| Module Title |
Fundamental Concepts in Chemistry Education |
| Module Code |
EDU1019 (ITS: CS121) |
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Faculty |
Chemical Sciences |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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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
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 36 | To gain an understanding of lecture content from the lectures provided and resources referred to; tutorials and workshops included as appropriate. | | Independent Study | 89 | Independent study of lecture content. Studying lecture content and text books, e-books and such resources as indicated. Independent study to include preparation and submission of assignments as appropriate. Preparation for class tests and on-line tests. |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10245 | Part of Term | Semester 1 & 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Susan Kelleher | Module Teacher | James Lovatt |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Assessment may include In-Class assments; on-line assignments; on-line assessment; project work | 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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
Chemistry
Chemical 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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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Kind, Vanessa: 2004, Beyond Appearances: Students' Misconceptions About Basic Chemical Ideas,
- Peter G. Mahaffy, Bob Bucat, Roy Tasker, Paul M. Treichel, John C. Kotz, Gabriela C. Weaver, John McMurry;: 0, Chemistry: Human Activity, Chemical Reactivity ( International Edition), 0176684085
- Raymond Chang,Jason Overby: 2021, Chemistry, McGrawhill Education, 1260784479
Articles:
- O¨zalp D, Kahvecib, A.,: 2015, Diagnostic assessment of student misconceptions about the particulate nature of matter from ontological perspective, Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 16, 619, 0
- 2006: Chem. Educ., 83, 6, 95, https://doi.org/10.1021/ed083p95,
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Other Resources
None |
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This module will be delivered to Science Education (SE) Year 1 students (Chemistry stream) from September 2022. |
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