- Course Code
- CM 1020
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr W Harrison
Pre-requisites
No formal entry requirement but students without any previous experience in chemistry should contact the course coordinator to receive extra assistance and learning materials as appropriate.
Co-requisites
As specified in the University Calendar for certain degree programs, otherwise none.
Notes
This course may not be taken with CM 1021.
Overview
This course surveys the foundations of chemistry as applied to the life sciences. Topics covered:
- The basic concepts and language of chemistry and quantitative chemical calculations.
- Organic chemistry, functional groups and stereochemistry.
- Acids and bases, pH and buffers.
- The basic principles of chemical energetics, the properties of gases, chemical kinetics.
Structure
2 one-hour lectures (times TBA) and 1 one-hour class workshop (time TBA) per week. Five fortnightly three-hour laboratory classes (times TBA).
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (50%), continuous assessment (on-line tests) (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.