SFY0006 : Applications of Chemistry
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Alasdair Charles
- Lecturer: Dr Peter Hoare
- Owning School: Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To develop an appreciation of chemistry and its applications in the environment. To understand basic reaction mechanisms essential to biological processes and modern industrial activities.
This module illustrates how Chemistry impacts on our lives giving examples from physical, inorganic and organic areas.
Students will study catalysis, kinetics, basic biochemical reactions, physical chemistry concepts and some major organic reactions.
Outline Of Syllabus
Introduction to Spectroscopy
pH and its significance
Chemical Equilibria
Basic Kinetics
Physical Properties and Structure
Catalysis
Polymers
Chemistry and the Environment
Applications of Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Toxins
Drug Design
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Asynchronous Lecture Materials |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 4:00 | 8:00 | 2 x in course assessments - problem solving exercises each requiring: 2 Hour preparation 2 Hour Completion |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Exam Revision |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Written Exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 6 | 3:00 | 18:00 | Present in person Laboratory Work Worksheet Submissions |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Independent study |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Lecture Follow Up |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures will be used to convey information and to distribute problems sheets and to provide formative feedback following their completion by the students.
Practical Laboratory Classes will reinforce lecture material and enable assessment of student progress.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 70 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | 7 | Small In-course assessment problem solving exercise homework |
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 8 | Assessed by a worksheet which must be completed within the lab |
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | 7 | Small in-course assessment. Problem Solving Exercise homework |
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 8 | Assessed by a worksheet which music be completed within the lab |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | assessed by a worksheet which must be completed within the lab. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written exam will assess the knowledge gained and the ability to solve unseen problems.
In course assessments allow students to practice concepts and complete laboratory assignments from which they receive formative feedback.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SFY0006's Timetable