Module Details

Module Code: CHEM7001
Title: Experimental Chemistry
Long Title: Experimental Analytical, Organ
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4421 - Chemistry
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: In this module the learner synthesises and characterises organic and pharmaceutical compounds; they also use a variety of analytical methods to analyses a range of samples and commercial products.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply laboratory skills for the synthesis of organic and pharmaceutical compounds
LO2 Evaluate different analytical methods for the analysis of food, beverage, pharmaceutical and general samples
LO3 Formulate written reports on experiments undertaken.
LO4 Analyse experimental data and draw appropriate conclusions therefrom
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.
No incompatible modules listed
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.
Students to have a level 6 qualification in analytical and organic chemistry or related equivalent level discipline.
 
Indicative Content
Organic and Pharmaceutical Synthesis
Condensation reactions. Esterification using saturated and unsaturated acids. 1,4 and 1,2 Conjugate additions of a Grignard reagent to an ester. Michael addition. Reduction reactions using different reducing agents. Oxidation of alcohol. Synthesis and analysis of selected pharmaceutical agents.
Analytical Chemistry Practicals
A range of techniques are used to analyse a variety of sample types such as beverages, food, pharmaceutical and general samples. The techniques include atomic absorption, flame photometry, spectrohotometry, fluorimetry, HPLC, GC, Karl Fisher and titrimetry
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Completion of weekly laboratory sessions
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Practical reports and data sheets completed and submitted within time-frame indicated by supervisor
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Assessment(s) based on experiments completed weeks (1-6)
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Assessment based on experiments completed weeks (7 - 12)
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

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
Lab Contact Synthesis of organic molecules Every Second Week 2.50 5
Lab Contact Analysis of a range of samples and formulations Every Second Week 2.50 5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Preparation for practicals, completion of reports, personal study Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 12.00
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
Lab Contact Synthesis of organic molecules Every Second Week 2.50 5
Lab Contact Analysis of a range of samples and formulations Every Second Week 2.50 5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Preparation for practicals, completion of reports, personal study Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 12.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • McMurray John E.. (2016), Organic Chemistry, 9th. Brooks Cole, [ISBN: 9781305080485].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Skoog Douglas A., West Donald M., Holler F. James, Crouch Stanley R.. (2014), Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, 9th. Brooks Cole, [ISBN: 978049555828].
  • Vollhardt, K. Peter C., Schore Neil E.. (2018), Organic Chemistry - Structure and Function, 8th. [ISBN: 978-1-319-079].
  • Harwood L.M.,Moody,C.J.,Percy, J.M.. (1999), Experimental Organic Chemistry., 2nd. Blackwell Scientific Publications, England, [ISBN: 9786632048199].
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 5 Mandatory
CR_SCHEM_7 Bachelor of Science in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 5 Mandatory