Module FOUD0177: Advanced Chemistry

Department: Foundation Year (Durham)

FOUD0177: Advanced Chemistry

Prerequisites

• Introduction to Chemistry or equivalent module (FOUN0037).

Corequisites

• None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None.

Aims

• To encourage students to develop confidence in their own abilities in a science subject.
• to develop students' learning skills.
• to extend the fundamental knowledge base in Chemistry to include physical processes and organic chemistry.

Content

• fundamentals of organic chemistry.
• alkanes, alkenes.
• alkynes, alcohols, arenes.
• plastics.
• carbonyl compounds.
• carboxylic acids, esterification reaction.
• amines, amino acids, proteins, optical isomersion.
• chemical equilibria.
• thermodynamics.
• electrochemical cells.
• pH.
• ionic equations
• oxidation and reduction (including metal extraction)
• metals and non-metals

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the module students will have acquired the knowledge to be able to:
• describe the structure and reactions of a range of homologous series.
• define enthalpy, entropy and free energy and their relationship.
• describe different types of isomerism in organic molecules, with examples.
• state the origin, characteristics and uses of radiation.
• understand and use pH in a range of applications.

• By the end of the module students will have acquired the skills to be able to:
• Deduce organic compound structure from systematic names.
• Work confidently and effectively in a laboratory, with due attention to safety.
• Relate observations and data to underlying theory.
• Select and use basic lab equipment.
• Carry out chemical calculations as detailed on the syllabus.

• By the end of the module the students will:
• be able to communicate effectively in writing
• be able to apply number both in the tackling of numerical problems and in the collecting, recording, interpreting and presenting of data
• be able to demonstrate problem solving skills

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 and demonstrations.
• Much of the learning, understanding and consolidation will take place through the use of structured exercise during sessions and students own time.
• Knowledge understanding and ability to use and apply concepts will be tested by an end of module test. .

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Exercises and library research

■ 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