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 | 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 2015-16 | Level One | Second Semester | 15 |
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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By the end of the module students should be familiar with, and be able to make appropriate use of:
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Syllabus |
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1 Lecture Material Thermodynamics [mostly energy changes in chemical reactions]
Kinetics
Tutorial Material
Laboratory Material
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - |
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Tutorial - Five workshops |
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Laboratory Work - Laboratory Work |
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Other - |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
28 |
10 |
25 Laboratory Work |
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65 | ||
Timetable (if known) |
Five workshops
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Private Study | 85 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Written Exam | 2 hrs | 2nd | 60 | August/September | Assessment 4 Notes (applying to all assessments) Practical Work (including pre-lab) and lab-related Workshop Some marking done in the student's presence to allow for immediate feedback. Anonymous marking impossible. Tutorials (workshops) Much of the work is marked in the student's presence to allow for immediate feedback. Anonymous marking impossible. class test Scripts will be marked anonymously and will subsequently be returned. Students who fail the class test will have an opportunity to take a resit class test, probably in the final teaching week of the semester. The maximum mark that will be awarded in the resit will be 40%.written examination | |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 2nd | 25 | none | Standard penalty for late submission applies - see Departmental handbook for details. | Assessment 1 | |
Coursework | 2nd | 5 | none | Assessment 2 | ||
Coursework | 2nd | 10 | yes | Assessment 3 |
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. Explanation of Reading List: |