Chemistry 2

FOUN10042 Chemistry 2 10 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 1 Kristy Turner Unit coordinator 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 Physical and Organic Chemistry topics on undergraduate degree courses within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.   This course will provide the knowledge and understanding needed to study Physical and Organic Chemistry topics on undergraduate degree courses within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.Topics Covered:<ul> <li>Kinetics</li> <li>Thermodynamics</li> <li>Communicating in organic chemistry, formulae and nomenclature</li> <li>Bonding in organic molecules</li> <li>Fundamentals of mechanistic organic chemistry</li> <li>Chemistry of selected organic functional groups </li></ul> The aim is to provide the knowledge and understanding needed to study Physical and Organic Chemistry topics on Undergraduate courses within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. <ul> <li> Develop understanding of kinetics and thermodynamics – finally understand what enthalpy actually is!  </li> <li> Understand the internationally recognised nomenclature of organic chemistry  </li> <li> Develop understanding of the underpinning principles of organic chemistry such as polarity, the inductive effect, resonance stabilisation, steric effects and stereochemistry.  </li> <li> Employ the above principles to understand basic functional group chemistry.  </li> <li> Understand rudimentary reaction mechanisms.  </li> <li> Learn to relate all the above to the real world.  </li></ul> <ul> <li> Appreciation that thermodynamics determines the feasibility of a reaction whilst kinetics determines how fast it occurs.  </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> <li> Problem solving in organic chemistry </li></ul> <ul> <li> Consideration of health and safety issues for a variety of chemicals applicable to practical risk assessment. </li> </ul> Blended learning / Asynchronous video / 11 workshops / 11 tutorials  1 Written exam 80% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 20% GTAs will give live feedback on tutorial work during tutorial sessions.A number of formative Blackboard tests give immediate feedback.Coursework test marks will be returned swiftly.Workshops focus on active learning where Dr Turner and GTAs will circulate amongst participants to check for understanding and challenge misconceptions.  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 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 Assessment written exam 2 Practical classes & workshops 11 Seminars 2 Tutorials 11 0 74 Examination:  80% of unit grade  2 hour long examination Coursework:  20% of unit grade  Two online, open-book, multiple choice tests, each test counts 10% towards the course unit grade.