Foundations of Chemistry 2 - CHE00024C
Module summary
This module covers the fundamentals of understanding the structure and analysis of simple crystalline solids, the nature of polymers and main group compounds, and the reactivity of small carbon-containing molecules.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Semester 1 2025-26 |
Module aims
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to key concepts in chemistry through a blend of lectures, tutorials and workshops. In particular, this module will help students make the transition from their A-level studies to university-level study, and will make sure that all students have a firm foundation in these fundamental topics, which will underpin much of their future work at degree level.
Module learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will have
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developed an understanding of fundamental core chemical principles of analysis, organic inorganic and physical chemistry.
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developed written and verbal communication skills in small group tutorials and workshops.
- applied the principles taught in the module to solve unseen problems in small group tutorials and workshops and developed the skills and strategies essential to learning and understanding fundamental core chemical principles.
Module content
Module content:
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Solid State & Diffraction (DAW, 6 lectures, central workshop, college tutorial)
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Main Group (JMS, 10 lectures, college tutorial)
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Polymers (EAW, 6 lectures, college workshop)
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Haloalkanes, Alkenes & Alkynes (PJR, 5 lectures, ASM, 5 lectures, college workshop & tutorial)
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
Closed exam (multiple choice format):
The following courses will be examined in the exam: Solid State & Diffraction; Main Group; Polymers; Haloalkanes, Alkenes & Alkynes.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Module feedback
Students will receive verbal feedback on their progress in the formative tutorials and workshops, which support lectures, either in the session or within one week. The closed examination is marked and returned within 5 weeks with mark slips (with per-question break-down) shared with students and supervisors along with the marked scripts. Outline answers are made available via the Chemistry VLE site when the students receive their marks, so that they can assess their own detailed progress/achievement. The examiners reports for each question are made available to the students via the Chemistry VLE.
Indicative reading
Burrows, Parsons, Price, Holman and Pilling, "Chemistry3 : Introducing Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry" (Oxford University Press)