Chemistry 1

Overview

• Credit value: 15 credits at Level 4
• Convenor: Dr Paul King
• Assessment: two 45-minute in-class multiple-choice and short-answer tests (30% each) and a one-hour in-class test (40%)

Module description

This is the first of three sequential chemistry modules, introducing you to the exciting world of atoms and molecules. You will learn about:

• fundamental concepts
• processes and tools, such as bonding, intermolecular forces and the periodic table.

You will also gain essential laboratory practice necessary for the more complex experiments in the subsequent modules.