This module aims to provide a fundamental understanding of chemistry, equipping students with the knowledge required for further study in pharmaceutical design and manufacturing. It serves as a readiness tool for Year 2 by establishing core chemical principles—from atomic structure and bonding to organic functional groups. The module develops quantitative problem-solving and molecular reasoning skills essential for pharmaceutical sciences, bio-pharmaceuticals, and related pathways.
A Describe atomic structure and the properties of subatomic particles. B Apply chemical stoichiometry in quantitative problem-solving for pharmaceutical manufacturing. C Discuss the nature of chemical bonding and molecular geometry. D Discuss acid-base reactions and buffer choice in pharma. E Discuss the reactivity of organic compounds based on their functional groups. F Communicate problem-solving approaches using discipline-specific language, appropriate scientific terminology, and standard chemical notation.
The module will be delivered through standard lectures, which will be accompanied by relevant lecture handouts. Lectures are structured to model problem-solving processes step-by-step, with embedded questions that allow students to test understanding. At intervals during the module, tutorials will be held for the students as active problem-solving sessions, providing opportunities to present and explain their problem-solving approaches verbally and in writing, using discipline-specific terminology for academic communication. Verbal feedback is provided during tutorials, addressing misunderstandings in real time. Annotated model answers are released and key problem-solving logic is revisited after each session.