MODULE TITLE Earth and Environmental Chemistry CREDIT VALUE 15

MODULE CODE CSM1031 MODULE CONVENER Dr Christopher Bryan (Coordinator)

DURATION TERM 1 2 3DURATION WEEKS 15

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 63

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module contentA general knowledge in chemistry is a prerequisite for undergraduates in Renewable Energy and Geology courses In this module you will develop anunderstanding of fundamental chemistry how it is related to your course and explore broad questions such as What is the atom theory What are the intra- andinter- molecular forces How to predict the direction and rate of a chemical reaction How does chemistry relate to heat and electricity You will have anopportunity to discover the chemistry behind the cutting edge renewable energy and environmental technologies AIMS - intentions of the moduleTo provide you with a background knowledge in chemistry and its application and help you to appreciate its significance to earth and energy sciences By takingthis module you will be able to study higher level modules on the topicINTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)On successful completion of this module you should be able to

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge1 understand inorganic organic and physical chemistry2 undertake chemical calculations3 comprehend the chemistry of the oceans and ground-and-surface waters the atmosphere hydrocarbons and relevant renewable energies radioactivity andnuclear processes pollution of water resources and soils chemical aspects of sustainability sampling and analysis of rocks soils waters and gasesDiscipline Specific Skills and Knowledge4 research an aspect of chemistry relevant to their degree programme5 grasp the principles of laboratory safety (Risk Assessment amp COSHH regulations)Personal and Key Transferable Employment Skills and Knowledge6 with some guidance communicate ideas effectively by written means7 with some guidance develop the skills for independent study SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module- nuclear and electronic structure of the atom - mass spectroscopy- relationship of chemical elements using periodic classification and its link with chemical and physical properties- bonding (ionic covalent dative-covalent metallic and hydrogen) and bond strengths - physical chemical and mechanical properties of elements and compounds- isotopes nuclear reactions and radioactivity application of nuclear energypower nuclear waste (part of the lsquoDevil you knowrsquo outlook)- chemical reactions- quantitative implications of chemical equations- COSHH and risk assessment procedures- reaction kinetics- influence of concentration temperature and the presence of catalysts on reaction rates- chemical equilibrium and equilibrium rates and constant- Le Chatelierrsquos principle- exothermic and endothermic reactions- calculation of heat of reaction from bond energies- ionic equilibrium - acids bases dissociation constants strength of acids concept of pH and means of measurement - instruments and electrodes- titrations for analysis of solutions- acid-base neutralisation indicators- electrochemistry - ionic concept of electrolytes conductance comparison between metals and electrolytes (solutions and fused salts)- electrode potentials and the electrochemical series- the Nernst equation - commercial electro-winning of metals - commercial processes re batteries - Faradayrsquos laws of electrolysis - basic organic chemistry with particular reference to hydrocarbons biofuels and fermentation - water resource geochemistry - pHEh redox element transport role of ligands chemistry of the oceans and surface and ground waters water resources andpollution - atmospheric chemistry and climate change ndash composition of the atmosphere carbon cycle effects of greenhouse gases natural variations evidence foranthropogenic climate change - chemical aspects of renewable energies - fuel cells geothermal heat biomass burning and fermentation - analytical chemistry ndash laboratory safety concepts of accuracy and precision sampling methods and strategies for rocks soils waters and gases availableanalytical methods for different analytes and media quality control measures data reporting

LEARNING AND TEACHINGLEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)Scheduled Learning amp Teaching Activities 3600 Guided Independent Study 11400 Placement Study Abroad

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODSCategory Hours of study time DescriptionScheduled learning and teaching activities 24 LecturesScheduled learning and teaching activities 12 TutorialsGuided independent study 114 Lecture and assessment preparation wider reading

ASSESSMENTFORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes does not count towards module gradeForm of Assessment Size of Assessment (eg durationlength) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method

Not applicable

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT ( of credit)Coursework 30 Written Exams 70 Practical Exams

