Module: Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Module Code	CHM1018 (ITS: CS254)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Chemical Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

The purpose of this module is the development of observational and manipulative skills through experimental procedures which combine a wide range of classical, synthetic and spectroscopic techniques by augmenting and reinforcing the understanding and knowledge of various aspects of the 2nd year Inorganic lecture course.

Learning Outcomes

1. Perform basic synthetic chemical and analytical laboratory experiments.
2. Use a range of chemistry, spectroscopic and analytical instrumentation
3. Write comprehensive laboratory reports discussing the experimental results.
4. Illustrate and comprehend the chemical reactions arising in each chemistry experiment.
5. Examine the theory behind each experiment and how it relates to each step of the experiment.
6. Gain familiarity and expertise of the Mercury program using crystal structures from the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD).

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Assignment Completion	90	Inorganic chemistry laboratory experimental in-lab and experimental report write-up [per week of laboratory]
Independent Study	35	Additional background reading on experimental procedures and theory behind experiments together with analyzing and answering the questions.
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	20180	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC2	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	John Gallagher	Module Teacher	Andrew Kellett, Silvia Giordani, Tia Keyes

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Laboratory Portfolio	Inorganic Chemistry laboratory experimental performance in the chemistry laboratory and experimental report write-up and submission (via Loop page).	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

2nd year Inorganic experimental laboratory
This module involves the development of observational and manipulative skills through experimental procedures which combine a wide range of classical, synthetic and spectroscopic techniques by augmenting and reinforcing the understanding and knowledge of various aspects of the 2nd year Inorganic lecture course. A list of comprehensive and challenging Inorganic experiments are included in the 2nd year laboratory manual. These include experiments involving coordination chemistry, chemistry of ferrocene.

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Vincent Hooper and John Gallagher: 2026, The 2nd year Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory manual, annual, All relevant experiments, DCU [inhouse].,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None

Minor editorial changes on [15-4-2026].