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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Module Code	CS254
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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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 the development of observational and manipulative skills through experimental procedures which combine a wide range of classical, synthetic and spectroscopic techniques by augmenting and reinforcing the understanding and knowledge of various aspects of the 2nd year Inorganic lecture course.

Learning Outcomes

1. Perform basic synthetic chemical and analytical laboratory experiments.
2. Use a range of chemistry, spectroscopic and analytical instrumentation
3. Write a comprehensive laboratory report discussing the experimental results.
4. Illustrate and comprehend the chemical reactions arising in each chemical experiment.
5. Examine the theory behind each experiment and how it relates to each step of the experiment.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Assignment	72	Experimental write-up [per week of laboratory]
Independent learning	53	Additional background reading on experimental procedures and theory behind experiments
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

2nd year Inorganic experimental laboratory.
This module involves the development of observational and manipulative skills through experimental procedures which combine a wide range of classical, synthetic and spectroscopic techniques by augmenting and reinforcing the understanding and knowledge of various aspects of the 2nd year Inorganic lecture course. A list of comprehensive and challenging Inorganic experiments are included in the 2nd year laboratory manual. These include experiments involving coordination chemistry, chemistry of ferrocene..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Laboratory	Laboratory performance and write-up	100%	n/a

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