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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Introductory Chemistry 1
Module Code	CS101
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Conor Long Semester 2: Conor Long Autumn: Conor Long
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To develop an understanding of the basic concepts of chemistry, including the structure of atoms, electronic configuration, and orbital shapes. To understand the relationship between electronic configuration and chemical properties. To develop an appreciation of the chemical bond, both ionic and covalent. To understand basic equilibrium chemistry and the principle behind four main classes of reaction, e.g., acid-base, oxidation-reduction, compleximetric and precipitation reactions. To introduce the concepts of solvent extraction and chromatography.

Learning Outcomes

1. Derive the electronic structure of the elements
2. Predict the chemical and physical properties of the elements based on their position in the periodic table
3. Describe in terms of electronic structure the nature of the chemical bond
4. Carry out equilibrium chemistry calculations
5. Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of physical changes occurring within gaseous reactants and thermochemical systems
6. Perform qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis of the impact of reactant concentration, temperature and catalysts on reaction rates

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Tutorial	12	No Description
Independent learning	77	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

1. Electrons, protons, neutrons.
2. Line nature of H2 spectrum..

3. Bohr atom..
4. Wave nature of the electron..

5. Quantum mechanical description of atom..
6. Shapes of orbitals..

7. Electronic configuration of the elements..
8. The electron configuration - chemistry relationships..

9. Molecular orbitals..
10. Bond order..

11. Basic equilibria,.
12. Neutralisation, precipitation and complexation titration.

13. Solvent extraction, introduction to chromatography..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List