HND Applied ChemistryMidKent College

  1. Title of the module Organic Chemistry X20695V PSM302
  2. School responsible for management of the module SPS
  3. Start date of the module September 2011
  4. The cohort of students (onwards) to which the module will be applicable 2011
  5. The number of students expected to take the module 15
  6. Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module? None
  7. The level of the module C
  8. Number of credits which the module represents 15
  9. Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Year 1
  10. Prerequisite/co-requisite modules none
  11. Programme of study to which the module contributes HND/C Applied Chemistry
  1. The intended subject specific learning outcomes

At the end of this module the student will be able to:

  1. Understand the structure and bonding of organic compound
  2. Understand organic reaction mechanisms
  3. Understand the reactions of hydrocarbons
  4. Understand the reactions of mono-functional group compounds

These will contribute to the following programme learning outcomes:

A / 1, 2, 3
B / 1, 2, 3
C / 1, 2, 4
D / 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
  1. The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes

At the end of the module the learner will be able to demonstrate:

a)decision making skills

b)Critical thinking skills

c)Ability to work with complex material

d)Communication and report writing skills

e)Ability to scan and organise data, abstract meaning from information and share knowledge with others

f)Effective self-management skills

These will contribute to the following programme learning outcomes:

A / 6
B / 1, 2
C / 1, 4
D / 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
  1. A synopsis of the curriculum

This module provides a comprehensive coverage of the principles of organic chemistry. These principles are used to develop aspects of structure, bonding and isomerism together with organic reaction mechanisms and functional group chemistry. Experimental methods fundamental to organic chemistry are also covered. The module content is appropriate for employees working in the chemical industry, for learners hoping to gain such employment or for learners progressing to higher levels of study.

  1. Indicative Reading List
  • Smith MB and March J – March’s Advanced Organic Chemistry – 5th Ed (Wiley, 2001) ISBN 0471585890
  • Browne, Foote and Iverson – Organic Chemistry 4th Ed (Thompson Brooks/Cole) ISBN 0-534-39597-X
  • McMurry – Organic Chemistry 7th Ed (Thompson Brooks/Cole) ISBN 978-0-495-11628-8
  • Clayden, Greeves, Warren and Wothers- Organic Chemistry (Oxford University Press ) ISBN 978-0-19-850346-0
  • Burrows et al; Chemistry3; Oxford University Press; ISBN 978-0-19-927789-6

Websites: Royal Society of Chemistry

  1. Learning and Teaching Methods, including nature and number of contact hours and total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes

The total learning time for the module will be 150 hours. The module will be delivered by means of lectures, seminars, and practical work. Learners will be expected to undertake approximately 90 hours of independent study, including research, required reading and answering assignments.

There will be 32 one hour lectures, 4 one hour supervision/problem sessions one per learning outcome and 8 half day laboratory sessions (total 60 hours). This will include a variety of tasks, discussions, study materials and case studies, practical’s, as appropriate to the topics being covered, with the focus being on the learning outcomes.

  1. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes

Assessment is 100% coursework

Laboratory practical reports and questions 20%(learning outcomes 1-4, generic outcome d,e and f)

Problems for each learning outcome 20% (learning outcomes 1-4, generic outcomes a, b and c)

Coursework 60% (learning outcomes 1-4, generic outcomes a to f)

Learning outcome / To achieve this outcome a student must demonstrate the ability to:
Understand the structure and bonding of organic compounds / explain bonding in organic molecules
categorise organic molecules by functional group
discuss isomerism in organic structures
explain physical properties of organic molecules
safely use experimental methods to purify and identify organic compounds
Understand organic reaction mechanisms / justify molecules or ions as nucleophiles, electrophiles, radicals, acids, bases
justify reactions as addition, substitution, elimination, rearrangement or condensation
explain terms associated with reaction profile diagrams
justify specified organic reactions using mechanisms to show electron movements
Understand the reactions of hydrocarbons / explain the reactions of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes in terms of reaction mechanisms
Understand the reactions of mono-functional group compounds / explain the reactions of haloalkanes, alcohols, carbonyl compounds and amines/amides in a functional group conversion context
justify substitution and elimination reactions as either unimolecular or bimolecular
undertake safely experimental organic reactions to produce selected compounds

18. Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space

This is an existing module and there are no new implications for learning resources.

  1. The Collaborative Partner recognises and has embedded the expectations of current disability equality legislation, and supports students with a declared disability or special educational need in its teaching. Within this module we will make reasonable adjustments wherever necessary, including additional or substitute materials, teaching modes or assessment methods for students who have declared and discussed their learning support needs. Arrangements for students with declared disabilities will be made on an individual basis, in consultation with the Collaborative Partner’s disability/dyslexiasupport service, and specialist support will be provided where needed.

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SECTION 2: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME OF STUDY IN A UNIVERSITY SCHOOL

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Last updated February 2011

April 2011