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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

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Module Title
Module Code (ITS)
Faculty School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: David O'Connor
Semester 2: David O'Connor
Autumn: David O'Connor
Module TeachersRobert Forster
Tia Keyes
Mercedes Vazques
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles 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



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Laboratory24Plan and Conduct Experiments
Independent Study60Preparation for laboratory sessions and weekly report writing.
Assignment Completion41Problem 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% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Performance evaluationPre-lab preparation5%As required
Practical/skills evaluationLaboratory performance15%As required
Report(s)Report writing for all experiments65%As required
AssignmentPhysical Chemistry Problem Sheet15%As required
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

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