Chemistry Unit Catalogue

CHEY0001: Introductory chemistry
Semester 1
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX80 CW20
Requisites: Ex CHEY0008
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide an introduction or `appetize' to descriptive chemistry and to establish the need to have access to theories which explain bonding and the periodic table.
Content:
Atomic structure, orbitals, Periodic classification, covalent bonding, hybridization, organic functional groups and stereochemistry, structure and reactivity of the carbon-carbon double bond, aromatic compounds, introduction to coordination chemistry including stereochemistry and VSEPR, chemistry of the alkali metals and the halogens, a comparison of the left and right of the Periodic Table.

CHEY0002: Kinetics & mechanism 1
Semester 1
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX80 CW20
Requisites: Ex CHEY0008
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce the concept of reaction mechanism in the context of key reactions of organic and inorganic chemistry. To provide a grounding in measurement and analysis of chemical reaction rates. Students should be able to interpret rate data from kinetic studies in the gas phase and in solution and relate this information to reaction mechanisms. Students should recognize the fundamental unity brought by a mechanistic approach in preparation for future study of diverse reactions in organic and inorganic chemistry.
Content:
Kinds of organic reaction and how they occur: polar and radical reactions; influence of solvation. Electrophilic addition to an alkene to introduce rates and equilibria, bond dissociation energy, energy diagrams, transition states and intermediates. Definition of rate law, order and molecularity. Determination of order, rate constant and half life. Temperature dependence of reaction rates; activation energy and frequency factor. Nucleophilic substitutions and eliminations in organic and inorganic chemistry. Electrophilic substitution. Collision theory. Kinetic approach to equilibrium. Activation and diffusion control. Kinetic vs. thermodynamic control of reactions.

CHEY0003: Functional group transformations
Semester 1
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX80 CW20
Requisites: Ex CHEY0008
Aims & learning objectives:
To describe the general properties, reactions and methods of synthesis for monofunctionalized aliphatic compounds. To explain the electronic structure and shape of the various functional groups (FG's) and describe the origins of reactivity of these groups. To extend the above discussion to encompass aromatic counterparts. To understand the special stability of aromatic compounds and how this affects reactivity.
Content:
Properties, isomerision, synthesis and reactions of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes, Interconversion of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes. Other monofunctionalized aliphatic compounds (properties, synthesis reactions) including haloalkenes, alcohols, ethers, ketones, aldehydes, acids esters. Aromatic FG's: bezene, anti-aromatics and their properties.

CHEY0004: Equilibria in chemical systems
Semester 2
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX80 CW20
Requisites: Ex CHEY0008
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce the basic principles governing chemical reactions and processes in terms of thermodynamic properties and to describe some features of solids, liquids and gases. Students should be able to interpret phase diagrams, make predictions about the feasibility of chemical processes and appreciate the factors which influence phase behaviour.
Content:
Thermodynamics of chemical systems in terms of free energy and equilibrium constants with examples drawn from chemical reactions, redox and electrochemical processes. Acids and bases. Phase behaviour of solids, liquids and gases. Intermolecular forces in liquids and gases. Ideal and non-ideal gases and solutions. A number of reactions will be used as case-studies to illustrate the principles.

CHEY0005: Introduction to main group chemistry
Semester 2
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX80 CW20
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Aims & learning objectives:
To describe modern ideas about chemical bonding . To describe the basic principles of s- and p- block chemistry so that predictions and rationalisations of fundamental reaction and structural chemistry can be made.
Content:
Chemical bonding theory, shapes of molecules. The s-block elements, reactivity and size; solid state structures, radius ratio rule, cell projections for common structural types; chemistry in aqueous and non-aqueous media. Oxidation states of the p-block elements, stability, lone pair effect, free energy (Frost) diagrams; p-bonding, role of d-orbials in p-block chemistry; chemistry of the halogens and noble gas and their inter-relationship; basic organometallic chemistry of (-bonded species.

CHEY0006: Spectroscopy
Semester 2
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX80 CW20
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Aims & learning objectives:
Introduction to the principles of molecular spectroscopy. The students will be capable of interpreting experimental spectra and analysing their results to obtain spectroscopic constants. Application of spectroscopic methods to solve structural methods in organic chemistry.
Content:
Introduction to electromagnetic radiation. Rotational spectroscopy; rigid rotor model. Vibrational spectroscopy. Linear ditomics and polyatomic molecules. Vibration-rotation spectroscopy . Electronic spectra of conjugated compounds. IR spectra of functional group containing compounds. Origins and applications of proton and carbon NMR spectra. Introduction to mass spectrometry. Natural science students must have undertaken CHEY0008 and CHEY0007 in the previous year.

