CHEM502 – Organic Chemistry for Applied Science
Module code
CHEM502
Module title
Organic Chemistry for Applied Science
Prescription
To enable students to gain a theoretical understanding and practical skills in organic chemistry and biochemistry underpinning further study in applied sciences.
Programmes
- SX1707
- SX1709
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Name and classify organic compounds.
Describe properties and chemical reactions of specific functional groups.
Describe structures, properties and roles of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
Explain the action of enzymes and factors affecting enzyme activity. - Content
- -Structures, nomenclature, properties and reactions of hydrocarbons
-Structures, nomenclature, properties, synthesis and reactions of specific functional groups
-Industrial applications of organic chemistry (fuels, polymers, synthesis of medicines)
-Laboratory methods for organic synthesis including distillation, reflux and purification
-The principle and use of chromatography as a laboratory method
-Isomerism (structural isomers, cis and trans isomers, E and Z isomers and optical isomers)
-Structure, properties and roles of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
-Action of enzymes and factors affecting enzyme activity - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning will be facilitated using a range of teaching and learning methods, which may include:
Practical - laboratory; practical or workshop sessions and activities; demonstrations
Theory - includes web-supported tutor facilitated/directed presentations; lectures and tutorials; group activities; peer presentations and review; group/individual research; online learning activities; case studies; guest speakers - Assessment Criteria
- Portfolio of Evidence100