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTForm of Assessment of Credit Size of Assessment (eg durationlength) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method

Online exam 10 1 hour 1-5 7 OnlineCoursework report 20 1250-1500 words 1-6 Marking sheet and report notesExamination 70 2 hour 1-5 7 Tutor meeting

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-reassessment

Summative assessment Assessment All Completed over summer with a deadline in AugustExamination Examination All August RefDef period RE-ASSESSMENT NOTESAs above 1 piece of CW 30 andor 1 Exam 70

RESOURCESINDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type amp level ofinformation that you are expected to consult Further guidance will be provided by the Module ConvenerRequired readingChemistry for Environmental and Earth Sciences ISBN-10 0849339340 ELE ndash College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pagesReading list for this moduleType Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN Search

Set Harrison RM de Mora SJ Introductory chemistry for the environmentalsciences 2nd Cambridge University

Press 1996 [Library]

Set Duke CVA and Williams CD Chemistry for Environmental and Earth Sciences CRC Press 2008 ISBN-1008493393 [Library]

Set Lewis M and Waller G Thinking chemistry GCSE Oxford University Press 1999 [Library]Set Lewis R and Evans W Chemistry Macmillan Foundation 1997 [Library]Set Peet JHH Fundamentals of Chemistry Longman 1978 [Library]Set Steedman W Snadden RB amp

Anderson IH Chemistry for Engineering and Applied Sciences 2nd Pergamon Press 1980 [Library]Set Tennent RM Science Data Book Oliver and Boyd 1990 [Library]Set Gill R Chemical fundamentals of geology Chapman and Hall 1996 [Library]Set Gill R Modern analytical geo-chemistry Longman 1997 [Library]

CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 75

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES NoneCO-REQUISITE MODULES None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 4 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING NoORIGIN DATE Thursday 23 January 2014 LAST REVISION DATE Friday 14 November 2014

KEY WORDS SEARCH Chemistry enviromental earth sciences

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT ( of credit)Coursework 30 Written Exams 70 Practical Exams

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTForm of Assessment of Credit Size of Assessment (eg durationlength) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method

Online exam 10 1 hour 1-5 7 OnlineCoursework report 20 1250-1500 words 1-6 Marking sheet and report notesExamination 70 2 hour 1-5 7 Tutor meeting

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-reassessment

Summative assessment Assessment All Completed over summer with a deadline in AugustExamination Examination All August RefDef period RE-ASSESSMENT NOTESAs above 1 piece of CW 30 andor 1 Exam 70

RESOURCESINDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type amp level ofinformation that you are expected to consult Further guidance will be provided by the Module ConvenerRequired readingChemistry for Environmental and Earth Sciences ISBN-10 0849339340 ELE ndash College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pagesReading list for this moduleType Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN Search

Set Harrison RM de Mora SJ Introductory chemistry for the environmentalsciences 2nd Cambridge University

Press 1996 [Library]

Set Duke CVA and Williams CD Chemistry for Environmental and Earth Sciences CRC Press 2008 ISBN-1008493393 [Library]

Set Lewis M and Waller G Thinking chemistry GCSE Oxford University Press 1999 [Library]Set Lewis R and Evans W Chemistry Macmillan Foundation 1997 [Library]Set Peet JHH Fundamentals of Chemistry Longman 1978 [Library]Set Steedman W Snadden RB amp

Anderson IH Chemistry for Engineering and Applied Sciences 2nd Pergamon Press 1980 [Library]Set Tennent RM Science Data Book Oliver and Boyd 1990 [Library]Set Gill R Chemical fundamentals of geology Chapman and Hall 1996 [Library]Set Gill R Modern analytical geo-chemistry Longman 1997 [Library]

CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 75

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES NoneCO-REQUISITE MODULES None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 4 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING NoORIGIN DATE Thursday 23 January 2014 LAST REVISION DATE Friday 14 November 2014

KEY WORDS SEARCH Chemistry enviromental earth sciences