Module: Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Lab

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Lab
Module Code	CS260 (ITS) / CHM1020 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Chemical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	John Gallagher
Module Teachers	Andrew Kellett, Mercedes Vazquez, Robert Forster, Silvia Giordani, 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 observational and manipulative skills through experimental laboratory procedures and problem solving that combine a wide range of analytical, classical, spectroscopic and synthetic techniques and knowledge of various aspects of the 2nd year lecture courses in physical and inorganic chemistry. The purpose of this module is the development of manipulative and observational skills through experimental procedures where the emphasis is on the accurate determination of physical parameters and on research and report writing. 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 through experiment.

Learning Outcomes

1. Perform basic synthetic chemical and analytical laboratory experiments.
2. Use a range of chemistry and analytical laboratory instrumentation.
3. Write a comprehensive laboratory report discussing the importance of the experimental results.
4. Illustrate and comprehend the inorganic chemical reactions taking place in each experiment.
5. Perform basic physical chemistry laboratory experiments. Conduct experiments to develop knowledge of Spectroscopy, Kinetics, Electrochemistry and Thermodynamics.
6. 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.
7. Develop and improve report writing skills by presenting weekly reports based on each experiment conducted.
8. Complete an problem sheet on Inorganic Chemistry
9. Complete a problem sheet on Physical Chemistry

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	18	Inorganic Laboratory experiments as detailed in the laboratory manual
Laboratory	18	Physical Laboratory experiments as detailed in the laboratory manual
Independent Study	60	Preparation for laboratory sessions and report writing post laboratory session.
Assignment Completion	29	Completing a problem sheet provided in Inorganic and 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

Inorganic and Physical Experiments
As detailed in the laboratory manuals.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Inorganic Chemistry experiments	50%	As required
Assignment	Physical Chemistry experiments	50%	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

Vincent Hooper: 0, Inorganic and Physical Laboratory experiments,

Other Resources

None