CHEY0009: Basic chemistry laboratory
Semester 1
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: Ex CHEY0008
Aims & learning objectives:
Laboratory work is an essential part of a chemistry course. This foundation course is designed to impart essential basic techniques in practical chemistry that will be important throughout the degree course. Interpretation of results obtained in the light of theories and concepts developed in other units will also be an aim. Students will be expected to develop reporting skills and to consider rational conclusions arising from experimental observations. The use of PC's to analyse numerical data will be introduced.
Content:
Experiments designed to illustrate basic principles of volumetric acid-base, redox and complexometric analytical chemistry. Titrations, Analytical calculations, Precision and accuracy in unit operations. Basic manipulative techniques such as assembly of glassware, crystallisation and purification of compounds. Preparation of standard solutions and assembly of basic apparatus. Introduction to using PC's and spreadsheets for analysing results.

CHEY0010: Inorganic chemistry laboratory 1
Semester 1
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: Ex CHEY0008
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce students to the basic techniques of synthetic and analytical inorganic chemistry. To foster a good scientific style in the presentation of data and to develop students' ability to manipulate and interpret scientific data.
Content:
Analysis by titration, gravimetry, flame photometry and spectrophotometry; preparation of compounds selected from Group 14 - 17 elements and their reaction chemistry.

CHEY0010: Inorganic chemistry laboratory 1
Semester 2
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: PR100
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Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce students to the basic techniques of synthetic and analytical inorganic chemistry. To foster a good scientific style in the presentation of data and to develop students' ability to manipulate and interpret scientific data.
Content:
Analysis by titration, gravimetry, flame photometry and spectrophotometry; preparation of compounds selected from Group 14 - 17 elements and their reaction chemistry.

CHEY0011: Organic chemistry laboratory 1
Semester 1
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: Ex CHEY0008
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide an introduction to the basic techniques of experimental organic chemistry. The student should be able to incorporate the mechanistic organic chemistry that is presented in lectures with the appropriate laboratory experiment.
Content:
Separation and identification techniques. Reactions of double bonds, to include dehydration and electrophilic addition. Reactions involving the carbonyl group, to include; the aldol reaction, synthesis of esters and amides, the reduction of a ketone . Electrophilic aromatic substitution.

CHEY0011: Organic chemistry laboratory 1
Semester 2
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: PR100
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Aims & learning objectives:
To provide an introduction to the basic techniques of experimental organic chemistry. The student should be able to incorporate the mechanistic organic chemistry that is presented in lectures with the appropriate laboratory experiment.
Content:
Separation and identification techniques. Reactions of double bonds, to include dehydration and electrophilic addition. Reactions involving the carbonyl group, to include; the aldol reaction, synthesis of esters and amides, the reduction of a ketone . Electrophilic aromatic substitution.

CHEY0012: Physical chemistry laboratory 1
Semester 1
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: Ex CHEY0008
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide a basic training in laboratory skills for Physical Chemistry. To relate experimental work to the scientific theory behind the experiment and thus give a fuller understanding of the theory. The student should be able to use scientific apparatus with care and confidence, make observations accurately, estimate the possible errors, produce a satisfactory written report and, above all, to have a critical appreciation of the purpose, significance and limitations of any experimental study.
Content:
A series of experiments based on principles introduced during lecture units which may include: Determination of thermodynamic properties of chemical reactions using thermochemical and electrochemical approaches. Spectroscopic analysis of compounds to measure physical properties. Study of the rates of chemical reactions by a number of methods.

CHEY0012: Physical chemistry laboratory 1
Semester 2
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: PR100
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Aims & learning objectives:
To provide a basic training in laboratory skills for Physical Chemistry. To relate experimental work to the scientific theory behind the experiment and thus give a fuller understanding of the theory. The student should be able to use scientific apparatus with care and confidence, make observations accurately, estimate the possible errors, produce a satisfactory written report and, above all, to have a critical appreciation of the purpose, significance and limitations of any experimental study.
Content:
A series of experiments based on principles introduced during lecture units which may include: Determination of thermodynamic properties of chemical reactions using thermochemical and electrochemical approaches. Spectroscopic analysis of compounds to measure physical properties. Study of the rates of chemical reactions by a number of methods.

CHEY0013: Characterization methods
Semester 1
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX80 CW20
Requisites: Pre CHEY0006
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide an introduction to a number of techniques for characterisation of chemical compounds including X-ray diffraction, and the origins and applications of NMR and ESR spectroscopy, To describe chromatographic and photometric methods of chemical analysis. Students should understand the principles of the techniques and be able to apply them in interpreting straightforward example of results. Selection of particular techniques to solve particular problems will be a feature of the unit.
Content:
Overview of X-ray generation and use of filters. Crystal classes, lattices and unit cells. Bragg's law. Uses of powder diffraction. General principles of NMR-Magnetic properties of nuclei, sensitivity and abundance. Spectra of I = 1/2 nuclei. Chemical shifts and coupling constants. Problems with I > 1/2 nuclei. More advanced NMR techniques. Magnetic properties of the electron and origin and interpretation of ESR spectra. Gas and liquid chromatographic methods of analysis and applications. Origins of fluorescence, phosphorescence and analytical applications. Electroanalytical methods of chemical analysis.

