NAME OF COURSE/MODULE: | Physical Chemistry | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
COURSE CODE: | SCI1023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NAME(S) OF ACADEMIC STAFF: | DR FARAH WAHIDA HARUN | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RATIONALE FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE COURSE/MODULE IN THE PROGRAMME: | This subject prepared students to the physical principles that govern the properties and behaviour of chemical systems. The knowledge of these principles is important and provides a framework for all branches of chemistry including synthesis compounds in a research laboratory or manufacturing chemicals on an industrial scale. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SEMESTER AND YEAR OFFERED: | SEM II / YEAR 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
TOTAL STUDENT LEARNING TIME (SLT) | FACE TO FACE | NON-FACE TO FACE | TOTAL GUIDED AND INDEPENDENT LEARNING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
L = Lecture
T = Tutorial P = Practical O= Others |
L 29 |
T 10 |
P 0 |
O 78 |
L + T + P + O = 120 HOURS |
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CREDIT VALUE: | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PREREQUISITE (IF ANY): | NONE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OBJECTIVES: | The module aims to:
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LEARNING OUTCOMES: | Upon successful completion of this course students should have the ability to:
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TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: | Students should be able to develop problem solving skills through a process of lectures and tutorials. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
TEACHING-LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY:
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SYNOPSIS:
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This course is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the general principles of physical chemistry. The course covers topics including the kinetic theory of gases, 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, phase equilibrium, simple mixtures, and chemical equilibrium concepts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MODE OF DELIVERY: | Lecture and Tutorial | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TYPES: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. Continuous Assessment (100%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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40% 5% 5% |
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B. Final Examination (0%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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50% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MAIN REFERENCES SUPPORTING THE COURSE | 1. Atkins, P. and de Paula, J. 2013. Elements of Physical Chemistry (6th Edition). Oxford University Press: UK. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES SUPPORTING THE COURSE |
+other relevant articles from journals and other publications during lectures. |