Chemistry 1A (U00963)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : CHE-1-A

An introduction to Chemistry which includes the following topics: atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular shape and stereochemistry, thermochemistry, thermodynamics and chemical equilibria, reactions of simple hydrocarbons, the structure of solids, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibria. Standard first course (with Chemistry 1B) for students intending to proceed to Chemistry 2 and for students of Chemical Engineering. Course work contributes to the overall assessment.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : SCE Higher grade B Chemistry, or equivalent. SCE Higher grade Mathematics, or equivalent, is desirable.

? Prohibited combinations : Introduction to the Chemistry of Biology 1 (CHE-1-ICB), Biological Chemistry (Foundations) 1 (CHE-1-BCF), Chemistry 2X (CHE-2-X).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Chemistry, (School of Chemistry, Schedule L)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 7 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2007	09:00	09:50	Lecture Theatre 5, Appleton Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	09:50	Central
Lecture	Wednesday	09:00	09:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	09:50	Central
Lecture	Friday	09:00	09:50	Central

1 of the following 3 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	Tu	09:00	12:00	KB
Laboratory	Tu	14:00	17:00	KB
Laboratory	Fr	14:00	17:00	KB

1 of the following 6 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Tutorial	Mo	14:00	14:50	KB
Tutorial	Mo	15:00	15:50	KB
Tutorial	Mo	16:10	17:00	KB
Tutorial	Th	14:00	14:50	KB
Tutorial	Th	15:00	15:50	KB
Tutorial	Th	16:10	17:00	KB

? Additional Class Information : Laboratory Tu 0900-1200 or Tu 1400-1700 or F 1400-1700. Tutorial 1 hour per week during Mo 1400-1700 or Th 1400-1700.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. understand, describe and account for: the fundamental principles of atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, the solid state and the principles of thermodynamics and equilibria
2. identify the main organic function groups, understand, describe and account for the conformation and stereochemistry of simple organic molecules, the concept of reaction mechanism, reactions of alkenes, alkynes and benzene
3. use their knowledge to explain observations and solve problems associated with material covered in the course
4. use laboratory equipment in a safe manner in order to measure physical quantities, and to interpret and analyse the results
5. write clear, succinct laboratory reports