2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CHEM1181 Mathematics for Chemists

10 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Dr Marcelo Pessoa de Miranda
Email: M.Miranda@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

GCSE Mathematics and A-level Chemistry (or equivalent)

Module replaces

CHEM1180 Calculations for ScientistsCHEM1370 Calculations and Physical Concepts for Scientists

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should have gained confidence and proficiency in a set of mathematical manipulations appropriate to the study of chemistry and be able to apply these to similar chemical problems.

Learning outcomes
The student will gain knowledge in the application of mathematics: arithmetic, algebra, statistics, trigonometry, vectors, complex numbers, differentiation and integration - to solve chemical problems.

Syllabus

- Introduction to basic mathematical concepts including arithmetic: fractions, operations and their inverse, powers, logarithms and exponentials;
- Statistics: errors, the normal distribution, confidence limits and regression analysis;
- Algebra: functions and re-arranging equations; trigonometry; vectors; complex numbers; differential and integral calculus.
- Specific applications of maths in chemistry including unit conversion, kinetics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, spectroscopy and analytical chemistry.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	10	1.00	10.00
Lectures	12	1.00	12.00
Independent online learning hours			24.00
Private study hours			54.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Preparation for, and completion of, workshop exercises, guided reading, revision (54 hours).

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will be monitored weekly by lecture attendance, workshops and completion of online assessments.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course MCQ	Online assessments	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		60.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/07/2015

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