CHEMISTRY 1B: APPLICATIONS

Course Code: KL 157M
Credit Points: 15
Course Coordinator: Dr S Middleton

Pre-requisites

Pass in CM 1015 or CM 1016 or KL 107S. Chemical Engineers can enter without CM 1015 or CM 1016 although this is not recommended.

Co-requisites

As specified in the University Calendar for certain degree programs, otherwise none.

Notes

(i) Assistive technologies may be required for any student who is unable to use a standard keyboard/mouse/computer monitor. Any students wishing to discuss this further should contact the School Disability Co-ordinator.

Overview

This course develops the foundations of chemical science, with emphasis on the applications of chemistry in the "real world". The course includes a development of chemical bonding theory as applied to multi-atom molecules, and an introduction to entropy, free energy and chemical equilibria. The properties of solutions (phase equilibria) are discussed and elementary mechanistic organic chemistry is introduced. The Lab component provides appropriate experiments to reinforce the materials learned in the lectures.

Structure

This course will be delivered independently through webCT. Students will be provided with recordings of the 2 one-hour lectures a week and the 6 three-hour practicals will be delivered through an intensive practical weekend.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (50%), continuous assessment (30%) and lab work (20%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (50%), carried over continuous assessment (30%) and lab work (20%).