Module FOUD01Q7: Further Foundation Chemistry

Department: Foundation Year (Durham)

FOUD01Q7: Further Foundation Chemistry

Prerequisites

• Foundation Chemistry

Corequisites

• Advanced Foundation Chemistry

Excluded Combination of Modules

• none

Aims

• To encourage students to develop confidence in their own abilities in a science subject
• To develop students' independent learning skills
• To extend the fundamental knowledge base in Chemistry in preparation for degree study in that area
• To develop practical laboratory skills

Content

• Kinetics: First order and second order reactions, exponential decay
• Structural determination: mass, IR, NMR spectroscopies
• Transition metals: variable oxidation states, catalysis, coordination, shapes
• Reactions of metal aqua ions including hydrolysis and ligand substitution and isomerisation
• Volumetric analysis including back titrations.

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the programme students will have:
• 1. Knowledge of a range of foundational subject concepts
• 2. Knowledge of a range of relevant research methods
• 3. Knowledge of a range of relevant vocabulary.

• By the end of the programme students will be able to:
• 1. Demonstrate the appropriate use of a range of foundational subject concepts
• 2. Demonstrate the appropriate use of relevant methods
• 3. Demonstrate the appropriate use of a range of relevant vocabulary.

• By the end of the programme students will be able to:
• 1. Demonstrate critical thinking
• 2. Demonstrate effective communication using appropriate academic styles
• 3. Demonstrate appropriate use of number
• 4. Demonstrate the use of appropriate sources of evidence

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Theory, initial concepts and techniques will be introduced during lectures
• Much of the learning, understanding and consolidation will take place through the use of structured worksheets during seminars and students' own time
• Knowledge and ability to use and apply concepts will be assessed by the sumative test.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

In class tests and tutorial assignments.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University