Module Details
Module Code: |
ZCHE C1101 |
Module Title:
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Chemistry 1
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Title:
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Chemistry 1
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Ariane Perez Gavilan
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Module Description: |
To provide students with a knowledge of basic theoretical and practical chemistry principles.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Describe basic chemical terminology, facts and principles. |
LO2 |
Compute stoichiometric, titrimetric, and other relevant calculations. |
LO3 |
Perform practical laboratory skills in chemical and analytical procedures |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Atomic Theory
History & modern view of atomic structure. Electronic configuration, Pauli’s exclusion principle, the Aufbau principle, and Hund's rule. Isotopes. Atomic Mass.
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Periodic Table
Periodic table. How to read the table. Periodicity and trends, to include atomic radii, ionization energy, electron affinity, and electronegativity.
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Bonding and Intermolecular Interactions
Molecules/Ions/Metallic solids. Chemical bonds. Polarity. Van Der Waals Forces (London dispersion, dipole-dipole). Hydrogen bonding. States of matter - characteristics of solids, liquids, gases. Density.
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Stoichiometry
Calculations with chemical formulae and equations: Formulae. Elemental analysis. Molecular mass. The mole. Chemical equations and stoichiometry.
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Volumetric Analysis
Solutions. Concentrations: Molarity, ppm, percent solutions. Dilutions. Titrations: Apparatus, safety procedures, and technique. Titrimetric calculations.
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Chemical Equilibrium
Dynamic equilibrium. Le Chatelier's principle to demonstrate effects on equilibrium. Applications in control of industrial processes. Haber process.
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Acid base equilibria
Acids and bases - Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases. pH scale. Strong and weak acids. Buffer solutions.
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Practicals
Use of volumetric glassware. Titrimetric analysis including direct, indirect, and back titrations using various acid-base examples. pH determination and equilibria reactions. Qualitative inorganic analysis.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
Practical | 50.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 30.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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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 |
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Contact |
Lectures |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
Chemistry Practical skills |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
Lecture notes and Problem sheets |
15 Weeks per Stage |
4.33 |
65 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Theodore Brown, H. LeMay, Bruce Bursten, Catherine Murphy, Patrick Woodward, Matthew Stoltzfus. (2017), Chemistry: The Central Science, 14th. Pearson, [ISBN: 978013441423].
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Rhobert Lewis,Wynne Evans. (2018), Chemistry, 5th. Red Globe Press, p.524, [ISBN: 9781137610355].
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Darrell Ebbing,Steven D. Gammon. (2017), General Chemistry, 11th. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 9781305580343].
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John R. Dean. (2011), Practical Skills in Chemistry, 2nd. Prentice Hall, p.569, [ISBN: 9780273731184].
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Other Resources |
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Royal Society of Chemistry. www.rsc.org.
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