CHEY0014: Synthesis of organic molecules
Semester 1
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX80 CW20
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Aims & learning objectives:
To provide the student with a working knowledge of important classes of organic transformations, including mechanisms. To give an overview of retrosynthetic analysis as a valuable method for the design of an organic molecule. To enable the student to design syntheses of heterocyclic and alicyclic compounds.
Content:
The principles of retrosynthesis. The use of carbon nucleophiles in retrosynthesis. Malonate ester synthesis and applications. Umpolung reagents. Alkene synthesis, including Wittig reaction. Oxidation reactions of alkenes and alcohols. Reduction reactions of ketones and other carbonyl compounds. Protecting groups and strategy in organic synthesis. The synthesis of ring systems including discussion of pericyclic reactions and stereoelectronic effects. Synthesis of large rings, spirocyclic and bicyclic compounds. The chemistry of alicyclic systems. Description and synthesis of heterocycles. Routes to pyrroles, farron, thiphene, pyridine and indoles and their reactivity. Synthesis and reactivity of pyridines, quinolines and isoquinolines. Synthesis and reactivity of 3- and 4-membered ring heterocycles. Natural science students must have undertaken CHEY0008 and CHEY0007.

CHEY0015: Transition metal chemistry
Semester 1
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX80 CW20
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Aims & learning objectives:
To develop bonding models that can be applied to a consideration of the properties of transition metal compounds. To present the general chemical features of d-block elements in their normal oxidation states. To describe the basic features of low oxidation state compounds involving (-acceptor ligands particularly carbon monoxide, nitric oxide and dinitrogen. To introduce the chemistry of transition metal compounds containing metal-carbon (- and (-bonds.
Content:
Review of earlier material on coordination numbers, geometries, isomerism. Bonding theories e.g. Crystal Field Theory and its limitations, elementary MO theory. Explanation of structural and chemical properties of transition metal- ligand complexes. including metal carbonyls, metal nitrosyls and dinitrogen complexes. Organometallics - nomenclature, electron counting, hapticities. Metal-carbon (- and (-bonding and examples of each. Applications and uses of organometallics. Natural science students must have undertaken CHEY0008 and CHEY0007.

CHEY0016: Interfacial chemistry
Semester 2
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX80 CW20
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Aims & learning objectives:
To provide an introduction to the physical chemistry of interfaces of various types and to illustrate its significance in catalysis, colloids and electrochemistry. At the end of the module the student should be able to describe how and why the molecular structure of an interface controls macroscopic properties of surfaces; explain how the structure of an interface can be probed; explain the quantitative basis of heteregeneous catalysis; explain the reasons for the stability of colloidal dispersions. and explain the basis of electron transfer at interfaces.
Content:
Introduction to surfaces and interfaces. Molecular origin of surface tension. Consequences of surface tension - wetting, Laplace pressure, capillary rise. Gas-solid adsorption - Langmuir and BET isotherms. Kinetics of catalysis. Solid-liquid adsorption. Gibb's equation. Monolayers. Micellisation. Colloid stability. Interfacial catalysed reactions. Electrode reactions. Electron transfer at interfaces. Surface spectroscopy. Phase equilibrium at interfaces. Natural science students must have undertaken CHEY0008 and CHEY0007.

CHEY0017: Kinetics & mechanism 2
Semester 2
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX80 CW20
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Aims & learning objectives:
To summarize the main factors which determine the mechanism of a reaction and how these affect the reaction rate. To illustrate some experimental methods for studying reaction rates and elucidating reaction mechanisms with reference to examples from organic and inorganic chemistry. To introduce the chemistry of some important reactive intermediates.
Content:
Evidence for mechanisms and intermediates; principles for acceptability;. Solvent and substituent effects on equilibria. Rates for reactions of various kinetic orders, and kinetic treatment of more complex mechanisms. Theoretical treatments of reaction kinetics and examples of their application.. Reactions in solution. Catalysis by acids and bases.; Nucleophilic catalysis. Stereochemistry and mechanism. Aspects of the chemistry of carbocations, carbanions, radicals, carbenes, nitrenes, and arynes. Experimental methods for fast reactions: Basic photochemical processes. Applications of photochemistry. New methods of studying reactions: molecular beams; infra-red chemiluminescence. Natural science students must have undertaken CHEY0008 and CHEY0007.

CHEY0018: Environmental chemistry
Semester 2
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX80 CW20
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Aims & learning objectives:
To provide an introduction to various aspects of chemistry which have an impact on the environment. To promote an understanding of the major chemical processes contributing to the structure and stability of the biosphere and the effects of human activities theron.
Content:
The nature, properties and applications of radioactivity and radioactive elements. Production and recycling of nuclear fuels. Uses of radioactivity and its effects on the environment. General features determining the composition of the biosphere. Major chemical cycles and dynamic versus thermodynamic control. Atmospheric chemistry and the roles of N, O and halogens in relation to ozone producing cycles and organic radicals. Acid rain and the Greenhouse effect. Analytical chemistry of elements and compounds found in the environment and speciation studies. Some case studies will be featured to illustrate the principles..

