Module Outline:

The aims of this module are to lay the foundations in the three main branches of chemistry for all of the subsequent courses in the Department. The course material is linked to, but extends considerably, A-level chemistry and related courses.Module Aims:

At the end of the module students should be able to:
1. Explain the appearance of the atomic spectrum of hydrogen and use this understanding to explain the spectra of sodium and helium
2. Understand the Bohr model, quantum numbers, spin-orbit coupling, properties of electromagnetic radiation, experimental principles and the Zeeman effect.
3. Understand elementary concepts of atomic structure and bonding, and how these explain the concepts of periodicity
4. Understand the basic principles of molecular orbital theory and its application to bonding.
5. Understand how to rationalise and represent a mechanism for a chemical reaction using the curly arrow notation, incorporating stereochemical and reactivity considerations.
6. Understand the basic principles of aromatic chemistry.
7. Understand the importance of risk assessment for laboratory practicals and maintain an accurate record in your laboratory notebook.
8 Collect experimental data in the laboratory and perform calculations and analysis of this data; follow synthetic procedures and characterise and product; present the data clearly and interpret what it means.Teaching and Learning Methods:
Lectures: The topics will be introduced through a blended delivery of asynchronous videos with online activities, and support hours.

Workshops: Your learning is supported by nine small-group workshops (three per topic). Qualifying work will be made available a week prior to the workshop; this must be attempted and submitted via Moodle before the workshop. During the workshop you will attempt further questions with the support of academic staff member. After the workshop you will provide on-line feedback to other students on their work via an assessed ‘peer marking’ assignment. Workshops are an opportunity to receive feedback on your understanding of the module material, hence preparation and active participation is essential if you wish to derive the most benefit. Workshop attendance is monitored and compulsory.

Self-study: In addition to timetabled hours it is expected that you engage in self-study in order to master the material. This can take the form of practicing example questions (workshop questions, additional questions available on Moodle and past exam questions); participating in peer marking, preparing for laboratory sessions and writing up reports and further reading in textbooks and online.

Laboratories: The practical component of this course is 'Lab-14', in which you are provided with a chemistry kit to carry out a range of experiments, and an associated laboratory skills course. As practical skills are an essential aspect of this programme, engagement is monitored and compulsory.