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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Chemistry Fundamentals and Laboratory Techniques
AGRI1052Y(1)
30
60
4

Description
Basics of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Structures of atoms, molecules, bonding, orbitals. Reactions and stoichiometry. Reaction rates and equilibrium. Acid/base redox reactions. Isomerism. Stereochemistry. Free radicals. Electrophilic, nucleophilic reactions. Spectroscopic techniques. pH and acid-base equilibria. Buffers: functions and uses. Acid-base titrations, indicators and titration curves. Potentiometric titration. Chemical kinetics. Partition coefficients. Physical and chemical methods of analysis. Preparation of standard solutions. Standardisation of reagents. Volumetric methods (acid-base titrations; redox titrations). Spectrophotometric methods.
Faculty Department
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE Combination of APS & AFS
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: Kajol Jogarah
Telephone: 4037400
Email: k.jogarah@uom.ac.mu
 

 


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