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Undergraduate Course: Chemistry 1A (CHEM08016)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Chemistry CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaChemistry Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionAn introduction to Chemistry which includes the following topics: atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular shape and stereochemistry, thermochemistry, thermodynamics and chemical equilibria, reactions of simple hydrocarbons, the structure of solids, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibria. Standard first course (with Chemistry 1B) for students intending to proceed to Chemistry 2 and for students of Chemical Engineering. Course work contributes to the overall assessment.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Introductory Chemistry for Biologists (CHEM07001) OR Biological Chemistry 1A (CHEM08022) OR Chemistry 2X (CHEM08018)
Other requirements The pre-requisites for this course are the specified entrance requirements for first year of the Chemistry degree programmes.
Additional Costs Purchase of a laboratory coat.
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLaboratory1-11 09:00 - 12:00
or 14:00 - 17:00
or 14:00 - 17:00
CentralLecture1-11 09:00 - 09:50
CentralLecture1-11 09:00 - 09:50
CentralLecture1-11 09:00 - 09:50
CentralLecture1-11 09:00 - 09:50
King's BuildingsTutorial1-11 16:10 - 17:00
or 15:00 - 15:50
or 14:00 - 14:50
or 16:10 - 17:00
or 14:00 - 14:50
or 15:00 - 15:50
First Class Week 1, Monday, 09:00 - 09:50, Zone: Central. Appleton Tower, Lecture Theatre 4
Additional information Laboratory Tu 0900-1200 or Tu 1400-1700 or F 1400-1700. Tutorial 1 hour per week during Mo 1400-1700 or Th 1400-1700.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Chemistry 1A2:30
Resit Exam Diet (August)Paper 12:30
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. understand, describe and account for: the fundamental principles of atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, the solid state and the principles of thermodynamics and equilibria
2. identify the main organic function groups, understand, describe and account for the conformation and stereochemistry of simple organic molecules, the concept of reaction mechanism, reactions of alkenes, alkynes and benzene
3. use their knowledge to explain observations and solve problems associated with material covered in the course
4. use laboratory equipment in a safe manner in order to measure physical quantities, and to interpret and analyse the results
5. write clear, succinct laboratory reports
Assessment Information
Examination (55%), Practical Work (25%), Coursework (20%).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsC1A
Contacts
Course organiserDr Peter Kirsop
Tel:
Email: p.kirsop@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Karen Harris
Tel: (0131 6)50 6451
Email: Karen.Harris@ed.ac.uk
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