Semester 1

Unit(s) of Assessment	Weighting Towards Module Mark (%)
Coursework	30%
Examination (2 hr)	70%
Qualifying Condition(s)  To pass the module a weighted aggregate mark of 40% must be attained.

This module is designed to give students entering the Chemical & Bio-systems Engineering and the Chemical Engineering programmes a sufficient grounding in Chemistry.  The starting level will be A/S Chemistry or equivalent.  The module will cover all the material at A2 level from any board that is relevant to Chemical Engineering.  The module will prepare student for the Industrial Chemistry module.

·         To provide an understanding of the nature of the atom and the function of  molecules. ·         To relate the manner in which carbon atoms may bind with themselves and with other elements, especially hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen, to provide the diversity of organic                        molecules essential for life as we know it. ·         To provide an understanding of the physical and chemical environment in which many processes take place.

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:- ·         Understand the nature of atomic and molecular orbitals and their involvement in the formation of a range of chemical bonds. ·         Understand how to construct a representation of a molecule on paper and to show clearly when geometrical and optical isomerism occurs. ·         Know the chemistry of molecules which are involved in the formation of macromolecules important in biology (lipids, proteins, and polysaccharides) and how they are linked together. ·         Understand the role of key reactions, such as the aldol condensation, dehydrogenation, dehydration and decarboxylation ·         Appreciate the relevance of chemical equilibrium to the requirements of chemical processes ·         Understand the significance of the colligative properties of molecules in aqueous  solution. ·        Appreciate the importance of multiple equilbria in ionic solutions

The nature of the atom and molecules Electronic structure and the periodic table Formation of molecules and ions. Molecular structure, intermolecular forces     Chemical Thermodynamics Equilibria Acids and bases Colligative properties and physical equilibria (osmotic pressure, water activity) Electrolytes in aqueous solution   Carbon Chemistry The structure of the carbon atom (sp3, sp2, sp hybridised orbitals) Compounds of carbon and hydrogen (diversity of structure) Chemistry of the carbonyl group Key reactions (aldol condensation, hydrolysis, hydration and substitution of double bonds, hydrogenation and dehydrogenation/decarboxylation)   Polymers and Macromolecules Synthetic polymer chemistry Natural macromolecules (Esters, Sugars, Polysaccharides)

30 hours lectures and tutorials, 2 hour exam and 68 hours of independent learning   Total learning time: 100 hours

McMurray, JE and Fay, RC (2008) Chemistry, Pearson Education (ISBN 0 13 232146 7)

1st October 2010