Module Details
| Module Code: |
CHEM6009 |
| Title: |
Biological Chemistry 2
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Long Title:
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Biological Chemistry 2
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 ) |
| Field of Study: |
4421 - Chemistry
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces students to chemical equilibrium, acid-base theory and the fundamentals of organic chemistry.
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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 and perform some basic calculations regarding chemical equilibrium and acid-base behaviour |
| LO2 |
Classify and systematically name simple organic compounds |
| LO3 |
Recognise factors affecting the physical properties of organic compounds |
| LO4 |
Describe the fundamental characteristics of saturated, unsaturated, aromatic, and some oxygen-containing organic compounds |
| LO5 |
Perform experimental procedures in aqueous chemistry, and in the synthesis, purification and characterisation of some organic compounds |
| 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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| 13287 |
CHEM6009 |
Biological Chemistry 2 |
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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Chemical Equilibrium
Equilibrium expressions, factors affecting equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle, equilibrium calculations
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Acid-Base Theory
Acid-base theories, acid-base equilibria, buffers, Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, pH scale, calculation of pH values for strong acids, bases and weak acid solutions
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Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Role and special properties of carbon, empirical and molecular formulae, physical properties of organic compounds
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Saturated and Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
Alkanes, I.U.P.A.C. nomenclature, structural isomerism,
alkenes, geometric isomerism, electrophilic addition reactions, carbocations, polymers
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Aromaticity
Structure, stability, and fundamental chemistry of benzene, description of other important aromatic ring systems
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 50.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| 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 |
Delivery of course material and problem solving |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practical skills development |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Theory review and exam practice |
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 |
Delivery of course material and problem solving |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practical skills development |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Theory review and exam practice |
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, T.E., Le May, H.E. Jr., Bursten, B.E., Murphy, C., Woodward, P.,Stoltzfus, M.E.. (2017), Chemistry the Central Science, 14th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780134414232].
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McMurry, J.E., Fay, R.C., Robinson, J.K.,. (2015), Chemistry, 7th. Pearson US, [ISBN: 9780321940872].
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Raymond, K.W.. (2010), General Organic and Biological Chemistry, 3rd. Wiley and Sons, [ISBN: 9780470504765].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Sackheim, G.I.. (2007), Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students, 9th. Cummings, [ISBN: 9780805395716].
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Morrison, R.T., Boyd, R.N.. (2016), Organic Chemistry, 6th. Pearson India, [ISBN: 9788177581690].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Khan Academy. (2017), Khan Academy Chemistry,
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Website, Chemistry LibreTexts. (2016), Chemistry LibreTexts,
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