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Module Title	Chemistry for Health Related Professions
Module Code	CS107
School	School of Chemical Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr John Gallagher	Office Number	X121
Level	1	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To introduce students to the basic concepts of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry

Learning Outcomes

1.To understand the basic concepts of inorganic chemistry, including the structure of atoms, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solutions and acids and bases

2.To identify the organic functional groups that are important to the study of biochemistry

3.To understand the basic structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids4.To introduce students to the basic concepts of molecular genitics

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures
Tutorials
Laboratories
Seminars
Independent Learning Time	75

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 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.

Indicative Syllabus