CHEY0019: Structure & bonding in chemical systems
Semester 2
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX80 CW20
Requisites: Pre CHEY0007
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide an introduction to a range of tools that enable us to investigate a range of chemical properties and relate them to molecular structure and bonding. The student should will learn to use knowledge of molecular structure to characterise vibrational spectra and chemical bonding and at a more fundamental level use quantum mechanics to generate and rationalise the structure and bonding in organic molecules.
Content:
The concept of symmetry and symmetry operations and their use to generate point groups for molecular species. Group theory and spectroscopy. Solving the Schrodinger equation and the calculation of energy levels. Development of the variation method applied to diatomics and hydrocarbons. Calculation of electronic and bonding energies, the relationship between molecular orbitals, electron density and reactivity. Extensions to perocyclic reactions. Importance of frontier molecular orbitals (FMO) to cycloaddition reactions, endo selectivity of Diels-Alder reaction and FMO analysis of sigmatropic rearrangements. Stereochemical considerations in complex molecules. Natural science students must have undertaken CHEY0008 & CHEY0007.

CHEY0020: Inorganic chemistry laboratory 2
Semester 1
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: PR100
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Aims & learning objectives:
To complement some of the material presented in Year 2 units. To provide experience in synthetic inorganic chemistry and to introduce a range of experimental techniques. To improve familiarity with physical methods of structure elucidation. To improve interpretative skills and report writing.
Content:
Experiments designed to illustrate the important features of metal d-block chemistry coordination chemistry, organometallics and metal-metal bonded compounds. Information will be obtained from physical methods e.g. vibrational spectroscopy, NMR, visible and ultraviolet spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, thermal analysis. Interpretation of spectroscopic and other experimental data. Experiments illustrating specific techniques e.g. column chromatography, photochemistry will also be performed.

CHEY0021: Organic chemistry laboratory 2
Semester 2
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: PR100
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Aims & learning objectives:
To extend the skills and techniques used in practical organic chemistry. To complement some of the lecture material presented in other Year 2 units. To provide experience in synthetic organic chemistry and, in particular, spectroscopic interpretation of structural features of compounds.
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Experiments designed to illustrate the wide diversity of organic chemistry ranging from physical principles to organic synthesis and through to biological and natural product chemistry. Spectrosopic data will be collected in order to deduce spacial, structural and chemical features of synthesised molecules.

CHEY0022: Physical chemistry laboratory 2
Semester 2
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: PR100
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Aims & learning objectives:
To build on existing physical chemistry techniques and reinforce lecture material by introducing advanced experimental and techniques. Topics will be selected from appropriate lecture units and experiments used to demonstrate their significance. Students will become very well grounded in PC analysis of data sets, experimental design and safe working with modern physical chemistry apparatus.
Content:
6 self-contained practical experiments requiring computer based analysis of results and input from the student into the way the experiment is performed. Experiments likely to be included involve surface analysis, colloid science, polymer viscosities, vibrational spectroscopy, phase diagrams and gas-chromatography

CHEY0023: Computational chemistry laboratory
Semester 1
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: PR100
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Aims & learning objectives:
Practical introduction to the use of computational packages for molecular modelling and database searching as tools for the solution of chemical problems.
Content:
Molecular mechanics, energy minimization, geometry optimization. Molecular vibrations and molecular dynamics. Molecular orbital calculations, properties, transition states, spectroscopy. Databases for chemical structures and chemical synthesis design.

CHEY0024: Inorganic & computational chemistry laboratory
Semester 1
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: PR100
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Aims & learning objectives:
To complement some of the material presented in Year 2 units. To provide experience in synthetic chemistry and to introduce a range of experimental techniques. To improve familiarity with spectroscopic and physical methods of structure elucidation. To improve interpretive skills and report writing. Practical introduction to the use of computational packages for molecular modelling and database searching as tools for the solution of chemical problems.
Content:
Experiments designed to illustrate the important features of metal d-block chemistry coordination chemistry, organometallics and metal-metal bonded compounds. Computation techniques to be introduced may include Molecular mechanics, energy minimization and geometry optimization. Databases for chemical structures and chemical synthesis design.

CHEY0025: Physical & organic chemistry laboratory
Semester 2
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 2
Assessment: PR100
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Aims & learning objectives:
To build on existing physical chemistry techniques and reinforce lecture material by introducing advanced experimental and techniques. Topics will be selected from appropriate lecture units and experiments used to demonstrate their significance. Students will become grounded in PC analysis of data sets, experimental design and safe working with modern physical chemistry apparatus. To provide experience in synthetic chemistry and to introduce a range of experimental techniques. To improve familiarity with spectroscopic and physical methods of structure elucidation.
Content:
Practical experiments requiring computer based analysis of results and input from the student into the way the experiment is performed. Experiments likely to be included involve surface analysis, colloid science, and gas-chromatography. Experiments designed to illustrate the wide diversity of organic chemistry. Information will be obtained from physical methods e.g. vibrational spectroscopy, NMR, visible and ultraviolet spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, thermal analysis. Interpretation of spectroscopic and other experimental data.

