Chemistry

Course summary

In year 1 you will study the following, Atomic Structure; Amount of Substance; Bonding; Energetics; Kinetics; Equilibria; Oxidation & Reduction; Periodicity; Group 2 The Alkaline Earth Metals; Group 7(17) The Halogens; Introduction to Organic Chemistry; Alkanes: Halogenoalkanes; Alkenes; Alcohols; Organic Analysis. In year 2 you will study Thermodynamics; Kinetics; Kinetics; Equilibrium; Electrode Potentials; Acids, Bases & Buffers; Periodicity of the Transition Metals; Reactions of Inorganic Compounds in Aqueous Solutions; Nomenclature and Isomerism; Carbonyl Compounds; Aromatic Chemistry; Amines; Polymerisation; Amino Acids; Protein; DNA; Organic Synthesis; Structure Determination. Students must also complete a (minimum) twelve Required Practical assignments. They will be assessed against the Common Practical Assessment Criteria (CPAC) and keep an appropriate record of their practical work in a lab book. They will learn how to use various apparatus and demonstrate their technique (AT). Students who demonstrate the required standard across all the requirements of the CPAC will receive a ‘pass’ grade. Written papers will assess knowledge and understanding of these practical assignments and the skills exemplified within each practical.