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CHM1503   Physical Principles in Chemistry   (10 credits)

 
Year Running: 2017/2018
Credit level: F4
Pre Uni Qualification   A level Chemistry grade B or above, but below A level Physics grade C
Additional Information   Only available to students within the Department of Chemistry

Description

This module is designed for students studying Chemistry but who do not have an A-level Physics qualification. The topics covered will provide a basis for the fundamental physical principles relevant to chemistry and include discussion of forces, energy conservation in mechanical problems, wave motion, force fields, and oscillators. Lectures are given in each of these areas, and problem classes given to back these up. Coursework will also be assigned at intervals during the semester. Continuous assessment will be applied to evaluate student understanding

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 74.5
Lecture 20.0
Problem Solving 4.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Exam 1.5 100 % S1
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2017-18.