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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2004 - 2005
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Module Title |
Organic and Physical Chemistry
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Module Code |
CS102
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School |
School of Chemical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Paraic James | Office Number | X108 |
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Level |
1
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Credit Rating |
0
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To introduce the fundamentals of organic chemistryTo introduce the two main areas of physical - rates of reaction (chemical kinetics) and chemical equilibrium (chemical thermodynamics).
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Learning Outcomes
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The student should be able to:
7 Understand the physical principles governing rates of chemical reactions.
7 Understand the driving force behind chemical reactions and how external factors can effect the position of chemical equilibrium.
7 Understand the chemistry of organic functionalities.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
36
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Tutorials |
12
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
27
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 0 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Bonding of carbon to other elements.
Hybridization.
Homologous series.
Structural isomers.Bond breaking.
Carbocations.
Carbanions.
Free radicals.
Polar covalent bond and inductive effect.
Chemical reactions and preparation of - alkanes
- alkenes
- alkynes
- alcohols
- carbonyl compounds - amides - acyl halides
2.Physical Chemistry
The gas laws, introduction to chemical kinetics, chemical thermodynamics and equilibria.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 0% | Examination Weight | 100% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Physical Chemistry, Atkins, Oxford University Press
Organic Chemistry, McMurry
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AC | BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc. |
| AS | BSc in Analytical Science |
| BT | BSc in Biotechnology |
| CES | BSc Common Entry into Science |
| ESH | BSc Environmental Science & Health |
| GCB | BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology |
| SCI | BSc Science International |
| SE | BSc Science Education |
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