Aims and Fit of Module

The aim of this module is to equip students with an understanding of basic chemistry, laying a foundation for students to pursue further study in chemistry.
  

Learning outcomes

A	Understand and discuss structure and properties of the main-group elements in the periodic table

B	discuss the nature of chemical bonding and the geometry of molecules 

C	discuss the significance of chemical equilibrium 

D	understand simple rate equations and the importance of reaction kinetic in determining  reaction mechanisms

E	discuss reactivity of organic compounds with respect to their functional groups 

F	discuss fundamental properties of general thermodynamic terms Gibbs free energy and entropy

Method of teaching and learning

The module consists of 21 hours lectures, with 14 hours tutorials