ChemistryModule Details

Rationale

The role of general chemistry in health care is paramount as this forms the basis for the development of medicines, surgical materials, laboratory testing and radiological imaging. The course teaches the student the role general chemistry plays in healthcare and the application of general chemistry at a molecular level. It also teaches students the context of the chemical principles in general chemistry and the role of interdisciplinary thinking in the application of basic scientific knowledge. 

The aim of the course is to provide students with a solid foundation in the theory and the practical applications of general chemistry.

Learning Outcomes (Competences)  

At the end of the course students will be expected to:
(i)     Demonstrate an understanding of properties and measurement of matter.
(ii)    Demonstrate an understanding of the atoms and the atomic theory. 
(iii)   Demonstrate an understanding of chemical compounds, chemical reactions, reactions in aqueous solutions, gases and thermo chemistry. 
(iv)   Conduct experiments and learn fundamental laboratory skills.
(v)    Analyse and interpret data.
(vi)   Apply mathematical concepts to chemical problems.
(vii)  Work as part of a problem-solving team.
(viii) Apply ethical responsibilities and professional conduct.
(ix)  Explain various concepts including:
•    The Properties and Measurement of Matter
•    Atoms and the Atomic Theory
•    Chemical Compounds
•    Chemical Reactions
•    Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
•    Gases
•    Thermo chemistry
•    Atmospheric Gases and Hydrogen
•    Electrons in Atoms
•    The Periodic Table and Some Atomic Properties
•    Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding
•    Additional Aspects of Chemical Bonding
•    Solutions and Physical Properties of Chemical Bonding