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Dear Students, welcome to CHE1344! The module is made of two major parts such as Thermodynamics and Kinetics. As you would expect, this module of CHE1344 is now delivered online. We will use Moodle as our online learning platform. In this module, we will consider the main ideas of chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. 

In the first week, we will focus on getting you ready for the learning journey. This includes getting to be familiar with online learning activities,  setting up your computer and becoming familiar with your online virtual learning environment and the study plan.  It is a good time to plan out your module. Planning ahead will help you to get through and ensure you are on track for meeting  deadlines. When you are involved in e-learning, it is easy to forget that you need to allocate time for study and then make sure it happens.

Welcome to the module CHE2141!!

This module comprise two main parts where we will learn chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. The purpose of thermodynamics is to explain certain aspects of physical transformations of compounds and chemical reaction. The main goals of chemical kinetics is to understand the steps by which a reaction takes place. This series of steps is called the reaction mechanism. we will consider the main ideas of chemical kinetics and we will explore rate laws, reaction mechanisms, and simple models for chemical reactions.

This course introduces you to two equilibria,chemical equilibrium and phase equilibrium. 

This course introduces you to two equilibria,chemical equilibrium and phase equilibrium. 

This course introduces you to two branches of chemistry called electrochemistry and analytical chemistry.Electrochemistry is the study of exchange of electrical and chemical energy and has important applications in every life from the battery that powers your portable radios to electrorefining that produces the copper pipes carrying your drinking water. Those electrochemical processes utilize oxidation and reduction reactions.

Analytical chemistry is a branch of chemistry of making qualitative and quantitative analysis.This topic deals with analysis of materials delivered to laboratory by a customer.The material may be an unknown material to be identified and probably quantified.Carrying either of the two involves many steps which are outlined in this course. Analytical chemistry requires a broad background knowledge of chemical and physical concepts.

In this course we will start by presenting the general information on the aqueous solutions then the redox reactions, electrochemical cells,electolysis and corrosion phenomena. Analytical chemistry will start with topic 5 Which is the role of analytical chemistry and will continue with other topics including, analytical methodologies, theory of acid and base, stoichiometry and molar concept,buffer solution, salt hydrolysis,solubility products and some traditional methods of chemical analysis.

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This module deals with the structures and biological activities of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. It also focuses on the metabolisms of the above-mentioned biomolecules.

The module deals generalities on polymers, classification, types, and mechanisms of polymerization as well as copolymer and polymerization reactions.  The module will also focus on mechanical properties of polymers and finally will look at generalities on biodegradable polymers.

The module describes the stereochemical properties of organic compounds and also deals with stereospecificity and regioselectivity of certain organic reactions. It reviews principal synthetic strategic methods in organic chemistry.

The module aims at explaining the behaviour of Transition metals in comparison with non transition metals. Characteristics or Properties of Transition Metals: variable oxidation states, colour of Transition metal compounds, paramagnetism and diamagnetism of transition metals compounds.

Coordination compounds: definition, nomenclature and isomerism. Theories of formation of coordination compounds (complexes) and origin of their properties: Crystal Field Theory (CFT), Valence Bond Theory (VBT). Some applications of coordination compounds

The module aims at explaining the behaviour of Transition metals in comparison with non transition metals. Characteristics or Properties of Transition Metals: variable oxidation states, colour of Transition metal compounds, paramagnetism and diamagnetism of transition metals compounds.

Coordination compounds: definition, nomenclature and isomerism. Theories of formation of coordination compounds (complexes) and origin of their properties: Crystal Field Theory (CFT), Valence Bond Theory (VBT). Some applications of coordination compounds

This module deals with overall view of industrial processes, difference between industrial operations and laboratory operations, types of reactors and ancillary units, Industrial diagram, Security and quality control. It also deals with environmental problems inducted by industrial process such pollution; greenhouse effect and global warming, CO2 emission, water pollution and their consequences. Industrial wastes management, etc.

Atmospheric Chemistry gives a detailed overview of the chemical transformations that control the abundances of key trace species in the Earth's atmosphere.

The module will Focus on the “fast photochemistry”, and the underlying physical chemistry, that controls radical cycles, ozone levels, and pollutant concentrations. It will emphasize topics of current scientific/societal interest, related to the effects of human activity on air quality and climate: chemistry of urban air, particulate matter, and chemistry-climate coupling.

This module deals with overall view of industrial processes, difference between industrial operations and laboratory operations, types of reactors and ancillary units, Industrial diagram, Security and quality control. It also deals with environmental problems inducted by industrial process such pollution; greenhouse effect and global warming, CO2 emission, water pollution and their consequences. Industrial wastes management, etc.

The course aims to equip the learners with basic principles in waste management for both wastewater and solid waste. The course lays emphasis on types and amounts of solid waste and wastewater, the handling of wastes and by-products, environmental effects, hierarchy of waste management, design and construction of sanitary landfill. It covers biological, chemical and physical of wastewaters analysis and the wastewater treatment processes such as screening, flocculation, sedimentation and natural wastewater treatment.

Summary

The course aims to present the methodology of chemical analysis on the basis of traditional chemical methods and instrumental methods. It deals with different methods of systematic chemical analysis which include preliminary tests of observation, purification and determination of physical constants and then further analysis by using high developed equipment. It also deals with separations technics of mixtures, qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Learning outcome

At the end of the course students should be able:

- To have a complete methodology for chemical analysis

- To be able to separate and purify a compound from a given mixture

- To classify and identify unknown compounds

- To be able to analyse a mixture and to establish its components

- To analyse and report results from each laboratory practice

- To be able to report on the purity (quality) of sample analysed

- To be able to quantitatively and qualitatively analyse a sample and identify its components

- To be able to make necessary calculation in chemical analysis

Dr Theoneste Muhizi, Associate Professor                              

Course goals and Learning Outcomes This course is an introduction to the rapidly evolving fields of microbial ecology and environmental microbiology. We are literally surrounded and covered by microorganisms that play an important role in earth’s habitability and our own survival; microbial ecology and environmental microbiology attempt to document and understand the diversity and activities of microbial communities and populations. Our ability to do this has been revolutionized by molecular and genomic technologies that have wide applicability and will be discussed in detail. Environmental microbiology study of will be in three units; I. Introductory biochemistry, molecular biology and microbiology II. Central metabolism and metabolic diversity III. Microbial ecology and environmental applications

This course aims to allow students the opportunity to question how effectively international environmental law can protect human health and the environment. The course aims to address practical and pressing problems such as pollution, chemicals, loss of biodiversity, sustainability, the regulation of novel technologies and climate change. The course questions how we can limit environmental damage the future and addresses important issues of environmental justice such as how to adapt to climate change.  There is a practical end to the course it aims to review both, environmental litigation, through the case law, as well as how to handle environmental risks in the course of property and commercial transactions.