CHEY0026: Organic chemistry
Semester 1
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Pre CHEY0013, Pre CHEY0014, Pre CHEY0015
Aims & learning objectives:
To revise the basic principles of organic chemistry taught in previous units and to consider two areas of advanced organic chemistry in detail: New synthetic methodologies and Other elements in organic chemistry To introduce the idea that organic chemistry extends to atoms other than carbon. To reflect the importance of transition metal catalysed reactions to modern organic synthesis. To describe some important organic transformations based on the chemistry of main group elements. Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these strategies are employed to overcome synthetic problems. To provide a revision of retrosynthetic analysis and to build up an understanding of selectivity in organic synthesis. Students should develop a familiarity with fundamental synthetic strategies. To provide an overview of the use of the Aldol and Diels Alder reactions in complex organic synthesis.
Content:
Transition metal organometallics. Catalytic coupling reactions. Carbonylation reactions. Catalysed reactions involving alkenes. Hydrocarbonylation. Metal carbenes in catalysis. Allyl and arene complexes in organic synthesis. General aspects of organosilicon chemistry. Silicon protecting groups. Silyl enol ethers. Synthesis and reactivity of allyl silanes and boranes. Sulphur chemistry, oxidation levels and ease of deprotonation. Swern reaction. Sulphurylides. Methods of alkene formation Revision of retrosynthetic analysis (synthons, disconnections and real reagents). Regiocontrol and stereocontrol in the formation of enolates and in the reactions which they undergo. A discussion of the aldol reaction (E/Z enolates, enantioselectivity and diastereoselectivity. Zimmerman Traxler transition states). The factors which affect regioselectivity in addition reactions. Oxidation reactions of alkenes and alcohols and issues of chemoselectivity. Reduction reaction. Selectivity of Diels Alder reactions in synthesis. Other electrocyclic reactions and applications to the control of stereochemistry. Synthetic strategies will be discussed in the synthesis of selected target molecules.

CHEY0027: Chemistry topics
Semester 1
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Pre CHEY0013, Pre CHEY0016, Pre CHEY0017
Aims & learning objectives:
This core course will comprise three a detailed discussion of three distinct topics. Polymer Chemistry: To provide an introduction to the synthesis, characterisation and applications of polymeric materials. Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how polymer structure can be influenced by the methods of synthesis and how this affects material properties. Physical Organic Chemistry: To extend the study of physical aspects of organic chemistry initiated in previous units. To provide a working knowledge of experimental tools for investigation of reaction mechanisms and transition-state structure, through application of rate-equilibrium relationships and isotope effects. Structural Methods in Inorganic Chemistry: To introduce the technique of single crystal X-ray crystallography as a tool for molecular structure determination. To provide an understanding of the physical basis, limitations and information available from NMR, NQR and Mossbaurer Spectroscopics. Students should understand simple space group assignments and the steps involved in solving a single crystal structure. and be able to interpret a wide range of spectra.
Content:
Polymer chemistry: Classification and types of polymers. Synthesis of polymers with examples taken from several different classes (addition, step-growth, ring opening, organometallic) with the emphasis on how physicochemical considerations influence the polymer structure. Characterisation of polymers (molecular weight and chain length, spectroscopy, thermal methods). Structure and morphology of polymers and how this influences properties. Polymer solutions and thermodynamics of polymer mixtures. A survey of recent applications taken from current research and industrial topics. Physical Organic Chemistry: Energy changes in equilibria and reactivity. Transition states and saddle points. Activation parameters. Analysis of reaction coordinates. Principle of Least Nuclear Motion. Hammond Postulate. More OFerrall - Jencks diagrams. Rate - equilibrium correlations. Hammett equation as an example of a linear free-energy relationship. Significance of s and r for reactivity and mechanism. Complex Hammett plots : change in mechanism vs change in rate-determining step. Equilibrium and kinetic isotope effects. Primary and secondary effects and their significance. Heavy-atom effects. Structural Methods in Inorganic Chemistry: Brief introduction to crystallography. Crystal classes and lattices. Unit cells. Periodicity in lattices and space group diagrams. Photographic techniques for single crystals. Data collection procedures and collecting data. Low temperature data. Neutron and electron diffraction. Nuclear spins and abundances. Spectra at molecules with a dilute spin nucleus. Variable temperature NMR. Solid state NMR spectroscopy. Quadrupolar nuclei, relaxation and linewidths. Origin of NQR spectra. Mossbauer spectroscopy - origins and problems. Isomer shift and quadupole splitting.

