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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2012 - 2013
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Description The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the basic concepts of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Describe Basic Atomic theory and the Periodic Table of Elements. 2. Explain chemical bonding and reactions of simple inorganic and organic molecules. 3. Explore acids, bases and ionic compounds. 4. Illustrate the 3D structure of simple organic molecules. 5. Describe more complex organic and biochemical molecules. 6. Understand the importance of chemistry and biochemistry in biological systems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Inorganic ChemistryAn introduction to measurements, atomic theory and bonding, covalent and ionic bonding and simple molecules.Organic ChemistryA description of the chemistry and reactivity of classes of organic molecules including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, halides, the carbonyl functional group in ketones, aldehydes, esters and the amine functional group in amides.Biological chemistryAn introduction to biochemistry and important classes of biochemicals such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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