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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2012 - 2013
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Description The purpose of this module is to give students an opportunity to develop and apply manipulative and technical skills in the Chemistry laboratory and to develop a positive and safe approach to experimental work and practical skills. The module is supported by module CS113. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Use safe working practice within the Chemistry Laboratory. 2. Show a range of fundamental laboratory skills relevant to experimental work in Chemistry. 3. Apply a broad range of investigative techniques and analytical procedures to a variety of experiments including a Problem Based Learning Laboratory . 4. Devise and conduct experiments in order to draw conclusions. 5. Record and report observations and results (tabulate, graph, calculate and conclude when necessary). 6. Present, discuss and defend experimental results. 7. Synthesise organic molecules such as aspirin. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Introduction to the Chemistry LabIntro to Chemistry lab; Lab safety; Lab Skills and techniques.Qualitative Inorganic AnalysisIdentification of cations / anions; Forensic analysis of unknown compounds. Metal-Ligand complex stoichiometry.Analytical/Inorganic ChemistryCocept of the 'Mole'; Molar solutions; concentrations; Standardisation of an unknown soln; Determination of Vit. C in 'Rubex'. Investigation of water hardness in different water samplesPhysical ChemistryDevise and conduct an expt to consider the relations ship between Temperature, Pressure and Volume of a gas. Determination of the ideal gas constant 'R'. Spectrophotometry. Dissociation constant of a weak acid. Equilibrium constant. Acids, bases, pH.Organic ChemistryExtraction of Trimyristin from nutmeg; Hydrolysis of Trimyristin; Alcohol dehydration . Synthesis of Aspirin; Identification of Organic functional groups. Develop the skills of Extraction, Recrystallisation and Thin Layer Chromatography.Problem Based LaboratoryApplication of skills and techniques learned in order to plan and conduct experiments and tests and draw conclusions on a real life scenario involving contamination in rivers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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