CHEY0028: Inorganic chemistry
Semester 2
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Pre CHEY0013, Pre CHEY0015, Pre CHEY0019
Aims & learning objectives:
To revise the basic principles of inorganic chemistry taught in previous units and to consider two areas of advanced inorganic chemistry in detail: Inorganic reaction mechanisms and Chemistry of p-block elements. To outline areas of current interest in p-block chemistry, highlighting the industrial application of p-block compounds in the electronics industry. The unit will also reinforce the use of spectroscopic methods in structural analysis. To give an understanding the mechanisms of reactions at main group and transition metal centres - a key component in designing synthetic methods, developing industrial catalysts and investigating metalloenzymes.
Content:
Synthetic and structural trends in the organometallic compounds of the common oxidation states; low oxidation state chemistry; multiple bonding, aromoticity in main group chemistry; MOCVD and the microelectronics industry. Mechanistic detail on examples of substitution reactions, electron transfer and ligand-based reactions.

CHEY0029: Physical chemistry
Semester 2
Credits: 6
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Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Pre CHEY0016, Pre CHEY0017
Aims & learning objectives:
To revise the basic principles of physical chemistry taught in previous units and to consider two areas of advanced physical chemistry in detail: Statistical Thermodynamics and Spectroscopy/photochemistry. To show the relationship between the study of bulk properties and the study of individual molecules using theory and spectroscopy. To give an overview of the extensions required to study reaction kinetics and to treat solids. The student should understand how to use the numerical tools for calculating thermodynamic properties from spectroscopy and be able to assess the reliability of this approach under different conditions. To illustrate the main physical processes associated with the formation and decay of electronically excited states and to illustrate up-to-date views of the instrumentation involved in modern photochemistry. Students should gain a fundamental understanding of a range of photophysical and photochemical processes.
Content:
Description of energy partition, the Boltzmann Distribution Law. and quantum statistics. Derivation of partition functions, their use to calculate properties and comparison with experimental techniques. Evaluation of equilibrium and rate constants. Statistical thermodynamics of solids. Introduction to lattice dynamics, definitions of phonons and phonon dispersion curves. Comparison of real materials with Debye and Einstein models. Absorption and emission of light. Jablonskii scheme. Excited state kinetics and quenching. Experimental methods. Properties and reactions of excited states. Examples of photochemical processes including photosynthesis, photography, solar energy conversion and atmospheric photochemistry.

CHEY0030: Advances in coordination chemistry
Semester 1
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Pre CHEY0015
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide an introduction to more advanced aspects of and recent developments in coordination chemistry. Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of why the coordination chemistry of the 2nd and 3rd row transition elements continues to attract considerable and widespread research attention.
Content:
Introduction and revision of basic principles. Coordination compounds in medicine (platinum anti-tumour compounds, gold drugs and technection chemistry). Dihydrogen and other (-bonded complexes. Dinitrogen as a ligand and model for nitrogen fixation Nitrosyls and sulphur dioxide compounds. Self assembly and recognition processes in coordination chemistry. Mechanistic effects in Gold chemistry. Cluster chemistry

CHEY0031: Organometallics
Semester 1
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Pre CHEY0015
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide a description of recent modern developments in organo transition metal chemistry and to use this unit to highlight fundamental principles.
Content:
Ziegler-Natta polymerisation of alkenes; the development the so-called Kaminsky catalysts, alkene metathesis; the co-polymerisation of carbon monoxide and alkenes as a route to biodegradable polymers.

CHEY0032: Complex fluids
Semester 1
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Pre CHEY0016
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide an introduction to the physical properties of complex condensed phases which show an intermediate degree of order. To describe how the molecular structure of these phases determines their macroscopic properties. At the end of the unit the student should be able to: Describe the molecular basis for liquid crystalline phase behaviour. and spectroscopic and scattering methods which may be used to probe the structure of matter and explain why the work. Describe the reasons for self-assembly in amphiphilic molecules and rationalise the consequent structures formed. including the phase behaviour observed in colloidal suspensions. To outline the basis for the technological applications of complex fluids.
Content:
Definitions of Complex fluids. Liquid crystal structures - nematic, columnar and smectic phases. Scattering techniques. Optical properties of LC phases. Theories of LC phase formation. Self assembly. Spheres, rods and lamellar structures. Probing structure by neutron scattering, NMR, Microemulsions. Phase behaviour in colloidal suspension.

CHEY0033: Electrochemistry
Semester 1
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Pre CHEY0016
Aims & learning objectives:
This course provides an introduction to kinetic electrochemistry. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how electrode kinetics and mass transport phenomenon influence experimental electrochemical measurements. The course will provide a general overview of the applications of electrochemistry in the 'real' world.
Content:
Introduction to electrode kinetics. Models of electron transfer. Theory. How voltage influences the rate constant for electronics reactions. Mass transport; convertion, diffusion and migration. Experimental techniques: voltammetry-cyclic and potential step measurements. Hydrodynamic systems - the rotating disc and dropping mercury electrodes. Microelectrodies. Devices for the investigation of rapid chemical reactions. The structure of the electrode/solution interface: the electrical double layer. Spectroelectrochemistry, infra red, UV/VIS and ESR.

