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CHM 1102: Introductory Chemistry 2

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Mode of Delivery:

  • Online.
  • Blended mode: mixed online and face –to –face
  • Face to face


1. Rationale

This module is the second half of the basic first year University course in chemistry. In the first half of the basic first year course i.e., General chemistry, module 1, we examined the concepts that underpin matter and measurement, atomic structure and periodicity. In this module we will look more closely at chemical reactions and the energy laws that govern them. Most chemical reactions and virtually all biological processes take place not between pure solids, liquids or gases, but rather among ions and molecules dissolved in water or other solvents (i.e. in solution). In this module we will therefore examine the various types of solutions and their properties and discuss some introductory aspects of organic chemistry.

2.  Prerequisite or knowledge

Introductory General Chemistry I
Unit I: Chemical Reaction Rates and Equilibrium
Unit II: Solutions and their Properties
Unit III: Energy and Chemical Reactions
Unit IV: Introduction to Organic Chemistry

3.  General Objectives

The general objectives of the module are:

  • To acquaint you the student with the fundamental concepts and principles associated with chemical reactions notably their rates of reaction, how they are investigated and in particular, the factors including energy considerations that affect the different rates of reactions.
  • To   look at the physical properties of solutions, and the intermolecular forces that affect solubility including their concentration units.
  • An introduction to the chemistry of carbon is included which is expected to provide the basis for  more advanced work in organic chemistry in the years ahead.


4.  Time

You should spend approximately 120 hours to cover this module

5. Materials

You will require the following tools and resources for completing this module. Course materials include study materials (print, CD, videos, online text)

  • Access to a computer and internet,CD-ROMS, interactive discussions and group sessions
  • Recommended text books, reference materials, Computer, CD-ROMs, and e-library to access this module, exams, and other relevant materials on a computer.
  • Internet to access the module and other suggested reference materials; for interactive discussions/chat sessions
  • Recommended textbooks and reference materials to assist learning and further understanding of the topics in the module