CHEM10030 Chemistry for Engineers

Academic Year 2020/2021

This is a basic preparatory chemistry module for 1st year engineering students. The lecture course will introduce simple atomic theory, electromagnetic radiation and energy, ionic and covalent bonding, periodicity, the mole concept and stoichiometry. A physical chemistry section will introduce chemical reactivity and energetics, the concept of equilibrium and will also discuss rates of chemical reactions. The laboratory course (2 three hour sessions) will relate to general and physical chemistry experiments that explore phenomena discussed in the course. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the mode of delivery, assessment and content of the module may be subject to change.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: 1. Discuss a simplistic view of atomic structure and assess the basics of molecular bonding. 2. Use the mole concept in analyzing chemical reactions and chemical composition. 3. understand the causes and effects of intermolecular forces. 4. Evaluate basic thermodynamic and kinetic features of chemical reaction and chemical equilibrium. 5. Be familiar with the operation of basic laboratory equipment, the analysis of experimental data, the sources and treatment of experimental error.

Indicative Module Content:

The module will involve 22 scheduled hours of lectures (these will be delivered on line). There will be 3 MCQ exams (online) spread through the module (weeks 5, 9 and 12). Workshop sessions will be provided online with 7 structured sessions during timetabled lecture slots. These will cover specific questions that the students have on module content from recent lectures. For the remainder of the lecture slots the lecturers will be available online during this time to answer questions and provide assistance. There will be two 3 h face-to-face laboratory sessions for each student in this module.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22
Practical

6
Autonomous Student Learning

76
Total

104
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The content will be delivered through a combination of lectures (22) (virtual), laboratory sessions (2), class workshops (online via VLE) (7).
The VLE will be used as a forum for discussion between lecturers and students. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
BIOC00010 - Chemistry-Biochemistry, CHEM00010 - Introductory Chemistry, CHEM00020 - Introductory Chemistry (Ag), CHEM10010 - Intro to Biomolecules, CHEM10040 - The Molecular World, CHEM10070 - General & Physical Chemistry


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Lab Report: Laboratory assessment. Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20
Class Test: Three, 40 minute, in-class MCQs, carried out during workshops Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

80

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

There will be formative online self assessment. Results for in-class tests will be provided within 2 weeks of the test. Results for lab classes will be provided within 2 weeks of the end of a lab cycle.

Name Role
Assoc Professor Michael Casey Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Tom Hooper Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Susan Quinn Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor James Sullivan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Hans Eckhardt Tutor
Mr Patrick Waldron Tutor