CHEY0035: Recent developments in organic chemistry
Semester 2
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Pre CHEY0014
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce some topics of current research interest to students with a specialised interest in organic chemistry. To explain the importance and history of new developments and their significance.
Content:
Introduction to and examples of asymmetric catalysis. Asymmetric isomerisations. Catalytic asymmetric reduction of carbonyl groups. Asymmetric oxidations - epoxidation and dehydroxylation. Biotransformations. Approaches to the synthesis of some natural products of current interest because of their biological activity will be examined. A number of molecules of current interest will be analysed with emphasis on the synthetic problems posed by their complex structures.

CHEY0036: Biopolymers
Semester 2
Credits: 3
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Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Pre CHEY0016
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide an overview of biopolymer structures (protein, carbohydrate, nucleic acids) and biopolymer biosynthesis. To understand the relationship between proteins and DNA, how proteins are made, how DNA may be sequences and why this should be important.
Content:
Peptide chemistry and peptide sequencing and synthesis; monosaccharide and oligosaccharide chemistry, including stereochemistry; synthesis of disaccharides; brief resume of DNA and genes; the genetic code and gene malfunction; chemical synthesis of DNA; why it is important; definition of an oligonucleotide; chemical synthesis of oligonucleotides using solid phase techniques; DNA sequencing: definition; importance; two methods for sequencing DNA.

CHEY0037: Medicinal chemistry
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Pre CHEY0014
Aims & learning objectives:
Although the subject matter may vary from year to year and reflect the interests of individual lecturers, the aim of this course will remain constant. It is to use certain types of compounds, which have important medicinal applications to illustrate the complex relationships that exist between organic chemistry and medicine. In addition, the course is designed to exemplify advanced methods using in the assembly of therapeutically valuable drugs of both natural and synthetic origins.
Content:
Typically two disease areas will be selected for discussion and the drugs currently used to combat them will be identified. The modes of action of these agents will be surveyed with the emphasis firmly based upon the chemical/biochemical reactions involved. The synthesis of the drugs, including methods of stereocontrol, will feature heavily, reflecting the fact that the unit will be taught by organic chemists, rather than biochemists. Suitable topics currently include anticancer drugs, analgesics, prostaglandins, beta-lactams, and compounds useful in the control of acid secretion.

CHEY0038: An introduction to neutron & x-ray scattering for chemists
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Pre CHEY0013
Aims & learning objectives:
To demonstrate the applicability of neutron scattering in chemistry, and contrast with modern X-ray techniques. Students will be able to understanding the advantages of neutrons over conventional techniques, how NS spectrometers are designed and optimised for specific experimental requirements, how NS data analysis is undertaken and what systems are appropriate for study.
Content:
Introduction, why neutrons? properties of the neutron and production of high fluxes. Comparison with X-ray sources, synchrotron radiation. Neutron scattering theory, coherent and incoherent scattering, neutron and X-ray spectrometers and experimental design. Detection of neutrons. Small angle-scattering of X-rays and neutrons. Neutron and X-ray reflection. Inelastic scattering and magnetic diffraction. Analysis of time of flight data and small angle scattering.

CHEY0039: Computational chemistry
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide an introduction to computational chemistry describing the range of chemical problems accessible to these techniques and their limitations. Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between interatomic forces and chemical properties and identify where computer simulation techniques have made an impact.
Content:
Definitions of terms such as ensembles and periodic boundaries. Description of energy minimisation methods. Introduction to zeolite catalysts and the role of energy minimisation in understanding their properties. Introduction to molecular dynamics and its use in calculating thermodynamic and diffusion properties. The role of molecular dynamics in modelling ionic diffusion and relevance to Fast Ionic Conductors. Introduction to Monte Carlo techniques, including applications e.g. crystal growth. Calculation of energy using either electronic or atomistic approaches (i.e. quantum or classical mechanics). Development of potential models for covalent and ionic systems. Extensions of these techniques to pharmaceutical problems.

CHEY0040: Introduction to chemical research 1
Semester 1
Credits: 12
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Undergraduate Masters
Assessment:
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To allow students to experience a practical research project typical of research in an academic environment. To further develop and reinforce the skills necessary for research work.
Content:
A research topic will be selected in conjunction with a supervising member of staff and a program of experimental work planned. In addition to the experimental aspects, appropriate library work will be conducted. Aspects of project planning, safety, report writing skills and oral presentations will be introduced as appropriate.

CHEY0042: Advances in inorganic chemistry
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Pre CHEY0015
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide an introduction to advanced aspects of, and recent developments in, inorganic chemistry.
Content:
A topic of current interest in inorganic chemistry will be selected and explored in detail.

