Module Details
| Module Code: |
CHEM6012 |
| Title: |
Fundamentals of Chemistry
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Long Title:
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Fundamentals of Chemistry
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Field of Study: |
4421 - Chemistry
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| Module Description: |
A successful progression in any of the fields of Agriculture and Horticultural Science is almost impossible without a clear understanding of the chemical principles underpinning them.
This module enables students to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in basic chemical principles and apply it to better understanding the main components of the agriculture and horticultural systems.
This module also provides an understanding of major analytical chemistry principles and their importance in finding methods for sustainable development of these systems.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Explain basic chemical principles such as chemical formulae and bonding, states of matter, chemical interactions and functionality. |
| LO2 |
Outline the fundamentals of chemical reactivity, equilibrium, structures and composition of relevant organic and inorganic compounds and materials, and relate these to the main components of the agro/horticultural systems. |
| LO3 |
Describe the essential analytical chemistry methods and instruments used in analysis of soil, water and atmospheric samples. |
| LO4 |
Complete the necessary calculations and data analysis. |
| LO5 |
Perform a range of basic experiments and explain the underlying principles. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction to basic chemical principles
acid-base and redox reactions, equilibrium, structure and composition, bonding and reactivity, physical states of matter.
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Soil
Organic and inorganic components, acidity and buffer capacity, soil mineralogy, silicates and zeolites; charge and ion exchange properties, manure, sources and availability of N, P and K fertilizers, main pesticides and their chemical reactivity.
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Water
hydrologic cycle, pH, water hardness, dissolved oxygen and oxygen demand, total organic carbon, trace metals.
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Atmosphere
acid rain, atmospheric radicals, air quality monitoring and climate change.
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Analysis of soil, water and atmospheric samples
general analytical process, main instrumental methods, data analysis, pollution and waste, and their impact over plant and livestock growth.
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Practical Programme
General chemistry laboratory procedures, volumetric analysis, pH measurements, ion exchange capacity measurements.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Theory |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
12 x2 hr practical sessions |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Personal Study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Theory |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
12 x 2 hrs practical sessions |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Personal Study |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Brown, LeMay, Bursten, Murphy, Woodward. (2012), Chemistry the Central Science, ,, 12th, Ed. [ISBN: 0-321-74983-9].
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David, H.. (2000), Modern Analytical Chemistry.
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Reeve, R.. (2002), Introduction to Environmental Analysis..
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Seyhan N. Edge. (2004), Organic Chemsitry, [ISBN: 978-061831809].
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John R. Dean. Methods for environmental trace analysis, [ISBN: ISBN: 978-047].
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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