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At the end of the module the student will be able to draw the structures of simple compounds from their systematic name and name compounds from their structures; identify the reaction products from simple chemical reactions (acid/base, oxidation/reduction, condensation/hydrolysis). They will also be able to recognise and discuss the structures of the common bio-molecules (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, DNA/RNA) and know how they are formed in Nature and how they are broken down by reaction with water. They will also be able to analyse the energetics and rates of such reactions, especially the hydrolysis and acid/base reactions.
Indicative Module Content:Basic Organic Chemistry: Structures and Reactions
Key Biological Molecules: Fats, Carbohydrates, Proteins and Nucleic Acids
Basic Physical Chemistry: Why Biological Reactions Happen
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 5 |
Practical | 15 |
Specified Learning Activities | 10 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 48 |
Total | 102 |
Leaving Certificate Chemistry Grade C Hons or Introductory Chemistry (CHEM00020 or CHEM00010)
Learning Exclusions:CHEM10030, CHEM10050, CHEM10060, CHEM10070, CHEM10090
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Mid - Term Examination (1hr) | Week 5 | No | Other | No | 20 |
Examination: End of Semester Exam | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Other | No | 35 |
Lab Report: Assessment based on laboratory practice, reports, samples and data. A minimum of 40% must be obtained in this component in order to pass the module as a whole. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Other | Yes | 25 |
Class Test: Test held as part of tutorials (5 tutorials) | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Other | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback on Tutorial homeworks and tests is built into Tutorial Classes Mid-Term Test Feedback is via Lecture and individually to students on a once-off basis during Practical sessions Practicals Feedback is individually to students fortnightly during Practical sessions
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Michael Casey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |