MALAWI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Programme(s): BMED/BCHEM/BMET
2. Module Title: Chemistry I
3. Module code: CHEM-111
4. Year: 1
5. Credit: 10
6. Presented to: Senate
7. Presented by: Malawi Institute of Technology
8. Lecture (hrs/wk): 3
9. Tutorial/Laboratory (hrs/wk): 1
10. Prerequisites
11. Co-requisites
12. Module aims
To provide an introduction to the basic principles and skills of chemistry, and to
prepare the students for further study of Chemistry.

13. Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this module the student should be able to:
a. Use prefixes in the SI units in Chemistry calculations,
b. Record and write numerical figures from experiments and perform
mathematical calculations with the correct number of significant figures,
c. Describe the properties of electrons, quantum theory and quantum numbers,
shapes of atomic orbitals, and chemical periodicity.
d. Explain the mole concept of matter and perform mass-mole conversions,
determining chemical formulas, and concentrations of aqueous solutions.
e. Describe ionic and covalent bonding, electronegativity and polarity
f. Draw Lewis Structures for chemical species and determine the ionic/covalent
character of chemical bonds.
g. Use the VSEPR Model, Valance-Bond Theory and Molecular Orbital Theory
to predict electron arrangement and molecular shape.
h. Interpret chemical equations to determine yields of chemical reactions,
percent yields, the limiting reactant, excess reactants, and reactions involving
solutions.
14. Indicative Content
a. Introduction: Units of measurement, scientific notation, significant figures
b. Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table: Basic idea of fundamental
particles, Atomic Number, Mass Number, the wave-mechanical
description of atoms, quantum numbers, atomic orbital, electron
configuration; The periodic table of elements, atomic models (Rutherford
model and Bohr's model), Electronic configuration in s, p, d, f notation,
periodicity (atomic radii, ionisation energies, ionisation energy, electro
affinity and electronegativity).

c. The Mole: Atomic mass unit, relative atomic mass, relative molecular
mass, definition of the mole, Avogadro’s constant, molar mass,
percentage composition of a compound, determination of empirical
formula and molecular formula from percentage composition,
composition stoichiometry, empirical and molecular formula from
elemental analysis, molar volume of a gas, molar concentration,
concentrated acids and bases, dilution of solutions, stoichiometry, limiting
and excess reactants, percentage yield, volumetric analysis.

d. Chemical Bonding: Chemical bonding - Ionic bond, Covalent bond,

Dative (coordinate) bond; The nature of Covalence; covalent character
of ionic bonds, Lewis structures, Fajans rule, polarization, combination of
atomic orbitals, polar and non-polar molecules, The concept of
resonance, Valence bond theory, multiple bonds, hybridization, shapes of
molecules, giant covalent structures, properties of diamond and graphite
compared; sigma bond and pi bond; Forces within molecules: Bond
strength, Bond energy, Polarity, Van der Waals bonding; hydrogen
bonding; anomalous properties of water.

e. Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry: Definition of chemical reaction,

chemical equation, Stoichiometry, matter, element, compounds, mixture
(homogenous and heterogeneous), entity and chemical species, types of
chemical species: molecular and ionic. General names and IUPAC
nomenclature, general inorganic nomenclature. Cations, anions,
oxidation numbers; Chemical Reactions: Types of chemical reactions - all
types of chemical reactions including redox reactions
(reductions/oxidation) cations anions, oxidation numbers writing and
balancing chemical equations, interpreting chemical equations, molar and
molecular interpretation of chemical equations; Chemical Equation
Calculations: Yield, theoretical yield, actual yield, percentage yield, side
reactions, efficiency of reactions, limiting reagents and excess reagents.
15. Assessment: Coursework (Assignments, practical and class tests): 40%
Examinations: 60%

16. Teaching and Learning Methods/Activities

Lectures, demonstrations, Laboratory classes/practicals, Tutorials, Assignments
and Exercises.

17. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

Brady, J. E., Jespersen, N.D. and Hyslop, A. (2012). Chemistry. 6th Ed. New
Jersey: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

Ebbing, D. and Gammon, S.D. (2009). General Chemistry. 9th Ed. New York:
Houghton Mifflon Company.

Chang, R. (2010). Chemistry, 10th Ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Atkins, P.W. and Jones, L. (2000). Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Change.
4th Ed. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company.

Zumdahl, S.S. and Zumdahl, S.A. (2000). Chemistry, 8th Ed. Brooks/COLE
Cengage Learning: Belmont CA

Lister, T and Renshaw, T. (1995). Understanding Chemistry for Advanced Year.

UK: Stanely Thornes.

Mupple, J. (1996). Advanced Chemistry, An Inquiry-based Approach. Murray

Ltd.

18. Date: July 2012