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Department of Chemistry, Programme Catalogue 2012/13


USCH-AFB03: BSc (hons) Chemistry with Management

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY WITH MANAGEMENT

Mode of attendance: Full-time

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Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • This programme year does not have a DAP.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units
CH10133 Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table 12 Credits
CH10135 Fundamentals of organic chemistry 12 Credits
CH10137 From molecules to materials 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units
CH10009 Foundation chemistry laboratory 6 Credits
MN10070 Business economics 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units
CH10193 General practical chemistry 6 Credits
MN10248 Introduction to accounting 6 Credits

Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • This programme year does not have a DAP.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 19 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 20 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units
CH20148 Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity for natural scientists 12 Credits
CH20150 Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy for natural scientists 12 Credits
CH20152 Principles of physical chemistry for natural scientists 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Designated Essential Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
MN10071 Organisational behaviour 6 Credits
MN20072 Managing human resources 6 Credits
MN20501 Intermediate accounting 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Designated Essential Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
MN10500 Corporate finance for managers 6 Credits
MN20073 Marketing 6 Credits
MN20445 Corporate responsibility: principles and perspectives 6 Credits

Year 3

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • This programme year does not have a DAP.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification

Students who achieve an OSA of 60% or better, and who have taken an appropriate selection of units, in stage 3 of this programme may be permitted to transfer to the final year of the MSci Chemistry with Management. If you would like to be considered for transfer to the MChem at the end of this year, please contact your Director of Studies for advice BEFORE selecting your optional units.

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 3

Compulsory Units
CH30189 General chemistry 3 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Units from the following list:
Students must select either CH30144, CH30159 or both CH30050 and CH30063 during this year of the programme.
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
CH30144 Dissertation 18 Credits
CH30159 University ambassadors scheme: science 18 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3

Compulsory Units
CH30043 Advanced practical chemistry 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 Units from the following list:
CH30127 Topics in inorganic chemistry I 3 Credits
CH30128 Topics in organic chemistry I 3 Credits
CH30129 Topics in physical chemistry I 3 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 9 Credits from the following list:
NB. You may select no more than 12 credits at Intermediate level in the final year of this programme.
CH30203 Radiochemistry 3 Credits
MN20074 Business information systems 6 Credits
MN20502 Principles of finance for managers 6 Credits
MN30036 Advanced advertising theory 6 Credits
MN30040 European integration studies 1 6 Credits
MN30050 Supply management 6 Credits
MN30051 Technology & innovation management 6 Credits
MN30105 Consumer behaviour 6 Credits
MN30474 Management consulting: theory and practice 6 Credits
MN30504 Building strong brands 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Units from the following list:
Students must select either CH30144, CH30159 or both CH30050 and CH30063 during this year of the programme.
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
CH30050 The chemical literature 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 21 Credits from the following list:
NB. You may select no more than 12 credits at Intermediate level in the final year of this programme.
CH20195 Analytical chemistry 6 Credits
CH30064 Supramolecular chemistry 3 Credits
CH30086 Inorganic chemistry in biological systems 3 Credits
CH30157 Chemistry of functional materials 3 Credits
CH30211 Chemistry beyond the molecule 3 Credits
CH30212 Contemporary main group chemistry 3 Credits
MN20503 Intermediate corporate finance for managers 6 Credits
MN30054 Strategy & human resource management 6 Credits
MN30059 European integration studies 2 6 Credits
MN30076 Business strategy 6 Credits
MN30222 Innovation, industrialisation & international competitiveness 6 Credits
MN30271 Information system development 6 Credits
MN30371 Economic governance, competitiveness and policy 6 Credits
MN30372 Ethical issues in marketing 6 Credits
MN30400 Comparative business and strategy: China and India 6 Credits
MN30448 Business & the natural environment 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 Units from the following list:
Students must select either CH30144, CH30159 or both CH30050 and CH30063 during this year of the programme.
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
CH30063 Chemistry project 12 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.