2013/14 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CHEM1000 Introduction to Modern Chemistry
20 creditsClass Size: 200
Module manager: Professor M A Halcrow
Email: m.a.halcrow@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2013/14
Pre-requisite qualifications
A level Chemistry or equivalentModule replaces
CHEM1130 Introduction to Modern ChemistryThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will have an understanding of the way in which fundamental concepts in chemistry can be integrated together in a complimentary manner. They will have a basic knowledge of:- the shapes of simple chemical molecules and their electronic structure;
- the energies involved in molecules and their reactions;
- the nature of chemical bonding and models to describe it;
- periodicity and its relationship to electronic structure;
- equilibrium and its links to kinetics;
- the principles involved in organic reactions as typified by carbonyl compounds;
The student will also be able to appreciate how these ideas have relevance to modern society through the medium of selected illustrative examples, and will be able to apply these concepts to a range of problems in a linked programme of workshops and tutorials. Therefore on completion of this modules students should also be able.....
- To stimulate and inspire students in Chemistry
- To demonstrate links between academia and industry
- To give insights into the perception and importance of chemistry
- To provide training in industry relevant skills
- To provide training in academically relevant skills
Learning outcomes
- Awareness of the chemistry behind important ‘Grand Challenges’
- Importance of skills training and development to industry
Skills outcomes
- Understanding of the importance of self reflection.
- Developing skills in scientific writing, group work and presentation.
- Developing self confidence, being able to meet challenges.
Syllabus
An integrated introduction to modern chemistry with emphasis on:
- Introduction: drawing molecules and recognising functional groups in IR spectroscopy.
- Molecular Energies: Forms of molecular energy - translational, rotational, vibrational and electronic. Energy levels and the Boltzmann distribution.
- Bonding: pictorial model of the atom; atomic spectra; nuclear charge and periodicity; ionisation potential and electron affinity; electron counting and VSEPR; covalent bonding and diatomic molecules; hybridisation.
- Reaction energetics: Enthalpy and its relation to heat and work. Energies and entropies of reaction. Entropy.
- Chemistry in action: reaction to the carbonyl group: curly arrow mechanism; additions to the carbonyl group; oxidation and reduction; conjugation and delocalisation; the pKa scale; substitution at the carbonyl group; conjugate addition reactions.
- study skills relevant to the study of chemistry.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Group learning | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 54 | 1.00 | 54.00 |
| Seminar | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Tutorial | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Private study hours | 119.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 81.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
119 hours:- completion of workshop material;
- preparation of tutorials;
- guided reading;
- revision.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Monitored weekly by:- lecture attendance,
- workshop and tutorial attendance,
- submission of assessed coursework.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Assessment of coursework | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 25.00 | |
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) | 3 hr 00 mins | 75.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 75.00 | |
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: 24/07/2015
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