2013/14 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE1131 Introductory Chemistry for Earth and Environmental Scientists
10 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Dr Rob Chapman
Email: r.chapman@see.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2013/14
Pre-requisite qualifications
GCSE Single Chemistry or GCSE Double Science.Students on prescribed programmes, without A level chemistry (Grade A-C) or equivalent) have to study this module.
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
- To provide a background in basic inorganic chemistry theory for students who lack A level Chemistry, drawing throughout on examples taken from the field of Earth and Environmental Sciences.- To equip students with the chemical background to undertake level 2 Earth and Environmental Sciences modules.
Syllabus
- The structure of the atom: Spectra, and electron configurations.
- Chemical periodicity, electronic structure and the period table Chemical bonding. Ionic, covalent and metallic bonding.
- Chemical reactions, chemical notation, equations and stoichiometry.
- The mole concept; introduction to quantitative chemistry.
- Chemical equilibria, pH and redox reactions. Minerals as chemicals.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 12 | 1.00 | 12.00 |
| Practical | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Tutorial | 16 | 1.00 | 16.00 |
| Private study hours | 68.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 32.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
- Preparation for weekly tutorials: 30 hours- Revision for tests: 11 hours
- Exam revision: 20 hours
- Preparation for lectures and practicals: 10 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Tutorial work submitted in weeks 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10;- 1 practical workbook : submitted on day of practical.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | 2 x class test help during the course | 15.00 |
| In-course Assessment | 1 lab worksheets | 10.00 |
| Practical | Assessed tutorials | 15.00 |
| 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) | 1 hr 10 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 websiteLast updated: 29/07/2015
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