Module Details

Module Code: CHEM6007
Title: Physical Chemistry
Long Title: Physical Chemistry
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4421 - Chemistry
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module develops the concepts of thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium and kinetics, and electrochemistry
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the gaseous and liquid states of matter and their properties
LO2 Explain basic physicochemical laws, concepts and equations
LO3 Explain the thermodynamic basis of chemical and physical equilibria
LO4 Perform unit-based physicochemical calculations in a problem-solving context
LO5 Use a range of experimental techniques for the measurement/determination of physicochemical parameters
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).
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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Co-requisite Modules
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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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
States of Matter
Gases: Ideal and real gases; theoretical models; liquefaction; critical region; Liquids: viscosity; surface tension; refractive index
Thermodynamics
Laws of thermodynamics; thermodynamic parameters (Free energy, enthalpy, entropy) and relationships; reaction spontaneity; chemical equilibria and reaction quotient
Phase equilibria
Phase diagrams; ideal and non-ideal solutions; miscible and immiscible systems; distillation; eutectics; thermal analysis
Chemical Kinetics
Collision Model Theory, Reaction Rate Determination Methods; Kinetic versus thermodynamic control; energetics of reactions, catalysis; rate laws;
Electrochemical concepts
Basic electrochemical cells, Nernst Equation; Electrolysis, electrode potentials and potentiometry; ; electrochemical applications
Practical Physical Chemistry
The practical programme will involve (i) the investigation and measurement of physical properties of liquids, (ii) the determination of the enthalpies of processes, (iii) determination of equilibrium constants, (iv) phase equilibrium studies, (v) kinetic studies, and (vi) electrochemical measurements.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Theory test
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Theory test
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Practical performance, calculations and practical reports. Lab data manipulation and assignments.
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.

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 Delivery of Theory and related calculations Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Practical Skills Development Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Personal study Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of Theory and related calculations Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Practical Skills Development Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Personal Study Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula. (2017), Elements of physical chemistry, 7th. OUP, [ISBN: 9780198796350].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula, James Keeler. (2018), Physical chemistry, 11th. OUP, [ISBN: 9780198769866].
  • David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Alan Campion. (2012), Principles of Modern Chemistry, 7th.. Brooks Cole, [ISBN: 9780840049315].
  • W.L. Masterson, C.N. Hurley, E. Neth. (2012), Chemistry:Principles and Reactions, 7th.. Brooks Cole, [ISBN: 9781111572174].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SCHQA_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Analytical Chemistry with Quality Assurance 4 Mandatory
CR_SCHEM_7 Bachelor of Science in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 4 Mandatory
CR_SCHEM_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Chemistry 4 Mandatory