Undergraduate - UnitCHM1042 - Chemistry in context II

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Synopsis

CHM1042 continues directly from CHM1031. Topics include: nuclear fission and nuclear power, radioactivity and its biological effects, nuclear power stations and their waste, electrochemistry, batteries and fuel cells, water splitting and the hydrogen economy, polymers and plastics, an introduction to organic chemistry, organic functional groups, chirality, manipulating molecules and designing drugs, food chemistry, an introduction to DNA and genetic engineering, cloning and the human genome project. Practical work will include such experiments as measuring energy changes, modelling and testing organic compounds, forming emulsions and analysis for vitamin C.

Outcomes

As for CHM1031

Assessment

Examinations (3 hours): 60%
Laboratory work: 20%
Regular testing: 20%
Students must achieve a pass mark in their laboratory work to achieve an overall pass grade.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Chris Thompson

Contact hours

Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour laboratory or tutorial per week

Prohibitions

CHM1022, CHM1742