Chemistry 1

FOUN10001 Chemistry 1 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 1 Jonathan Agger Unit coordinator Department of Chemistry 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 This course will provide the knowledge and understanding needed to study Inorganic and Physical Chemistry topics on undergraduate degree courses within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. This course will provide the knowledge and understanding needed to study Inorganic and Physical Chemistry topics on undergraduate degree courses within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Topics Covered: <ul> <li> Atomic Structure  </li> <li> Bonding and Molecular Shape  </li> <li> The Periodic Table  </li> <li> Isotopes and Radioactivity  </li> <li> Solid State Chemistry  </li> <li> Quantity Calculus  </li> <li> The Electromagnetic Spectrum  </li> <li> The Gas Laws and the Kinetic Theory of Gases  </li> <li> Phase Diagrams </li></ul> The aim is to obtain the knowledge and understanding required to study Inorganic and Physical Chemistry topics on undergraduate degree courses within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.  <ul><li>Explain atomic structure and how it leads to electronic configurations, group chemistry and the ultimate organisation of the Periodic Table of the Elements.</li><li>Describe the electromagnetic spectrum, including uses of radiation and perform inter-conversion of quantities. </li><li>Describe the Gas Laws in detail and assess the assumptions of the kinetic theory of gases. </li><li>Interpret phase diagrams, phase equilibria and the critical point and use the information to describe the behaviour of real-world materials.</li><li>Explain the existence of isotopes and the mathematics underpinning radioactive decay. </li><li>Describe the SI system, explain the fundamental importance of the correct use of units, and develop dimensional analysis techniques. </li><li>Classify bonding in the solid-state, relating it to material properties, and describe basic solid-state characterisation techniques.</li></ul> This course will provide the knowledge and understanding needed to study Inorganic and Physical Chemistry topics on undergraduate degree courses within the Faculty off Science and Engineering.Topics Covered:<ul><li>Atomic Structure</li><li>Bonding and Molecular Shape</li><li>The Periodic Table</li><li>Isotopes and Radioactivity</li><li>Solid State Chemistry</li><li>Quantity Calculus</li><li>The Electromagnetic Spectrum</li><li>The Gas Laws and the Kinetic Theory of Gases</li><li>Phase Diagrams </li></ul> <ul> <li> Fundamental appreciation of the use and paramount importance of units in both Chemistry and the whole of science.  </li> <li> Arithmetic and algebraic inter-conversion of quantities.  </li> <li> Assimilation and inter-conversion of varied data sets (numerical, tabulated, graphical).  </li> <li> Application of chemical principles and concepts to the solution of numerical problems.  </li> <li> Presentation of arguments and ideas logically. </li></ul> <ul> <li>Consideration of health and safety issues for a variety of chemicals applicable to practical risk assessment. </li></ul> 24 Lectures / 11 Tutorials / Drop-in Sessions as required  1 Written exam 80% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 20% In-class test marks will be returned promptly BEng(Hons) Eng w a Int FY BEng(Hons) Eng w a Int FY Foundation Mandatory BEng(Hons) Eng w a Int FY Chem Eng with an Int FY Foundation Mandatory BEng(Hons) Eng w a Int FY Comp Sci with an Int FY Foundation Mandatory BSc(Hons) Science w a Int FY BSc(Hons) Science w a Int FY Foundation Mandatory BSc(Hons) Science w a Int FY Chem with an Int FY Foundation Mandatory BSc(Hons) Science w a Int FY EarthPlanetSciwithintFY Foundation Mandatory BSc(Hons) Science w a Int FY EnvSci with an Int FY Foundation Mandatory BSc(Hons) Science w a Int FY Mat Sci with Int FY Foundation Mandatory BSc(Hons) Science w a Int FY Maths With an Int FY Foundation Mandatory N Burrows, Holman, Parsons, Pilling, Price Chemistry3: Introducing Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry; Oxford University Press, 2009. Stroud, Booth Engineering Mathematics 5th Edition; Palgrave McMillan, 2001. Housecroft, Sharpe Inorganic Chemistry 4th Edition; Pearson, 2012. Atkins, de Paula, Keeler Atkins’ Physical Chemistry 11th Edition; Oxford University Press, 2017. Bolgar, Lloyd, North, Oleinikovas, Smith, Keeler Student Solutions Manual to Accompany Atkin’s Physical Chemistry 11th Edition; Oxford University Press, 2018. Kumar Quantum, Einstein, Bohr and the Great Debate About the Nature of Reality; Icon Books, 2009.  Assessment written exam 2 Lectures 24 Tutorials 11 0 63 Examination:  80% of unit grade  2 hour long examination Coursework:  20% of unit grade  Two in-class, open-book, multiple-choice tests, each test counts 10% towards the course unit grade.  Coursework will take the form of two in class, open-book, multiple-choice tests during the latter half of the course. Each test counts 10% towards your unit grade. As the tests are primarily designed to encourage familiarisation with the course material you are expected to revise thoroughly for them. The questions are mostly numerical problem solving in nature and require understanding of the material rather than simple rote learning.