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Chemistry for Natural Sciences IV: Synthesis & Electrochemistry - CHE00015I
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching cycle |
|---|---|
| A | Spring Term 2021-22 to Summer Term 2021-22 |
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 in the area of physical chemistry and physical methods in organic chemistry.
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 heteraromatic 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 in the area of physical chemistry and physical organic chemistry.
Module content
Module Structure
|
Synthesis of Biological Molecules |
LIW |
6 lectures |
1x 2h College Workshop |
|
Electrochemistry |
AP |
9 lectures |
Tutorial |
|
Physical Organic Chemistry and Conformational Analysis |
IJSF |
8 lectures |
Tutorial |
|
Organometallic Chemistry |
ASW |
8 lectures |
Tutorial |
|
Heteroaromatic Chemistry |
PAC |
6 lectures |
Tutorial |
|
Physical/Physical Organic Practical |
RED |
|
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Assessment
| Task | Length | % of module mark |
|---|---|---|
| Essay/coursework Assessed Workshop |
N/A | 15 |
| Online Exam Chemistry for Natural Sciences IV |
N/A | 85 |
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'.
One formative practical report on a physical organic experiment in Spring week 5 with a deadline of Monday of Spring week 7. One summative practical report on a physical organic experiment in Spring week 8 with a deadline of Monday of Spring week 10. Two summative practical reports on advanced physical experiments in Summer weeks 1 and 2 where the deadlines are Monday of Summer week 3 for the former and Friday of Summer week 8 for the latter.
Reassessment
| Task | Length | % of module mark |
|---|---|---|
| Online Exam Chemistry for Natural Sciences IV |
N/A | 85 |
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. Written feedback will be provided on all summative practical work within 20 working days. 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.
