This unit will provide you with an understanding of the fundamental principles of chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, redox chemistry, equilibrium, pH, basic spectroscopy and organic reactions and mechanisms. You will learn about reactions and how they can be manipulated. You will be introduced to a range of chemical calculations involving rates, cell potentials, equilibrium constants, and pH, as well as techniques for analysing spectral data for chemical structure determination. This unit will provide a strong foundation for further studies in analytical and materials sciences, physical and organic chemistry. This unit has a compulsory residential school. These laboratory sessions will emphasise laboratory safety and compliance, and introduce you to skills relating to sample preparation, data collection, synthesis, spectroscopic analyses and report writing.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE

Students suggested that more staff be available during the residential school to effectively address their specific questions, given the limited time available.

It is recommended that the Unit Coordinator discuss the students' suggestions with the Head of Course to seek further clarification and advice regarding the required number of students per teaching staff during the residential school, to ensure we provide sufficient support to students.

Feedback from SUTE

Students suggested that the recorded lectures need to be refreshed and updated.

It is suggested that the Unit Coordinator discuss students' suggestions with the Head of Course to seek further advice and assistance in organising a suitable time or schedule to refresh the recorded lectures and to address the rearrangement of teaching content over the 12 weeks.