ACADEMIC PROCEDURES
This document forms part of the Academic Procedures series
Developed by the Directorate of Academic Planning
COURSE SPECIFICATION
Course code
CHM 101
Course title
GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1
Department
CHEMISTRY/BIOCHEMISTRY/MOL. BIO.
Credit unit
3
Level (UG)
Level 1
Course leader
Dr O.N .OMAKA
Official phone number and email Mobile-08061281122
address
Email- omaka.ndukaku@funai.edu.ng
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Office Hours
Other staff (if applicable)
Dr R C Ehiri et al
Official phone number and email Richee2003@yahoo.com, 08037985949
address
Office Hours
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Lecture Time
Time: Tuesday 13:00pm to 16:00pm
Lecture Venue
Venue: Block B
For academic year
2012/13
Contact hours for the semester
Lectures
[22 hours ]
Labs/Seminars
[11 hours]
Assessment
Method
Proportion of marks
Mid Semester Exams [15]%
Coursework
[15]%
Examination
[70]%
This course is to be taken as part of the B.Sc. Anatomy
B.Sc. Physiology
following programmes:
B.Sc. Medical Biochemistry
B.Sc. Physics
B.Sc. Geology
B.Sc. Geophysics
B.Sc. Mathematics
B.Sc. Statistics
B.Sc. Computer Science and Informatics
B.Sc. Biology
B.Sc. Microbiology
B.Sc. Biotechnology
B.Sc. Chemistry
B.Sc. Molecular Biology
B.Sc. Biochemistry
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COURSE AIMS- ALIGNMENT WITH FUNAI VISION AND MISSION
The course aims to produce very sharp and brilliant minds who will in the future participate
actively in national and global discourse in the area of chemical Science and Technology.
This course is specifically designed to develop conceptual understanding of inorganic and
physical chemistry. To this end, the study of matter and its composition, atomic theory,
periodic table, various types of bondings, electronic configuration of elements,
isotopes and radioactivity and the various properties of gases and gas laws, solutions,
solubility, chemical equilibria, basic electrochemistry and thermochemistry are key
issues that help to form the content of the course. The main driver to the course lies in the
need to equip students with a level of understanding (through practical skills) that will enable
them to critically analyze issues based on methods, procedures and research developments at
national, industry and workplace levels whilst simultaneously acknowledging increasingly
influential, international contexts in relation to Nigerian environment. The incorporation of
practical skills enables and also equips the students with the research skills and knowledge
necessary for them to compete favourably with their counterparts locally and internationally
in terms of labour and employment generation and also as key players in industry.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Having completed this course the student is expected to:
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Understand key concepts, guiding principles, contemporary developments and
current debates/issues in terms of modern knowledge about matter and its
composition, chemical reactions, isotopes, radioactivity, periodic tables,
solutions, thermochemistry and electrochemistry.
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Understand how and why the study of Chemistry is important and the abundant
opportunities available in the chemical sciences sector.
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Display appropriate knowledge and offer analytical insights that will make him
or her employable locally or internationally in any sector.
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Demonstrate an awareness of the types of practical skills and knowledge
vital for handling competently and confidently equipment and hence
employment relations and HRM-linked matters arising in the field.
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Be confident and willing to take up challenges.
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The unit employs a strategy based on lectures, tutorials and internet supported activities,
group and individual activities. The mode of delivery differs and will be designed by individual
lecturers following intended learning outcomes (ILOs).
INDICATIVE CONTENT
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Lecture/seminar programme
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Lecture
Session
Topic/Reading for private study
Tasks/Think points for
private study
Lecturer
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Understand the basic concept of
matter: element, atoms, and
molecules. The atomic structure,
evidence for the existence and
properties of sub-atomic particles.
Models of atoms e.g. the Bohr Model
of the atoms, the neutral particles of
the atom, the dual nature of matter,
atomic and mass number.
Chemical reactions and chemical
equations. Laws of chemical
combination and stoichiometry.
electronic configuration in elements,
theory of valencies, chemical
bonding, including covalent, ionic,
metallic and hydrogen bonding.
Intermolecular forces, hybridization
of atomic and molecular orbitals.
For an overview of this
topic read chapters 11, 13 of
the core textbook.
Dr ON
Omaka
For an overview of this
topic read chapter 2 of the
core textbook.
Dr RC
Ehiri
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Isotopy-origin, detection,
concentration and separation,
relative atomic mass, the mole
concept, orbitals and quantum
numbers of electrons, uncertainty
principle.
For an overview of this
topic read .... of the core
textbook.
Dr C
Umeh
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The periodic classification of
elements and the periodic table,
blocks, rows, and groups of
elements. General features of the
chemistry of s-, p-, d-, and f-blocks
of elements. The periodic table
For an overview of this
topic read chapter 13 of the
core textbook.
Dr C
Umeh
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Nuclear and radiochemistry:
introduction, nuclear stability,
radioactivity, properties of the three
types of radiations, types of
radioactivity, the emission law and
stabilization of the atomic nuclei.
Equations for nuclear reaction,
detectors of radiation, half-life and
uses of radioactivity.
Properties of gases and the gas
laws. The kinetic theory of gases,
deviations from the ideal gas
equation, real gases, molecular
velocities, the van der Waal
equation, liquefaction of gases
and the Joule-Thompson effect.
For an overview of this
topic read chapter 18 of the
core textbook.
I F Offor
For an overview of this
topic read chapter 1 of the
core textbook.
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Mid –Semester Examination
Learning
Skills
Development Week
Mid–Semester Examination
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Solutions, definition of terms,
colligative properties of solutions –
lowering of vapour pressure,
Raoult’s law, elevation of boiling
point, lowering of freezing point and
osmotic pressure.
