- UCAS course code
- F013
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Science / Master of Engineering (BSc/MEng)
BSc/MEng Materials Science with an Integrated Foundation Year
Duration: 1 (as part of 4/5 yr integrated degree programme)
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: F013 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Scholarships available
- Typical A-level offer: See full entry requirements
- Typical contextual A-level offer: Course not eligible for contextual offers
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: Course not eligible for contextual offers
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: See full entry requirements
Course unit details:
Chemistry 2
| Unit code | FOUN10042 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 10 |
| Unit level | Level 1 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This course will provide the knowledge and understanding needed to study Physical and Organic Chemistry topics on undergraduate degree courses within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Aims
The aim is to provide the knowledge and understanding needed to study Physical and Organic Chemistry topics on Undergraduate courses within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Teaching and learning methods
Blended learning / Asynchronous video / 11 workshops / 11 tutorials
Knowledge and understanding
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Develop understanding of kinetics and thermodynamics – finally understand what enthalpy actually is!
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Understand the internationally recognised nomenclature of organic chemistry
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Develop understanding of the underpinning principles of organic chemistry such as polarity, the inductive effect, resonance stabilisation, steric effects and stereochemistry.
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Employ the above principles to understand basic functional group chemistry.
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Understand rudimentary reaction mechanisms.
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Learn to relate all the above to the real world.
Intellectual skills
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Appreciation that thermodynamics determines the feasibility of a reaction whilst kinetics determines how fast it occurs.
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Assimilation and inter-conversion of varied data sets (numerical, tabulated, graphical).
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Application of chemical principles and concepts to the solution of numerical problems.
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Presentation of arguments and ideas logically.
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Problem solving in organic chemistry
Practical skills
- Consideration of health and safety issues for a variety of chemicals applicable to practical risk assessment.
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Written exam | 80% |
| Written assignment (inc essay) | 20% |
Feedback methods
GTAs will give live feedback on tutorial work during tutorial sessions.
A number of formative Blackboard tests give immediate feedback.
Coursework test marks will be returned swiftly.
Workshops focus on active learning where Dr Turner and GTAs will circulate amongst participants to check for understanding and challenge misconceptions.
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Assessment written exam | 2 |
| Practical classes & workshops | 11 |
| Seminars | 2 |
| Tutorials | 11 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 74 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Kristy Turner | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
Examination:
80% of unit grade
2 hour long examination
Coursework:
20% of unit grade
Two online, open-book, multiple choice tests, each test counts 10% towards the course unit grade.