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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Chemistry For Life Sciences
Reference AS1801 Version 4
Created August 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 7
Approved September 2011 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2021 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts of general chemistry.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts and principles of atomic structure, the electromagnetic spectrum, bonding and chemical equations.
2 Understand and apply the basic principles of ionic equilibria.
3 Demonstrate knowledge of the shape, structure and typical reactions of various classes of organic molecules.

Indicative Module Content
Atomic theory, electronic structure of atoms and relation to the periodic table. Electromagnetic spectrum. Ionic and covalent bonding, shapes of molecules. Electronegativity and intermolecular forces, chemical formulae, equations and the mole. Oxidation and reduction. Ionic equilibria, water and pH. Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic compounds. Isomersim. Bonding in carbon compounds: bond breaking and formation, bond polarity and radical formation.

Module Delivery
This is a lecture based module supplemented by tutorials, on-line support material and guided reading.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 35 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 115 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Examination Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: Closed book written examination.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 (EX1) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of a Grade D is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A: a score of 70% or above is required
B B: a score of between 60-69% is required
C C: a score of between 50-59% is required
D D: a score of between 40-49% is required
E E: a score of between 35-39% is required
F F: a score of less than 35% is required
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 KOTZ, J.C., et al. Chemistry & chemical reactivity. Current Edition. Brooks/Cole/Cengage Learning
2 BRUICE, P.Y. Organic Chemistry. Current Edition.[electronic resource] Pearson Education

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