ACADEMIC PROCEDURES
This document forms part of the Academic Procedures series
Developed by the Directorate of Academic Planning
COURSE SPECIFICATION
Course code
CHM 207
Course title
PRACT CHEM (ORG. & ANAL.)
Department
CHEMISTRY/BIOCHEMISTRY/MOL. BIO.
Credit unit
2
Level (UG)
Level 2
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 F.I Nwabue
Official phone number and email Dr F.I. Nwabue – 080357059082;
address
Email:energymixnig@yahoo.com
Office Hours
Lecture Time
Lecture Venue
For academic year
Contact hours for the semester
Assessment
2
Time: Tuesday 13:00pm to 16:00pm
Venue: LABORATORY
2013/14
Labs
[33 hours]
Method
Proportion of marks
Mid Semester Exams [15]%
Practical work
[15]%
Practical 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
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B.Sc. Chemistry
B.Sc. Molecular Biology
B.Sc. Biochemistry
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. As
a practical course it is specifically designed to develop and increase students understanding of
analytical and organic chemistry. 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. Volumetric determination of
specific substances e.g. sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate in a mixture,
standardization of a given solutions e.g. sodium thiosulphite and application in quality control
and assurance, synthesis, preparation of complexes and purity determination and effects of
saturation at different pH levels are considered. The practical skills attained will equip 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
applications in industry. (quality control and quality assurances)
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.
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.
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
FUN
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Lecture
Session
Topic/Reading for private study
Tasks/Think points for
private study
Lecturer
1
Determination of Calcium and
Magnesium by Flame AAS
Dr ON
Omaka
2
Volumetric determination of
carbonate and bicarbonate in a
mixture
The reactions of group 1
elements
Standardization of Na2S2O3
using & Comparison of Jik &
Hypo Bleach in Titration with
Na2S2O3
The chemistry of coordination
compounds-the preparation
and analysis of potassium
trisoxalatio aluminate
Determination of Rate
Constant of Hydrolysis of
Ethyl Acetate
Principle governing the
absorption of radiant
energy. All texts
All texts. Follow up of
preliminary investigations at
100 L
All texts
Anthony
Ekennia
For an overview of this
topic read. All texts
Mr FI
Offor
Practical application of
qualitative determination
and synthesis. Core text
Anthony
Ekennia
For an overview of this
topic read the core textbook.
Titi
Jayeoye
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4
5
6
7
Learning Skills Development Week
8
9
Mid –Semester Examination
10
Synthesis of Acetanilide using
Aniline and Acetic Anhydride
and the isolation of the
Acetanilide produced
Competitive nitration of alkyl
substituted benzenes
11
Preparation of pmethylacetophenone
12
Inter-conversion of alcohol and
carbonyl compounds
13
The effects of saturation of
Sodium Bicarbonate Solution
on pH at different temperatures
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15
16
Revision Week
Exams
Exams
Learning
Skills
Development Week
Mid–Semester Examination
For an overview of this
topic read the core textbook
and related text.
For an overview of this
topic read related texts and
the core textbook.
For an overview of this
topic read Vogel’s chapter
textbook.
For an overview of this
topic read Vogel’s chapter
textbook.
For an overview of this
topic read core textbook.
Dr FI
Nwabue
Ada
Nkwor
Dr FI
Nwabue
Ada
Nkwor
Mr FI
Offor
Andrew
Tyopine
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
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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.
Chemical Analysis, H.A. Laitinen and E. E. Harris, McGraw – Hill, New York, 2nd
edn (1975). Chap 15.
Supplementary reading
Reaction kinetics, M J Pilling. Clarendon Press, Oxford (1973), Ch. 1.
Kinetics and mechanism. J W Moore and R G Pearson. John Wiley and Sons, New
York, 3rd edn (1981), chaps 1 and 2.
Huheey, J. E; Keiter, E. A. and Keiter R. L. (2000). Inorganic Chemistry,
Principles, structure and Reactivity. 4th Ed. Addison-Wesley, G. Singapore.
Malone, L. J. (2001). Basic Concepts of Chemistry. Sixth Edition, John Wiley and
Sons Inc. New York.
Vogel’s Textbook of quantitative organic Analysis, rev. J. Bassett et al., ELBS
and Longman, Harlow, 4th edn (1978), chp 14.
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
Practical work
Semester Exams (Practical)
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
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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.
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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