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

Module Title Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Module Code CS251
School School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: John Gallagher
Semester 2: John Gallagher
Autumn: John Gallagher
Module TeacherJohn Gallagher
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 2.5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The purpose of this module is the development of observational and manipulative skills through experimental laboratory procedures that combine a wide range of analytical, classical, spectroscopic and synthetic techniques and knowledge of various aspects of the 2nd year lecture courses in inorganic chemistry.

Learning Outcomes
1. Perform basic synthetic chemical and analytical laboratory experiments.
2. Use a range of chemistry and analytical laboratory instrumentation.
3. Write a comprehensive laboratory report discussing the importance of the experimental results.
4. Illustrate and comprehend the inorganic chemical reactions taking place in each experiment.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Laboratory9Laboratory experimental and report writing [9-12 hours per week]
Total Workload: 9

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
None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
LaboratoryLaboratory reports [3-6 hours per week]100%Every Week
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
  • Vincent Hooper and John Gallagher: 2010, The relevant Inorganic or Organic chemistry Laboratory Manual for each of the laboratory sessions. Supplementary: The 2nd Year chemistry Lecture Courses in Inorganic and Organic chemistry as well as the recommended textbooks., All relevant sections, DCU in house,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
CFBSc in Chemistry with French
CGBSc in Chemistry with German
Timetable this semester: Timetable for CS251
Date of Last Revision17-JUN-08
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