Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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None This will consist of submitting any outstanding assignments and/or re-submitting any assignments that did not meet the required standard. |
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Description To develop an appreciation of Environmental issues and the role of Chemistry in these areas. To recognise and understand fundamental chemistry concepts explored through visualisations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. To describe the important components of soil, water and the atmosphere 2. To be aware of the complex nature of Energy 3. To be aware of the complex nature of waste and waste management 4. Use visualisations to understand and describe chemistry concepts 5. Identify fundamental chemistry concepts which underpin and connect chemistry | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
ChemistryChemical composition of the atmosphere; the greenhouse effect and cycles of Carbon and Nitrogen. An introduction to the chemical composition of water and soils. An introduction to Energy sources to include fossil, nuclear and renewable sources. Introduction to waste and waste recycling. An exploration of fundamental chemistry concepts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This module will be delivered to Science Education (SE) Year 1 students (Chemistry stream) from September 2022. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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