Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | CHEM152 Introductory Physical Chemistry | ||
Code | CHEM152 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr DL Cooper Chemistry Dlc@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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The main aim of this module is to equip students with an understanding of basic kinetics and thermodynamics as they relate to chemical reactions. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) By the end of the module students should be familiar with, and be able to make appropriate use of basic ideas of energy changes in chemical reactions |
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(LO2) By the end of the module students should be familiar with, and be able to make appropriate use of ideas relating to the rates of chemical reactions |
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(LO3) By the end of the module students should have developed basic laboratory skills and be able to write simple experimental reports which include data and error analysis. |
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(S1) By the end of the module students will have developed their problem solving skills |
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(S2) By the end of the module students will have developed their organisational skills |
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(S2) By the end of the module students will have developed their organisational skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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The lecture material for this module will be delivered online via synchronous videos which will be supported with a number of workshop sessions. Laboratory skills will be developed through the completion of experiments in the lab, and one lab-related workshop session. There will be a 2x class tests (nominally 1 hour) part way through the course as well as a final examination. All material is covered Elements of Physical Chemistry (P.W. Atkins and J. de Paula). Students will be expected to be able to use various equations from a formula sheet [integrated rate laws, temperature dependence of rate constants and equilibrium constants, and so on] without having been exposed to full derivations. In the laboratory sessions, a number of the thermodynamics and kinetics concepts will be illustrated by experiments carried out under close demonstrator supervision. Some experiments will be conducted in pairs, so as to further interaction skills. The students will write (individually) a re port on their experimental work, which will be assessed. Students will have the opportunity in workshops to work through problems that relate to the principles covered in the lectures, with tutors available to help. Outline answers and additional general feedback will be available in CANVAS. The lab-related workshop session will begin with transferable skills, such as those related to data and error analysis. |
Syllabus |
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Lecture Material Thermodynamics [mostly energy changes in chemical reactions] (Dr Johnson) • Ideal gas equation, including definitions/units of pressure, temperature, mole and standard conditions and use of pV=nRT and deviations from the ideal gas equation. Kinetics (Dr Cooper) • idea of rates of chemical reactions and of factors that determine them; Workshop Material Laboratory Material |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
25 |
28 10 |
63 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 87 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Online Class Test 2 There is a resit opportunity via the august assessment. This is an anonymous assessment S2 Week 9 | 1 hr + 1hr for uploa | 10 | ||||
Online Class Test 3 (Final) There is a resit opportunity via the august assessment. This is an anonymous assessment S2 Week 14 | 2 hrs + 1hr for uplo | 40 | ||||
Online Class Test 1 There is a resit opportunity via the august assessment. This is an anonymous assessment S2 Week5 | 1 hr + 1hr for uploa | 10 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Laboratory work and lab related workshop (include mock write up) Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. S2 Week 11-14 with lab related worksh | 35 | |||||
Multiple 2 hour workshops. Marks are awarded for engagement with the workshops. There is no re-submission opportunity. Summative, with some formative The work is not marked anonymously. S2 | multiple 2 hour work | 5 |