ACADEMIC PROCEDURES
This document forms part of the Academic Procedures series
Developed by the Directorate of Academic Planning
COURSE SPECIFICATION
Course code
CHM 107
Course title
Practical Chemistry I
Department
Chemistry/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Credit unit
1
Level (UG)
100
Course leader
Dr. R.C. Ehiri
Official phone number and email Mobile-08037985949 richcee2003@yahoo.com
address
Email- richard.ehiri@funai.edu.ng
Tuesday 10.00am – 2.00pm; by appointment
Office Hours
Other staff (if applicable)
Mrs A. Nkwor; Mr. F.I. Offor,
Official phone number and email Mr F.I. Offor -08063280098;
address
offorifeanyi@gmail.com
Email: clement.ademola@funai.edu.ng
Office Hours
Thursday 9.00am – 2.00pm; by appointment
Lecture Time
Thursday 10 - 1pm; Friday 12.00noon - 3:00pm
Lecture Venue
Chemistry Laboratory
For academic year
2013/2014 First Semester
Contact hours for the semester
Lectures
[11 hours ]
Labs/Seminars
[33 hours]
Assessment
Method
Proportion of marks
Mid Semester Exams [15]%
Coursework
[15]%
Examination
[70]%
This course is to be taken as part of the
following programmes:
B.Sc. Chemistry
B.Sc. Biochemistry
B.Sc. Molecular Biology
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. Anatomy
B.Sc. Physiology
B.Sc. Medical 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 in the students the basic practical skills in
quantitative analysis and also develop in them the manipulative skills in carrying
titration experiments in chemistry. To this end, the various types of titrimetric analysis
involving neutralization reactions, standardization of unknown solution, estimation of
percentages and purity of compounds 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 laboratory safety practices,
precautions and first aid 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 the
chemical industry.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Having completed this course the student is expected to:
1
Understand key concepts, guiding principles, contemporary developments and current
debates/issues in terms of modern knowledge about neutralization reactions.
2
Understand how and why the study of Chemistry is important and the abundant
opportunities available in the chemical sciences sector.
3
Display appropriate knowledge and offer analytical insights that will make him or
her employable locally or internationally in any sector. Knowledge of basic
chemistry terms such as titration, equivalence point, mole concept and
stoichiometry, standard solution, percentage purity, etc.
4
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.
5
Be confident and willing to take up challenges. Be able to practice effectively
laboratory safety rules, precautions and first aid.
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
Lecture/seminar programme
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Lecture
Session
Topic/Reading for private study
Tasks/Think points for
private study
Lecturers/Tech
nologists
Morning
Strong acid versus strong base
Concept of neutralization
reaction, balancing reaction
and titration
Dr. Ehiri,
Mrs Nkwor,
Mr. Offor,
Mr Jayeoye,
Mr Semidara
Miss Mgbenka
Mr Ogbu
Miss Ojo
10am12pm;
Thursda
ys.
Afternoon
2
(13pm;Fri
days)
do
3
do
Determination of relative atomic
mass by acid base titration
4
do
Determination of percentage purity
of Na2CO3
5
do
Determination of Na2CO3 content of
washing soda
6
do
7
8
do
Estimation of percentage of ammonia
in a sample of ammonium chloride
Mid –Semester Examination
Standardization of KMnO4 solution
by FeSO4(NH4)2SO4.6H2O
9
do
Estimation of percentage purity of
FeSO4.7H2O using standard KMnO4
10
do
Standardization of Na2S2O3.5H2O
using std KIO3
11
do
Estimation of percentage of Cu in
CuSO4.H2O crystals
Revision Week
Exams
Exams
12
13
14
Miss Agha-Okoh
Standardization of HCl using
standard Na2CO3
Mole concept calculations
by formula and /or first
principles method
Mole concept calculations
by formula and /or first
principles method
Pure and impure
compounds. Formula for %
purity
Mole concept calculations
by formula and /or first
principles method
Moe concept calculation
and percentages
Mole concept calculations
by formula and /or first
principles method
Pure and impure
compounds. Formula for %
purity
Mole concept calculations
by formula and /or first
principles method
Moe concept calculation
and percentages
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
All staff
Do
Do
Do
Do
All staff
All staff
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.
1. Intermediate Practical Chemistry by C.W.L. Bevan, J. Redhead and A.J.
Foley.
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Supplementary reading
2. Basic Concepts of Analytical Chemistry by S.M. Khopkar, New Age Pub.,
New Delhi, 2009.
3. Analytical Chemistry by Gary D. Christian, 6th Ed., Wiley, 2009.
4. Practical Chemistry for School Certificate by W.K. Akonta and S.A. Afolayan,
Macmillan Education, 1980.
5. Concise Chemistry by D. Garvie, J. Hughes, J. Reid and A. Robertson, Oxford
University Press, 1979.
In addition students are encouraged to explore relevant e-journals such as:
 Royal Society of Chemistry Review (e.g. www.rsc.org)
 Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria
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
FUNAI week 7
Feedback & Result
14 days after the assessment
FUNAI week 10
14 days after the assessment
FUNAI weeks 13 and 14
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 days late
Up to 5 working days late
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’s Handbook.
Planning your time
i.
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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