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Advanced Chemistry Concepts and Applications for Natural Sciences 1 - CHE00038I

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  • Department: Chemistry
  • Module co-ordinator: Dr. Seishi Shimizu
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: I
  • Academic year of delivery: 2024-25
    • See module specification for other years: 2023-24

Module summary

Stage 1 concepts in structural aspects of inorganic and physical chemistry are developed and applied to problems around molecular bonding and shape, vibrational modes of molecules and the behaviour of molecules in the atmosphere.

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Semester 1 2024-25

Module aims

The purpose of this module is to introduce more advanced concepts in chemistry through a blend of lectures, tutorials and workshops. The subject matter explored in this module is covered at a more advanced level compared to the foundations courses delivered as part of stage 1 and serves to signal to the students how their understanding of chemistry will be expected to develop in its sophistication throughout the course. Practical work in chemistry is introduced.

Module learning outcomes

At the end of this module students will be able to:

  • describe and discuss inorganic/physical chemistry concepts at an intermediate level, specifically on topics of bonding, vibration and energy, including the applications to atmosphere;
  • integrate the principles taught in this module with the skills and strategies developed in Stage 1 Foundations of Chemistry for Natural Sciences modules;
  • use principles taught in this module to interpret, critically evaluate and solve unseen problems in tutorials and workshops and to interpret and inform practical work;
  • communicate their thinking on these topics, both in writing and verbally, and contribute to discussions in small group tutorials and workshops.
  • be able to use the foundational principles of practical chemistry, to conduct routine laboratory work safely, and to demonstrate competence in general laboratory skills

Module content

Advanced Chemistry Concepts and Applications for Natural Sciences 1

Fundamentals of Atmospheric Chemistry (5 lectures, college workshop) BSN

Application of Group Theory to Molecular Orbitals and Vibrations (9 lectures, central workshop, tutorial) DWB

Advanced Analytical techniques for structure determination: Applications of NMR (PAOB)

Practical & skills (10 credits)

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
Closed exam : ACCA for NS1 exam		 1.5 hours 50
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
Closed exam : Advanced Analytical Techniques for Natural Sciences open-book in-person exam		 1 hours 15
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
Practical Theory Quiz online exam		 1 hours 15
Essay/coursework
Lab portfolio : Practical Portfolio		 N/A 20

Special assessment rules

Other

Additional assessment information

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
Closed exam : ACCA for NS1 exam		 1.5 hours 50
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
Closed exam : Advanced Analytical Techniques for Natural Sciences open-book in-person exam		 1 hours 15
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled)
Practical Theory Quiz online exam		 1 hours 15
Essay/coursework
Lab portfolio : Practical Portfolio		 N/A 20

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. 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. Laboratory demonstrators will provide feedback during lab sessions.

Indicative reading

P. Atkins, T. Overton, J. Rourke, M. Weller, F. Armstrong, “Shriver and Atkin’s Inorganic Chemistry”, OUP, 2010.

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

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


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