Chemistry: Atomic Structure and Bonding

Code

VETSF005

School

Veterinary Medicine and Science

Level

0

Credits

15

Semesters

Full Year UK

Summary

This module considers:

- Atomic structure
- Atoms, moles and equations
- Chemical bonding and structure
- Periodic table

Target Students

Restricted to students registered for the BVMedSci Preliminary programme only

Classes

A mixture of lectures, practical sessions, seminars and self-directed study

Assessment

• 40% Inclass Exam 1 (Written): MCQ Style Exam
• 40% Inclass Exam 2 (Written): Short answer exam
• 20% Inclass Exam (Practical): Practical skills and write up assessment

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

a. Knowledge and understanding. At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Basic atomic structure, chemical bonding and intermolecular forces.

• The arrangement, classification and trends of elements in the periodic table.

b. Intellectual skills. At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to perform quantitative calculations involving amount of substance.

c. Professional and practical skills. At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:

• The correct use of laboratory equipment to perform acid base titrations.

• The ability to follow laboratory methods when carrying out practical investigations.

d.Transferable (Key) Skills. At the end of this module the student should be able to:

• Develop learning and study techniques which promote life-long learning, and understand different methods of teaching and learning.

• Demonstrate competence in a range of IT skills.

• Learn to search for, select and use information to solve problems and make decisions.

• Demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and team-working ability.

• Understand and mitigate time and stress demands.

Conveners

• Dr Amir Choudhary