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CH40207: Topics in physical chemistry II

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2014/5
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Chemistry
Further information on credits Credits: 3
Further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 1
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: EX 100%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • Exam (EX 100%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Reassessment not allowed
Further information on requisites Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20151 or take CH20152
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
This core unit will build on lectures on electrochemistry in Years 1 and 2, but explain how it can be applied in fields including corrosion measurement, biosensing and medical diagnostics.

Learning Outcomes:
After studying the Unit, students should be able to:
* demonstrate an understanding how electrochemical methods could be used to detect biomolecules
* describe and explain corrosion and how corrosion can be measured using both DC and AC electrochemical methods
* have a basic understanding of AC circuit theory and how AC methods can be used to study electrified interfaces and complex biological systems
* understand the concept of using AC methods to diagnose cancer
* read and understand recent scientific literature in the area of bioelectrochemical diagnostics.

Skills:
Problem solving (T, F, A), Scientific writing (F, A), Independent working (F).

Content:
Revision of fundamental concepts in voltammetry. Study of more complex electrochemical mechanisms including ECE, EC¿ and EC electron transfer - chemical steps. Application of voltammetric methods in biosensing of analytes including glucose and DNA. Biolectrochemistry: action potential, neural impulses and cells.
AC circuit theory and applications in electrochemistry. Corrosion: principles and measurement. Application AC impedance measurements in cancer diagnostics. Future and emerging methods utilising electrochemistry.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

CH40207 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Chemistry
  • USCH-AFM02 : MChem(Hons) Chemistry (Year 4)
  • USCH-AAM03 : MChem(Hons) Chemistry with Study year abroad (Year 4)
  • USCH-AKM02 : MChem(Hons) Chemistry with Industrial Placement (Year 4)

CH40207 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Chemistry
  • USCH-AFM05 : MChem(Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery (Year 4)
  • USCH-AAM06 : MChem(Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Study year abroad (Year 4)
  • USCH-AKM03 : MChem(Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Industrial Placement (Year 4)
  • USCH-AFM07 : MSci(Hons) Chemistry with Management (Year 4)
  • USCH-AKM07 : MSci(Hons) Chemistry with Management with Industrial Placement (Year 5)
  • RSCH-AFM03 : Integrated PhD in Chemistry
  • TSCH-AFM01 : MRes Chemistry
Programmes in Natural Sciences
  • UXXX-AFM01 : MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Year 4)
  • UXXX-AKM02 : MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences with Professional Placement (Year 5)
  • UXXX-AAM02 : MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences with Study year abroad (Year 5)

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2014/15 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2015/16 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2014/15.
* 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.