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Department of Chemistry, Programme Catalogue 2016/17

RXXX-AFM23: Integrated PhD Sustainable Chemical Technologies

Leading to the award of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):
  • This programme does not have a DAP
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 42; Dissertation/Project credits: 48


Semester 1: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CE50171 Clean technology: design of sustainable chemical processes 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CE50173 Sustainable development 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select 1 units from the following list:
All students must take at least one of BB50217, CE50170 or CH50180. The choice will depend on background and intended area of study and will be agreed with the DoS.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB50217 Fundamentals of biotechnology for non-biologists 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CE50170 Principles of chemical engineering for non-engineers 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH50180 Fundamentals of organic chemistry for non-chemists 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ZZ50001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ZZ50003 Director of Studies approved unit 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Taught Units
Optional Units: Select 3 units from the following list:
Students without a background in Chemistry must take CH10087.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CE50172 Introduction to environmental management 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CE50174 Green chemistry and processes metrics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CE50175 Industrial catalytic processes 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CE50206 Design and assembly of continuous flow set-ups 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH10087 General chemistry 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH50181 Catalysis and sustainability 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH50182 Materials chemistry for sustainable energy 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH50228 Water cycle and human health 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
MN50416 Commercialisation of new technology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
XX50193 Research project 2 24 credits       [equivalent to 48 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Dissertation Period: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH50183 Public engagement 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Academic Year: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
XX50192 Research project 1 24 credits       [equivalent to 48 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.