SFY0006 : Applications of Chemistry
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Dr Alasdair Charles
- Lecturer: Dr Peter Hoare
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Lecture | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | Synchronous online |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 4:00 | 4:00 | Homework / lab reports total 7. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | Present in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 49:00 | 49:00 | Independent study |
| 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 | 5 | Homework sheet. |
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 25 | 6 lab reports based on the practical lab work. |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | 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