Properties of Matter - PSCI0023

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Module delivery information

This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.

Overview

This module will cover states of matter; radioactivity; real and ideal gases; water. Main group inorganic chemistry; phase diagrams, ideal solutions; miscibility, electrochemistry, forensic science techniques.

Details

Contact hours

Private Study: 250
Contact Hours: 50
Total: 300

Availability

Not available as an elective module.

Method of assessment

• Lab Experiments (3 hours each) – 20%*
• Online Quiz 1 (1 hour) – 10%
• Online Quiz 2 (1 hour) – 10%
• Examination (2 hours) – 60%
Academic year 2022/23 examined: In-Person Exam (Standard Exam)

* The lab experiments are compulsory sub-elements and at least one must be passed to complete the module.

Indicative reading

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See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)

Learning outcomes

On successfully completing the module students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of chemistry-based topics;
2. Demonstrate experimental laboratory skills;
3. Solve chemistry-based problems.

Notes

  1. ECTS credits are recognised throughout the EU and allow you to transfer credit easily from one university to another.
  2. The named convenor is the convenor for the current academic session.
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