123201

Chemical Energetics

Molecular processes are inherently random and yet we can meaningfully predict the yield or the rate of a chemical reaction. In this course we discover that this apparent paradox is explained by the idea that although single molecules behave randomly, large numbers of molecules and atoms do behave in a predictable manner. We develop the principles of thermodynamics and kinetics from this idea and apply these principles to physical, chemical, biochemical and industrial processes. The lab course focuses on broadly applicable skills in measurement, analysing and presenting physical chemistry data, understanding sources of uncertainty in physical measurements and written communication skills.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

123201

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

200-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Chemistry

Course planning information

Course notes

The final examination will be an online supervised examination using remote invigilation.

Attendance at all laboratory classes and submission of all lab reports is compulsory. To pass the course students must achieve 50% of the available lab marks (both reports and test) and at least 40% in the final exam.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first
One of (123102, 123105, 124104 or 123172) and one of (160101, 160102, 160105, 160132 or 160133)

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Describe the concepts that form the basis of thermodynamics and apply those concepts to selected chemical systems.
  • 2 Describe the concepts of kinetics and apply those concepts to the analysis and interpretation of experimental data.
  • 3 Evaluate the role of conservation of energy, equilibrium and kinetics in a selection of industrial processes.
  • 4 Demonstrate proficiency in experimental techniques relevant to physical chemistry.
  • 5 Evaluate data obtained from experimental techniques relevant to physical chemistry and present in written format.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Test 1 20%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 15%
Test 1 2 3 4 5 15%
Exam (centrally scheduled) 1 2 3 50%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Highly recommended

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

Author
ENGEL T. AND REID P.
ISBN
978-0805338423
Edition
ANY EDITION
Publisher
PEARSON

ATKINS PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

Author
ATKINS, P.W.
ISBN
9780198769866
Edition
11TH EDITION 2018
Publisher
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Notes
Older editions can be used

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