Module: Physical Chemistry Laboratory

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Module Code	CS253 (ITS) / CHM1017 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Chemical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	David O'Connor
Module Teachers	Mercedes Vazquez, Robert Forster, Tia Keyes
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

The purpose of this module is the development of manipulative and observational skills through experimental procedures where the emphasis is mainly on the accurate determination of physical parameters. An appreciation of the limitations of the methods employed will be developed by the continual use of error analysis. An understanding of the fundamental principles in physical chemistry by conducting relevant experiments with an emphasis on reasoning and analysis of results.

Learning Outcomes

1. Perform basic Physical Chemistry laboratory experiments
2. Conduct experiments to develop knowledge of Spectroscopy, Kinetics, Electrochemistry and Thermodynamics
3. Record and analyse experimental data in order to make conclusions. For example considering experimental data obtained, to conclude on a first order reaction or a second order reaction
4. Develop and improve report writing skills by presenting weekly reports based on each experiment conducted
5. Complete a problem assignment sheet in physical chemistry

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	24	Plan and Conduct Experiments
Independent Study	60	Preparation for laboratory sessions and weekly report writing.
Assignment Completion	41	Problem Sheet in Physical Chemistry
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Experiments in Physical Chemistry to address topics including Spectroscopy, Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Thermodynamics.
As indicated by the laboratory manual.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Performance evaluation	Pre-lab preparation	5%	As required
Practical/skills evaluation	Laboratory performance	15%	As required
Report(s)	Report writing for all experiments	65%	As required
Assignment	Physical Chemistry Problem Sheet	15%	As required

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 2

Indicative Reading List

DCU: 0, Essential:The Physical Chemistry DCU Laboratory Manual for 2nd year Applied Chemistry students.Supplementary:Physical Chemistry textbook references included in the Laboratory Manual. The 2nd year Physical Chemistry Lecture course.,

Other Resources

None