Module Details

Module Code: ZCHE H2103
Module Title: Organic and Physical Chemistry
Title: Organic and Physical Chemistry
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 15
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Una NiGhogain
Domains:  
Module Description: 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 will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
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 the physical chemistry of gases and liquids and carry out relevant calculations.
LO5 State and explain the basic laws of thermodynamics and carry out relevant calculations.
LO6 Discuss and explain kinetic theory (the rates of reaction, determine the order of reaction, determine the energy of activation of reactions and carry out relevant mathematical calculations.
LO7 Discuss and explain kinetic theory (the rates of reaction), determine the order of reaction, determine the energy of activation of reactions and carry out relevant mathematical calculations.
LO8 Perform and interpret designated laboratory exercises with due regard to safety and best practice.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
4504 SCIE H1111 Chemistry
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons. Hybridisation. Physical properties, shapes and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and cyclic aliphatic compounds. Conjugated systems
Stereochemistry
Stereochemistry, optical activity, optical purity, polarimetry, geometric isomers
Aromatic hydrocarbons
Aromatic hydrocarbons. Orbital picture, resonance stabilisation energy of benzene and analogues. Reactions, electrophilic aromatic substitution, reactivity and orientation. Toxicity of aromatics
Organic oxygen containing compounds
Alcohols, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic acids, Esters, Ethers, Acid derivatives. Main reaction mechanisms. Organometallic compounds, Grignard reaction
Organic nitrogen containing compounds
Amines, amides. Mechanism of diazotisation.
Fats, oils, waxes, detergents
Fats, oils, waxes, detergents. Reactions and analysis.
Introduction to common organic pollutants
Introduction to common organic pollutants
Gases
The gas laws, kinetic theory of ideal gases. Real gases ad Van der Waals equation. liquefaction and solidification of gases, critical temperatures, pressure and volumes, super critical fluids, industrial uses.
Kinetics
Rate equations, collision theory, Arrhenius equation, activation energy, catalysis.
Fundamentals of thermodynamics
Thermodynamic laws, entropy, enthalpy, Gibbs free energy, equilibrium reaction, spontaneity.
Practicals
One “dry” practical covering relevant calculation. Subsequent practicals will develop the following synthetic skills - distillation, reflux, recrystallisation, soxhlet extraction, multi-step product synthesis, yield calculation, product purity determination, determination of the heats of formation, reaction rate studies, solvent extraction and other specialised reactions.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 5
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
1 hour exam
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 5
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
1 hour exam
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 8
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical Laboratory report book
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
3 hour exam
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

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 30 Weeks per Stage 3.00 90
Laboratory Contact Practical 30 Weeks per Stage 3.00 90
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning 30 Weeks per Stage 2.00 60
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Hart, Hadad, Craine and Hart. (2012), Organic Chemistry, A Short Course, 13th. Brookes/Cole, [ISBN: 13: 978-11114].
  • Robert Thornton Morrison, Robert Neilson Boyd. (1992), Organic chemistry, 7th. Prentice Hall, Englewood, Cliffs, N.J., [ISBN: 0-13-643669-2].
  • instant Notes, G Patrick. (2005), Instant notes in Organic Chemistry, 2nd. Bios Scientific Publishers.
  • Peter Atkins and Julio de Paula.. Atkins' physical chemistry, Oxford; Oxford Univ. Press, [ISBN: 9780199697403].
  • David R. Klein. (2012), Organic Chemistry, Wiley, USA, p.1360, [ISBN: 9780471756149].
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