SFY0005 : Foundation of Chemistry
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Dr Alasdair Charles
- Lecturer: Dr Stevin Pramana
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
To introduce students to the fundamental concepts of chemistry as part of a broad basis for future study in engineering and science disciplines.
At the end of this course students should:
• know the language of chemistry
• be able to manipulate formulae, equations and amounts
• know about the elements and the Periodic Table
• understand atomic structure
• appreciate the energy changes involved in reactions
• understand the physical properties of gases and the chemical properties of some common gases
• know about bonding and structure in organic and inorganic compounds
• know about a range of functional groups in organic chemistry
• understand trends in the reactivity of elements and their compounds
Outline Of Syllabus
Atomic structure
Elements and the Periodic Table
Chemical reactions
Formulae, equations and amounts
The physical properties of gases and the preparation of common gases
Bonding and structure of both inorganic and organic compounds (hybridisation)
Classification of organic molecules
Functional group chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry and the Periodic Table
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Quiz and office hour discussions |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 18 | 2:00 | 36:00 | 10 lectures and 8 tutorials. 4 hrs of PiP split start and end of the module. 2 hrs synch online mid. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | From recommended texts, recordings, online sources etc. |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures, Canvas materials and coursework are used to strengthen basic knowledge of Chemistry to enable Engineers to appreciate chemical science.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | 10 | Online quiz or homework |
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | 10 | Online quiz or homework |
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | 80 | Class test Computer assessment |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The live and recorded lectures will be used to convey information.
The tutorials will be used to provide formative feedback on the four quiz exercises following their completion by the students. The quiz components allow students to practice the concepts introduced and to obtain formative feedback. The class test assesses overall knowledge and application of the module content.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SFY0005's Timetable