Kinetics – rates of chemical
reactions, homogeneous and
heterogeneous equilibria, factors
affecting rates, activation energy,
transition state and chemical
catalysis.
For an overview of this
topic read chapter 9 of the
core textbook.
Prof P
Okafor
For an overview of this
topic read chapter 11-14 of
the core textbook.
J J Titilope
Chemical equilibria –reversibility of
chemical reactions, factors affecting
chemical equilibrium, solubility and
solubility product, common ion
effect.
Electrochemistry: electrolytic cells,
factors affecting selective discharge
of electrolytic cells, Faradays first
and second laws of electrolysis,
differences and similarities of
electrochemical and electrolytic cells.
Applications of electrolysis.
Thermochemistry: heat of reaction,
exothermic and endothermic
reactions, enthalpy and spontaneity.
Heat changes at constant-pressure
and volume. Heats of physical
processes and chemical reactions.
Heats of formation and combustion.
Hess’s law of constant heat
summation. Bond energies
Revision Week
Exams
Exams
For an overview of this
topic read chapter 1-10 of
the core textbook.
Ogbu K M
For an overview of this
topic read chapter 14 of the
core textbook.
Mgbenka
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For an overview of this
topic read chapter 15 of the
core textbook.
Ololade O.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Core reading list
This course is in part based around notions and/or material that can be found in the core
text(s) listed below. It is therefore likely that you will use, or refer to, in your lecture/seminar
sessions the notions and/or material in the books listed here. You will likely be directed to
study aspects of these texts in your out-of-classroom time, that is, in your private study.
Atkins, P. and Julio De, P. (2002). Atkins Physical Chemistry. 7th Ed Oxford,
London.
Supplementary reading
Cotton, F. A; Wilkinson, G; Muriilo, C. A; and Bochmann, M. (2008). Advanced
inorganic chemistry, 6th ed Wiley India.
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Huheey, J. E; Keiter, E. A. and Keiter R. L. (2000). Inorganic Chemistry,
Principles, structure and Reactivity. 4th Ed. Addison-Wesley, G. Singapore.
Anusien, A. C. I. (2000). Principles of General Chemistry, A programmed Approach
(revised Ed.) Great Versatile Publishers, Umuahia Nigeria.
Malone, L. J. (2001). Basic Concepts of Chemistry. Sixth Edition, John Wiley and
Sons Inc. New York.
Liptrot, G. F. (1984). Modern Inorganic Chemistry. 4th Ed, Bell and Hilman,
London.
Ian, S., David, A. and Tony, S. (1975). An Advanced Level Course in Physical
Science, Hulton Educational Publications, London.
Sharma, K. K. and Sharma, L. K. (1999). A Textbook of Physical Chemistry, 4th
Ed, Vikas Publishing House PVT Ltd, Jongura, New Delhi.
In addition students are encouraged to explore relevant e-journals such as:
 Royal Society of Chemistry Review (e.g. www.rsc.org)
CONTINIOUS ASSESSMENT
The Intended Learning Outcomes are assessed through:
Assessment
Mid semester Exams
Coursework
Semester Exams
Weight
15%
15%
70%
Deliverables - important dates
Ensure that you make a careful note of when the assessment tasks are due in for this course. Try not to
leave working on these tasks until the last minute – this is stressful for you and tends to lead to poor
quality work. Remember that you have several assessments (for different courses) due the same week
and you will need to plan for this.
Assessment
Mid semester exam-
Due date
Lecture session 8
Feedback & Result
14 days after the assessment
Lecture session 10
14 days after the assessment
Session 15 and 16
14 days after the assessment
To be held at the regular
class time and place
Coursework
Semester Exam
Feedback on your work
The university is committed to providing you with written feedback for all assessed coursework within
14 days from the submission date. You will get feedback on your performance on a feedback form
which will be returned to you. If you do not receive feedback within this time, then you should first
contact the course leader. If it proves necessary, you should then contact the Head of Department.
Submitted coursework, including your final year project, will not be returned to you. This is true for
all coursework, in all courses and at all levels, and does not apply to only this course. We must keep
the original copy of all coursework to provide the external examiners with a complete record of your
work.
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Late coursework
It is the University policy to accept and grade all late items of coursework (up to the published latest
date for submission). There is no such thing as 'an extension'. You cannot negotiate new deadlines,
and you do not need to get agreement about handing in your work late from the course leader or any
other member of staff. Late coursework submissions are, however, subject to penalties (capping) that
determine the maximum grade that you can achieve depending upon how late the work is. The current
penalty scale can be found below:
The following caps to be uniformly applied, in the absence of relevant mitigating circumstances
accepted by the BoE:
Up to 1 working day late
Up to 2 working dayslate
Up to 5 working dayslate
Up to 10 working days late
Up to 15 working days late
More than 15 working days late
Mark capped at 70%
Mark capped at 60%;
Mark capped at 50%;
Mark capped at 40%;
Mark capped at 30%;
Mark capped at 0%.
A working day is here defined as Monday to Friday at any time of year, with the exception of Nigeria
national holidays.
Students with mitigating circumstances can apply to have penalties removed via submission of the
appropriate form and evidence. How to do this is explained in the Student’sHandbook.
Planning your time
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Students are expected to attend all classes including seminars and laboratory
sessions for each course. It is mandatory for students to have a minimum attendance of
75% in this course to be eligible to take the final semester examination.
ii.
Learning Skills Development Week is a break from formal subject-specific teaching
activities (lectures and seminars) and applies to all undergraduate courses in the
University. During that week the university offers a number of very useful free sessions
on topics such as essay and dissertation writing, exam technique and job applications.
You are strongly encouraged to attend sessions relevant to your studies.
iii.
Note: Instructors are not required to provide mid semester examination make-up.
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