IE0154 Foundation Inorganic & Physical Chemistry
Academic year
2023 to 2024 Semester 1
Curricular information may be subject to change
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Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
10
SCQF level
SCQF level 6
Availability restrictions
This module will only be available to students who have been accepted onto the IE Medical Sciences (Extended Pre-Med) or International Year One Science programmes.
Planned timetable
To be arranged
Module Staff
Dr Helen Mitchell
Module description
The Foundation Inorganic & Physical Chemistry module is designed to develop students' existing knowledge and understanding of inorganic and physical chemistry, and mirrors much of the inorganic and physical content of the first year Chemistry degree course at the University of St Andrews. It also provides a useful introduction to many of the chemical concepts which are used in organic & biological chemistry courses.
Assessment pattern
Coursework 25%: Exam 75%
Re-assessment
Coursework 25%: Exam 75%
Learning and teaching methods and delivery
Weekly contact
2 lectures (X10 weeks), 1 tutorial (X10 weeks); 3 hours of scheduled revision sessions.
Scheduled learning hours
33
Guided independent study hours
67
Intended learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of some fundamental concepts in inorganic and physical chemistry
- Use experimental data appropriately to solve problems
- Communicate chemical ideas and explanations effectively, using appropriate combinations of speech, writing, equations, calculations and diagrams
- Demonstrate the capacity to learn independently, and participate actively in tutorials