PH1S086 - Physical Characteristics of Molecules 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PH1S086 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Physical Characteristics of Molecules | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Natasha Galea | ||
| Module Team: | Peter Miedziak, Rehana Karim | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2028 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100400 - applied mathematics | 101050 - physical chemistry | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 10 | 90 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
1. To develop understanding of the fundamentals of physical chemistry, relevant to their application within pharmaceutical science.
2. To understand and utilise practical skills and calculations used within the area of physical chemistry.
Content Summary
Equilibrium: Equilibrium reactions, Acid dissociation and concept of pH, Solubility,
Kinetics: Introduction to reaction mechanisms, Simple differential and integrated rate equations, Initial rates method, Arrhenius equation.
Thermodynamics: Enthalpy, Entropy, Gibbs energy, Calculations of changes in Enthalpy, Entropy and Gibbs free energy
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 17 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 50 |
| Directed Study | 102 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 17 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Acquire and utilise the basic physical chemistry core concepts of equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics. |
| LO2 | Evaluate scientific data and develop appropriate practical skills to solve physical chemistry problems. |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Single guided written assessment demonstrating the application of practical skills, taught knowledge, and problem solving . | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Written assignment on the topics delivered within the module | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |