An Introduction to Spectroscopy, Energy and Bonding in Chemistry
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEM1011 | Chemistry | 1 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- CHEM1011
- School
- Chemistry
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
Units, quantities and conversions; the development of quantum theory; gases and the gas laws; intermolecular forces; an introduction to the kinetic theory of gases; molecular orbital theory, in particular applied to diatomic molecules; an introduction to rotational, vibrational, electronic and NMR spectroscopies; an introduction to thermodynamics (internal energy, enthalpy, entropy and free energy, and their temperature dependence); thermodynamics and equilibria; an introduction to electrochemistry; an introduction to reaction kinetics.
Formative feedback is given on the material in this module via the associated tutorials and workshops. Summative feedback is provided after the exam by the module convenor.
Target Students
Only available for BSc/MSci Chemistry OR Medicinal and Biological Chemistry students AND Only available for Level 1 students.Grade B in A2 level Chemistry or equivalent, pass in practical component where assessed separately. Cannot be taken with course CHEM1020.
Classes
- One 1-hour workshop each week for 6 weeks
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 4 weeks
- Two 1-hour lectures each week for 22 weeks
Assessment
- 5% Coursework 1
- 95% Exam 1 (3-hour): Second re-assessment: If a further re-assessment is allowed by satisfying the conditions of Undergraduate Course Regulation 19, the form of the further re-assessment for this module will be 100% coursework.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To give the student a basic grounding in the key areas of physical chemistry, which underpin all areas of Chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on being able to apply the knowledge, and will include problem-solving skills. An appreciation of expected magnitudes of quantities and the importance of the correct employment of units and significant figures will be emphasised.Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, a successful student will:
have gained a good working knowledge of the key aspects of physical chemistry (quantum theory, molecular orbital theory, spectroscopy, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and reaction kinetics), which underpin much of the Chemistry course
have developed problem solving skills
have gained confidence in solving chemical problems
be able to assess the units, magnitude and significant figures of an answer to a problem
have gained an appreciation of the molecular basis of many key quantities and ideas used in Chemistry.
Transferable/Key Skills:
problem-solving
scientific deduction
written communication skills.