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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Chemistry for Health Related Professions
Module Code	CS107
School	School of Chemical Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: John Gallagher Semester 2: John Gallagher Autumn: John Gallagher
Module Teacher	John Gallagher
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the basic concepts of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe Basic Atomic theory and the Periodic Table of Elements.
2. Explain chemical bonding and reactions of simple inorganic and organic molecules.
3. Explore acids, bases and ionic compounds.
4. Illustrate the 3D structure of simple organic molecules.
5. Describe more complex organic and biochemical molecules.
6. Understand the importance of chemistry and biochemistry in biological systems.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	32	A total of 30 formal lectures plus 1-2 tutorial sessions
Directed learning	30	The student will review past exam papers as a source of problem based learning
Independent learning time	60	The student will spend 2-3 hours per lecture and using notes, solving problems and reading the essential books recommeded as part of the module
Total Workload: 122

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

Inorganic Chemistry.
An introduction to measurements, atomic theory and bonding, covalent and ionic bonding and simple molecules..

Organic Chemistry.
A description of the chemistry and reactivity of classes of organic molecules including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, halides, the carbonyl functional group in ketones, aldehydes, esters and the amine functional group in amides..

Biological chemistry.
An introduction to biochemistry and important classes of biochemicals such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Other	Continuous Assessment Examinations; a total of 4 CA's in weeks 5, 7, 10, 12	50%	Other

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 1

Indicative Reading List

John R. Holum: 1998, Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry, 6th Edition, Wiley,
Karen C. Timberlake: 2006, Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic and Biological Chemistry, 9th Edition, Pearson International,

Other Resources

None

Students who DO NOT HAVE chemistry for the Leaving certificate examination (H/O) OR equivalent are requested to attend the ADDITIONAL tutorial sessions which are available for all SSH1/PBM1 students from week 2. Attendance will be taken at these tutorials.

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

ECSA

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

ECSAO

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

HMSA

Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)

HMSAO