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

Module Title	Fundamental Science - Chemistry Concepts 1
Module Code	CS511
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Teacher	Odilla Finlayson
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This modules uses the context of environmental chemistry to introduce fundmental chemistry topics. Also part of this model is given through problem based learning.

Learning Outcomes

1. Illustrate environmental issues through basic chemical reactions.
2. Differentiate the main analytical tools used in environmental analyses.
3. Distinguish between and explain the underlying principles involved in chromatographic techniques.
4. Generate and analyse experimental data from chromatographic techniques
5. Analyse and evaluate an environmental problem scenario
6. Participate in problem solving through group tasks

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	12	No Description
Group work	12	timetabled
Laboratory	9	No Description
Independent learning time	90	No Description
Total Workload: 123

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

This key area have been selected as a topical issue which provides the framework to build up the chemistry principles..
Environmental Chemistry:• Atmospheric Chemistry: Gaseous and particulate matter Ozone – CFCs (and other fluorocarbons), radical reactions, equilibria, Fuels – combustion, thermochemistry, structure, catalysis, hydrocarbons Monitoring of gasses e.g. CO, NOx, and particulate matter Techniques of GC and IR EU regulations re air & water quality• Water Chemistry: Solubility, acid-base equilibria, buffer solutions Metal determination - use of AA Health and Safety considerations of heavy metal contamination• General approach to Health and Safety.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Laboratory	Report on Laboratory Activity	25%	n/a
Project	Group report on Problem task	25%	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 3

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

GCSED

GCert in Science Education

Timetable this semester: Timetable for CS511

Date of Last Revision

13-OCT-05

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