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Module Title	Chemical and Environmental Waste Cycles
Module Code	CS215
School	School of Chemical Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Brian Kelleher	Office Number	X123
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to provide a detailed understanding of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and reaction kinetics and how they are affect the progress of chemical processes. These issues will be put in the context of chemical reactivity and environmental processes, particularly those pertaining to energy cycles.

Learning Outcomes

1. Perform thermodynamic calculations to predict reaction spontaneity and the position of equilibria.
2. Identify the issues that determine reaction spontaneity and the position of equilibria in different cases
3. Analyse rate data to determine the type of kinetics of reacting systems.
4. Apply kinetics information to gain insight into reaction mechanisms.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific and environmental issues associated with energy production.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	lecture
Independent Study	89	learning
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

Review
definitions and variables, R, T, U etc.; state functions; first law.

Second law, entropy, free energy, Gibbs-Helmholtz equation, Clausius-Clapeyron equation, Raoult's Law, Gibbs-Duhem equation

Second law, entropy, free energy, Gibbs-Helmholtz equation, Clausius-Clapeyron equation, Raoult's Law, Gibbs-Duhem equation

Complex reactions, chain processes, initiation, propagation, termination, reactions in solution, transition state theory. - Natural energy flows. - Human energy consumption. - Fossils fuels; - Origins, carbon cycle, coal, oil, gas.

Introduction to nuclear energy; - Radioactivity, naturally occurring isotopes, fission, fission reactors, hazards, fusion.

Introduction to renewable energy;

Solar (heating and photovoltaics) biomass (thermal and biochemical conversion), biofuels (biodiesel and bioethanol), wind, ocean and geothermal energy. - Future clean energy;

The hydrogen economy.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

R. A. Alberty: 1993, Physical Chemistry, Wiley and Sons,
G. Schwedt: 2001, The Essential Guide to Environmental Chemistry, Wiley,
I Williams: 2001, Environmental Chemistry, Wiley,
T. Spiro, W. M. Stigliani: 1996, Chemistry of the Environment, PrenticeHall,
D.W. Connelly: 1997, Basic Concepts of Environmental Chemistry, Lewis,
G. Boyle: 2003, Energy Systems and Sustainability, Oxford,
G. Boyle: 2004, Renewable Energy, Oxford,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AC	BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc.
AS	BSc in Analytical Science
CF	BSc in Chemistry with French
CG	BSc in Chemistry with German
ESH	BSc Environmental Science & Health
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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