a team.
LO7 Apply the appropriate safety procedures in the laboratory.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Measurement
Physical standards, SI units, basic measurements, length, time, errors measurement of errors.
Fluids
Pressure in liquid, density, atmospheric pressure, pressure gauges, viscosity and pressure.
Chemistry
Structure of atom. the periodic table, ionic and covalent bonds, concentrations of solutions, molarity, basic water quality
Practicals
At the start of each practical there will be a talk about any relevant safety issues. The practical component will allow students to develop the required technical competencies, attitudes and behaviours develop problem solving abilities and group skills
biology
biodiversity and conservation, microbiology and its importance in water quality and wastewater treatment
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
a number of one hour exams throughout the year plus a formal end of year exam
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
a two hour practical each week
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Repeat Exam &/or CA reassessment, as appropriate. Students must have attained a minimum of 35% in their CA work in this module throughout the year to be deemed to have met the requirements for a repeat opportunity.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact Practical class 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 6.50 78
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • declan kennedy. (2014), Chemistry Live! - Textbook & Workbook Set, 2nd Edition, 2nd. folens, [ISBN: ISBN-10: 1780].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: