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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Chemistry Laboratory
Module Code	CS151
School	School of Chemical Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Pat O'Malley Semester 2: Pat O'Malley Autumn: Pat O'Malley
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to give students an opportunity to develop and apply manipulative and technical skills in the Chemistry laboratory and to develop a positive and safe approach to experimental work and practical skills. The module is supported by module CS113.

Learning Outcomes

1. Use safe working practice within the Chemistry Laboratory.
2. Show a range of fundamental laboratory skills relevant to experimental work in Chemistry.
3. Apply a broad range of investigative techniques and analytical procedures to a variety of experiments including a Problem Based Learning Laboratory .
4. Devise and conduct experiments in order to draw conclusions.
5. Record and report observations and results (tabulate, graph, calculate and conclude when necessary).
6. Present, discuss and defend experimental results.
7. Synthesise organic molecules such as aspirin.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Laboratory	72	Experiments
Assignment	53	Pre-laboratory/post laboratory exercises
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

Introduction to the Chemistry Lab.
Intro to Chemistry lab; Lab safety; Lab Skills and techniques..

Qualitative Inorganic Analysis.
Identification of cations / anions; Forensic analysis of unknown compounds. Metal-Ligand complex stoichiometry..

Analytical/Inorganic Chemistry.
Cocept of the 'Mole'; Molar solutions; concentrations; Standardisation of an unknown soln; Determination of Vit. C in 'Rubex'. Investigation of water hardness in different water samples.

Physical Chemistry.
Devise and conduct an expt to consider the relations ship between Temperature, Pressure and Volume of a gas. Determination of the ideal gas constant 'R'. Spectrophotometry. Dissociation constant of a weak acid. Equilibrium constant. Acids, bases, pH..

Organic Chemistry.
Extraction of Trimyristin from nutmeg; Hydrolysis of Trimyristin; Alcohol dehydration . Synthesis of Aspirin; Identification of Organic functional groups. Develop the skills of Extraction, Recrystallisation and Thin Layer Chromatography..

Problem Based Laboratory.
Application of skills and techniques learned in order to plan and conduct experiments and tests and draw conclusions on a real life scenario involving contamination in rivers..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Laboratory	Weekly: Pre-lab Quiz (on-line moodle), Pre-lab Assignment, Conduct Laboratory practical (record / present results in notebook); Post-lab Assignment (on-line moodle). One Practical Exam per Semester	100%	Sem 2 End

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 2

Indicative Reading List

DCU School of Chem Sciences: 0, DCU Chemistry Lab Manual,
Browm LeMay: 0, Chemistry The Central Science: a broad perspective, Australian edition, Pearson,

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc.

BSc in Analytical Science

BSc in Biotechnology

CES

BSc Common Entry into Science

ESH

BSc Environmental Science & Health

GCB