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General chemistry 172


 
Module code CHM 172
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Module content

A foundational introduction to chemical principles relevant to the physical sciences and engineering. Topics include measurements and units, the nature and classification of matter, atomic and molecular structure, periodic trends, states of matter, and intermolecular forces. Students will explore the behaviour of gases, the mole concept, empirical formulas, and quantitative aspects of chemical reactions, including stoichiometry and solution chemistry. The course also introduces energy changes associated with phase transitions and chemical reactions, including thermochemistry and Hess’s Law. The module concludes with an introduction to chemical thermodynamics, incorporating concepts of equilibrium, reaction spontaneity, entropy, and Gibbs free energy. Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and hands-on laboratory sessions, where students gain practical experience in handling chemicals and applying theoretical concepts.
Module credits 16.00
NQF Level 05
Service modules Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Prerequisites Admission to relevant programme.
Contact time 4 lectures per week, 1 web-based period per week, 1 practical per week, 1 discussion class per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Period of presentation Semester 2
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