This is a foundation module in introductory inorganic & organic chemistry in the context of environmental health applications. The module is designed to introduce the student to concepts, terminology and principles of chemistry with a particular focus on environmental health aspects.
*Curricular information is subject to change
Fundamentals of chemistry.
- Metals, non-metals, halogens, noble gases
- Measurements with mass and volume
- Elements and periodic table
- Structure of atoms, molecules, compounds and ions
- Covalent bonds and organic compounds
- Ionic bonding, electrolytes and ions
- Naming compounds, molecules and elements
- Stoichiometry, moles, and molar quantities
- Properties and behaviour of gases and gas laws
- Oxidation-reduction reactions.
- Acids bases and neutralisation reactions
- Isotopes and nuclear decay
- Sustainability and environmental impact (global warming, acid rain, ocean acidification)
Laboratory practicals:
- Measurements with mass and volume with green method
- Solution dilution
- Determination of the optimal wavelength of methyl orange and potassium permanganate
- Determination of the concentration of an unknown solution using colorimeter
- Preparation of a primary standard solution 0.05 mol dm3 sodium carbonate.
- Standardisation of a hydrochloric acid solution using a primary standard to understand the relative strength of acids for environmental health.
Lectures, Tutorials, Lab practical.
Lectures and Lab practical are weekly.
Tutorials are provided when needed as per school practice for first year modules
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 60 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |