Module Code & Title: CHEM1 Principles of Modern Chemistry
Availability: Semester 1
Academic Unit: 4
Pre-requisite: none
Module Description: Lectures: 12 x 2 hrs; Tutorial: 12 x 2 hrs
Content
Adopts a topical approach with a strong problem-solving orientation; a series of discussions covering modern day research as well as the impact of Chemistry will be used to illustrate the various fundamental concepts. The course introduces concepts of structures and properties of atoms and molecules, bonding, introductory thermodynamics, periodicity, isomerism and chemical reactions, the fundamentals of spectroscopy, electronic structure of atoms, periodic properties, ionic substances, covalent bonding, Lewis representations of molecules and ions, shapes of molecules, Lewis acids and bases, Bronsted acids and bases, hybridization and resonance, introduction to organic chemistry, chemistry of life and biological Chemistry. Enrollment will be limited to students who have gained entry into the scholar programme or by permission of the instructor.
Objectives
This subject gives an introduction to Chemistry and Biological Chemistry with emphasis in basic concepts of chemistry.
Learning Outcomes
The students will be introduced to the various concepts of chemistry. After taking this course, they will be well prepared to tackle the more advanced courses in the chemistry.
Module Assessment
Students will be assessed by:
a. Examination (40%)
b. Continual Assessment (tutorials, tests, project work, etc) (60%)