2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CAPE1080 Foundation Chemistry

10 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Dr AJ Scott
Email: A.J.Scott@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Admission to an undergraduate programme in the School of Chemical and Process Engineering.

This module is mutually exclusive with

CAPE1040	Mathematical Techniques 1
CAPE1090	Foundation Physics
CAPE1700	Topics in Nanotechnology

Module replaces

CAPE1060

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module provides the foundational chemistry consistent with A-level standard to ensure the basic skills are met to pursue an engineering discipline at degree level.

Objectives

To solve scientific problems using foundational chemistry principles.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:

1. Have a knowledge and understanding of scientific principles, namely the relevant aspects of chemistry, to enable the understanding of engineering principles.


Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:

a. Technical skills
b. Problem solving & analytical skills

Syllabus

Atomic structure, electronic structure, bonding, shape prediction of simple molecules, balancing equations, chemical and physical properties of matter, intramolecular and intermolecular forces, concentration, oxidation and reduction, potential energy and molecular conformation, carbon containing compounds, polarity, chemical reactions of organic molecules, rate laws for chemical reactions, acids and bases.


Methods of Assessment

We are currently refreshing our modules to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full assessment details for this module are not available before the start of the academic year, at which time details of the assessment(s) will be provided.

Assessment for this module will consist of;

1 x Exam

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lectures	11	2.00	22.00
Private study hours			78.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Opportunities for formative feedback include in-class discussions, polling/quizzes during lectures and tutorial problems.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 22/08/2024

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