Course Details in 2021/22 Session

Module Title	LC Chemistry and Materials
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 32471
Module Lead	NV Rees / AK Ghag
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	The pre-requisite for this module is A-level Chemistry or the appropriate Foundation Year modules.
Contact Hours	Lecture-42 hours Tutorial-12 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-6 hours Guided independent study-140 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module introduces the basic chemistry and materials science needed to underpin and support the chemical engineering programmes. The chemistry content is based on physical chemistry, ranging from atomic structure and bonding, to reactivity and mechanism. Examples will be drawn from organic and inorganic chemistry. The concepts of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics are covered to complement its coverage in other 1st year modules. The materials science content introduces the range of materials used in engineering applications along with some basic selection rules. Properties of materials, microstructural effects, corrosion, fatigue etc are also covered. The pre-requisite for this module is A-level Chemistry or the appropriate Foundation Year modules, ie Chemical Engineering 1 and 2.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the structure and bonding and its wider influence (e.g. reaction mechanism); Understand and apply concepts of chemical kinetics; Understand and apply concepts of basic chemical thermodynamics; Describe the properties of materials and their application in the engineering context (e.g. corrosion & fatigue)
Assessment	32471-01 : Exam : Exam (School Arranged) - Computer-based (80%) 32471-02 : Online Test : Class Test (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: In semester assessment: 20% Exam: 80% Reassessment: 2hr written examination (100%)
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