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Chemistry for Natural Sciences IV: Synthesis & Electrochemistry - CHE00015I

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  • Department: Chemistry
  • Module co-ordinator: Dr. Seishi Shimizu
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: I
  • Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
    • See module specification for other years: 2021-22

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Spring Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23

Module aims

This is the second module in Year 2 whose purpose is to extend students understanding of key concepts of structure, bonding, chemical reactivity, analysis through a blend of lectures, practicals, tutorials and workshops. The module adopts the principles of an integrated approach by marrying heteroaromatic chemistry, organometallic chemistry and physical organic chemistry with fundamentals of how to synthesise biological molecules and electrochemistry. The module also includes practical work to further develop students laboratory techniques and skills

Module learning outcomes

  • Students will learn about the principles of physical organic chemistry and associated conformational analysis.
  • Students will gain a detailed understanding of organometallic chemistry and catalysis.
  • Students will learn about the diverse chemistry of heteroaromatic molecules.
  • Students will gain an understanding of the principles and applications of electrochemistry.
  • Students will gain an understanding of the synthesis of biological molecules.
  • Students will further develop their practical skills.

Module content

Module Structure

Synthesis of Biological Molecules

LIW

6 lectures

1x 2h College Workshop

Electrochemistry

AP

5 lectures

Tutorial

Physical Organic Chemistry and Conformational Analysis

IJSF

8 lectures

Tutorial

Organometallic Chemistry

ASW

8 lectures

Tutorial

Heteroaromatic Chemistry

PAC

6 lectures

Tutorial

Practical Chemistry

RED

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
Closed exam : Chemistry for Natural Sciences IV exam		 2.5 hours 85
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled)
Online assessment : Practical online assessment		 1 hours 15

Special assessment rules

Non-reassessable

Additional assessment information

One closed examination. 4 from 5 questions should be answered containing the following topics: 'Heteroaromatic Chemistry', Physical Organic Chemistry and Conformational Analysis' and 'Organometallic Chemistry', 'Electrochemistry' and 'Synthesis of Biological Molecules'.

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
Closed exam : Chemistry for Natural Sciences IV exam		 2.5 hours 85
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled)
Online assessment : Practical online assessment		 1 hours 15

Module feedback

Written feedback will be given for tutorial work within a week. Written and/or oral feedback for workshops will be given either during the sessions or within a week. Closed exam results with per-question breakdown are returned to the students via supervisors within 5 weeks (as per special approval by the University Teaching Committee). Outline answers are made available via the Chemistry web pages when the students receive their marks, so that they can assess their own detailed progress/achievement. The examiners’ reports for each question are made available to the students via the Chemistry web pages.

Indicative reading

P. Atkins, T. Overton, J. Rourke, M. Weller, F. Armstrong, Shriver and Atkins Inorganic Chemistry, OUP, 2010.

J. Clayden, N. Greeves, S. Warren, Organic Chemistry, OUP, 2013.

P. Atkins, J. de Paula, Atkins' Physical Chemistry, OUP, 2010.


The information on this page is indicative of the module that is currently on offer. The University is constantly exploring ways to enhance and improve its degree programmes and therefore reserves the right to make variations to the content and method of delivery of modules, and to discontinue modules, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by the University. Where appropriate, the University will notify and consult with affected students in advance about any changes that are required in line with the University's policy on the Approval of Modifications to Existing Taught Programmes of Study.