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

Module Title	Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Lab
Module Code	CS260
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
Module Teacher	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 laboratory procedures that combine a wide range of analytical, classical, spectroscopic and synthetic techniques and knowledge of various aspects of the 2ndyear lecture courses in inorganic chemistry.The purpose of this module is the development of manipulative and observational skills through experimental procedures where the emphasis is mainly on the accurate determination of physical parameters. An appreciation of the limitations of the methods employed will be developed by the continual use of error analysis. An understanding of the fundamental principles in physical chemistry through experiment.

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.
5. Perform basic physical chemistry laboratory experiments. Conduct experiments to develop knowledge of Spectroscopy, Kinetics, Electrochemistry and Thermodynamics.
6. Record and analyse experimental data in order to make conclusions. For example considering experimental data obtained, to conclude on a first order reaction or a second order reaction.
7. Develop and improve report writing skills by presenting weekly reports based on each experimentconducted.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Laboratory	60	Inorganic Laboratory experiments as detailed in the laboratory manual
Laboratory	60	Physical Laboratory experiments as detailed in the laboratory manual
Total Workload: 120

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 and Physical Experiments.
As detailed in the laboratory manuals..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Inorganic Chemistry experiments in semester II	50%	Every Week
Assignment	Physical Chemistry experiments	50%	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 2

Indicative Reading List