Module MSE-0002:
Chemistry for Medical Sciences
Chemistry for Medical Sciences 2024-25
MSE-0002
2024-25
North Wales Medical School
Module - Semester 1 & 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Mathew Jones
Overview
During the course of this module students will explore the following topics:
- Atomic Structures and the Periodic Table.
- Bonding in chemistry
- Chemical Reactions.
- Fundamental organic chemistry.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -D- to D+A threshold student should have basic knowledge of the essential facts and key concepts presented in the module. The work incompletely covers the module material and there may be no argument and lack of examples & support.
-good -B- to B+A good student should have a thorough factual knowledge across all aspects of the module, and be able to detail examples where appropriate. The work shows a thorough understanding based on the presented material. The argument is logic and well supported.
-excellent -A- to AAn excellent student should have a thorough factual knowledge across all aspects of the module and be able to detailed examples where appropriate, supported by additional reading and knowledge drawn from other modules. Evidence of critical thinking and wider reading is essential for A+ and A marks.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with basic chemical nomenclature.
- Students will be able to describe basic principles behind chemical reactions.
- Students will be able to describe what acid and basic substances are, how these qualities are imparted, and how they react together.
- Students will be able to predict the bonding and properties of a molecule based on the atomic structure of its components and their position in the Periodic Table.
- Students will understand the important role of carbon in biological macro-molecules.
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Semester 1 MCQ
Weighting
25%
Assessment method
Group Presentation
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Presentation 10 minutes and to presented in Turnitin
Weighting
25%
Due date
20/11/2024
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Semester 2 Exam
Weighting
50%