Chemistry

Chemistry Laboratory 1

Module code: F1002
Level 4
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Workshop, Laboratory, Lecture
Assessment modes: Coursework

This module will introduce you to the organisation, process, analysis and discussion of data from chemistry laboratory experiments.

You’ll cover:

  • synthesis, product and compound analysis
  • results processing
  • presenting results in a well-structured scientific report.

You’ll apply these skills using data from actual laboratory experiments involving:

  • simple organic synthesis
  • separation
  • characterisation techniques.

You’ll learn and apply essential techniques to determine key physical parameters including enthalpy and vaporpressure of some compounds.

Module learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate the necessary skills and knowledge for assessing Health and Safety in the laboratory, writing COSHH forms and report scientific results from experiments in the form of lab reports
  • Show knowledge of the objectives, the methodologies and establishing the rationales of experimental procedures in a typical chemistry experiment setup.
  • Demonstrate a good overview and understanding of transferable basic laboratory practical skills and techniques within the frame of organic and physical chemistry experiments.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles of some key techniques to analyse reaction outcomes and characterize compounds.