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Module Title	Chemistry for Health Related Professions
Module Code	CS107
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr John Gallagher	Office Number	X121
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the basic concepts of general, organic and biological chemistry

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand basic atomic theory
2. Explain chemical bonding
3. Perform calculations using moles, concentrations and dilutions
4. Explore acids, bases, buffers and pH
5. Draw simple organic compounds
6. Know the functional groups and reactions of the main organic families
7. Understand chiral molecules
8. Describe the following major groups of biomolecules, their structures and chemical behaviour - carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
9. Understand enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters and nucleic acids
10. Understand the cell and its energy

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	lecture time,revision time, time for two in-class CA tests
Directed learning	30	The student will review past exam papers as a source of problem based learning
Independent Study	60	The student will spend 2-3 hours per lecture and using notes, solving problems and reading the essential books recommeded as part of the module
Total Workload: 126

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

General Chemistry
All about atoms Electronic configuration Chemical bonds and water Concentrations and solutions Electrolytes and pH Buffers and the body

Organic Chemistry
A description of the chemistry and reactivity of classes of organic Hydrocarbons Alcohols and ethers Aldehydes and ketones Carboxylic acids and esters Amines and amides Chiral molecules

Biological chemistry
Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Enzymes Hormones and neurotransmitters Nucleic acids The cell and energy

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

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

John R. Holum: 1998, Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry, 6th Edition, Wiley,
Karen C. Timberlake: 2006, Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic and Biological Chemistry, 9th Edition, Pearson International,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
PBM	BSc Physics with Biomedical Sciences
PEB	B.Sc Physical Education with Biology
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SSH	BSc Sport Science and Health

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