CH1401 Introductory Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 7

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Lectures: 11.00 am, Practical classes: One per week 2.00 to 5.00 pm

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr R T Baker

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Prof P A Wright, Prof R E Morris, Dr P Kilian, Dr R M Smith, Dr D G Pinto, Dr I A Smellie (Lab-coordinator)

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The module includes lectures on the origin of the elements, atoms and the Periodic Table, shapes and properties of molecules, chemistry of the elements, properties of solutions, thermochemistry, thermodynamics and kinetics.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST HAVE PASSED HIGHER OR A-LEVEL CHEMISTRY AT GRADE B, OR IB HL CHEMISTRY AT GRADE 5, OR OTHER EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION.

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE CH1202

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 60%, 1-hour Practical Examination = 10%, Coursework = 30%

Re-assessment

1-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

4 lectures, 1 tutorial and 1 x 3-hour afternoon practical.

Scheduled learning hours

80

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

120

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Developed a solid foundation of fundamental concepts spanning inorganic and physical chemistry.
  • Developed skills in independent learning and problem solving, and demonstrated active learning via small group tutorial sessions.
  • Gained experience of good laboratory practices, essential practical techniques, and in the preparation of written reports.