| Unit name | Quantitative Chemistry I |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CHEM10010 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Dennis |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None – this unit is designed for students with a minimum of level 6 Maths at GCSE up to and including grade C at A-level Maths, or the equivalent. |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
Quantitative Chemistry II |
| School/department | School of Chemistry |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Why is this unit important?
Students will gain a thorough understanding of basic mathematical concepts and confidence in their application in solving physical problems, this is essential for anyone studying chemistry. This unit will allow students to learn how to apply mathematical skills to problems in chemistry. It will also cover the additional material not previously covered that is essential for the study of chemistry (e.g., Algebra, quadratic equations, logarithms and exponentials, graphs, complex numbers, probability, calculus trigonometry, vectors & matrices). At all stages, the mathematical concepts covered will be put in the context of chemical problems.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
Successful completion will ensure that chemistry students have the mathematical knowledge, understanding and skills to support their study of chemistry at all levels.
An overview of content
By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
Students will develop confidence and the ability to apply existing mathematical knowledge and understanding to problems in chemistry which will be required for subsequent years of your degree.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, you will be able to:
Students will be expected to use the course materials, including online exercises provided, as well as other resources such as recommended textbooks, to revise their existing knowledge and to practice applying it to problems in chemistry. The development of the confidence and ability to apply existing mathematical knowledge and understanding to problems in chemistry will require students to work independently. Additional support will be provided through workshop classes where students will work through problems and discuss any mathematical issues encountered.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Formative Assessment: Students will complete online exercises (with immediate online feedback). This feedback will be further enhanced by weekly workshop problem classes.
Students who fail to achieve the pass mark for any assessment will be required to reengage with the assessment for a capped unit mark (40%).
Tasks which count towards your unit mark:
Summative Assessment: The unit will be assessed with four assignments, containing problem-based chemistry questions. Attempts submitted following the deadline will be subject to the normal rules applied for the late submission of coursework and appropriate penalties will be applied.
When assessment does not go to plan
Students who fail to achieve the pass mark for any assessment will be required to reengage with the assessment for a capped unit mark (40%).
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. CHEM10010).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
