- Course Code
- CM 1021
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr W Harrison
Pre-requisites
SQA Higher in Chemistry at B or better, or GCE A level in Chemistry, or equivalent qualification; other qualifications with permission of the course coordinator.
Co-requisites
As specified in the University Calendar for certain degree programs, otherwise none.
Notes
This course cannot be taken with CM 1020. Students who intend to continue with Chemistry beyond level 1 and who do not have a mathematics pass at Higher or A-level are recommended to take the Introductory Mathematics courses MA 1007 and MA 1507.
Overview
This course covers the foundations of chemistry in the physical sciences and engineering. Topics covered:
- Atomic structure and its description by quantum mechanics. Basic principles of chemical bonding.
- Introduction to organic chemistry: nomenclature, functional groups and stereochemistry.
- Acids and bases, solutions and phase equilibria.
- The Gas Laws (ideal and non-ideal gases) and thermochemistry
Structure
2 one-hour lectures (times TBA) and 1 one-hour class workshop (time TBA) per week. 6 fortnightly three-hour laboratory classes (times TBA).
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (50%), continuous assessment (30%) and lab work (20%).
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).
Feedback
Marks for lab experiment follow-up tests and MyAberdeen assignments available as soon as possible after the assessments; informal discussion with students in lab sessions. All of the course team have "open door" policies for meeting students.