CHEY0043: Advanced practical chemistry 1
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: PR65 OR35
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce students to an extended piece of practical chemistry involving planning and executing experimental work and reporting the results in a number of formats. Other factors such as communication skills and teamwork will be emphasised.
Content:
Students will work in small groups on problems of an investigative nature selected from a list of available projects. A problem will be set and appropriate experimental protocols will need to be researched and designed. After completion of the work, a variety of reporting formats will be used (poster, oral, report) to emphasise students' communication skills.

CHEY0045: Chemical research project
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: DS60 OR40
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To allow students to experience a practical research project typical of research in an academic environment. To further develop and reinforce the skills necessary for research work.
Content:
A research topic will be selected in conjunction with a supervising member of staff and a program of experimental work planned. In addition to the experimental aspects, appropriate library work will be conducted. Aspects of project planning, safety, report writing skills and oral presentations will be introduced as appropriate.

CHEY0045: Chemical research project
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: DS60 OR40
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To allow students to experience a practical research project typical of research in an academic environment. To further develop and reinforce the skills necessary for research work.
Content:
A research topic will be selected in conjunction with a supervising member of staff and a program of experimental work planned. In addition to the experimental aspects, appropriate library work will be conducted. Aspects of project planning, safety, report writing skills and oral presentations will be introduced as appropriate.

CHEY0046: Advanced practical chemistry 2
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: PR65 OR35
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce students to an extended piece of practical chemistry involving planning and executing experimental work and reporting the results in a number of formats. Other factors such as communication skills and teamwork will be emphasised.
Content:
Students will work in small groups on problems of an investigative nature selected from a list of available projects. A problem will be set and appropriate experimental protocols will need to be researched and designed. After completion of the work, a variety of reporting formats will be used (poster, oral, report) to emphasise students' communication skills.

CHEY0047: Chemistry research 1
Semester 1
Credits: 24
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Undergraduate Masters
Assessment:
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:

Content:


CHEY0048: Chemistry research 2
Semester 2
Credits: 24
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Undergraduate Masters
Assessment:
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Chemistry research 1 (CHEY0047).
Content:
A continuation of Chemistry research 1 (CHEY0047).

CHEY0049: Introduction to chemical research 2
Semester 2
Credits: 12
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Undergraduate Masters
Assessment: DS55 OR30 OT15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce students to an extended piece of practical research work in an academic environment and reinforce the background skills necessary for research work. This unit continues from the co-requisite in Semester 1.
Content:
A research topic will be selected in conjunction with a supervising member of staff and a program of experimental work planned. In addition to the experimental aspects, appropriate library work will be conducted. Aspects of project planning, safety, report writing skills and oral presentations will be introduced as appropriate.

CHEY0050: The chemical literature
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: RP80 OR20
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce students to the skills necessary in retrieving information from a variety of Chemical Literature sources and preparation of an in-depth report on a topic.
Content:
In conjunction with a supervisor, a topic of recent research or other chemical significance will be selected. Several key references will be identified and the student will use these as a basis to prepare a detailed, critical survey of the area. In addition to `paper' sources, computer based data retrieval systems will be used. Students will prepare a written report and also a short oral presentation on the selected topic.

CHEY0050: The chemical literature
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: RP80 OR20
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce students to the skills necessary in retrieving information from a variety of Chemical Literature sources and preparation of an in-depth report on a topic.
Content:
In conjunction with a supervisor, a topic of recent research or other chemical significance will be selected. Several key references will be identified and the student will use these as a basis to prepare a detailed, critical survey of the area. In addition to `paper' sources, computer based data retrieval systems will be used. Students will prepare a written report and also a short oral presentation on the selected topic.

CHEY0053: Professional studies in chemistry
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Undergraduate Masters
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce students to a number of factors affecting the professional practice of Chemistry in a range of situations including academic and industrial research and other areas of modern chemical practice.
Content:
Structural and economic factors of the modern chemical industry; Project planning; safety; environmental impact of the chemical industry; ethics in chemical research; personal and management skills; communication skills.

CHEY0054: Industrial placement (BSc hons)
Academic Year
Credits: 60
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: RT100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide students with an opportunity to gain a years experience of working in a chemical company or related organisation.
Content:
A research project and/or training programme will be conducted in a company or organisation approved by the School of Chemistry. The content will depend on the precise requirements of the placement

CHEY0055: Industrial placement (MChem)
Academic Year
Credits: 48
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: RT35 OR30 OT35
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide students with an opportunity to gain a years experience of working in a chemical company or related organisation.
Content:
A research project and/or training programme will be conducted in a company or organisation approved by the School of Chemistry. The content will depend on the precise requirements of the placement

CHEY0058: Study year abroad (Bsc hons)
Academic Year
Credits: 60
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 2
Assessment:
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Please see the Director of Studies for detailed information about the Study Year Abroad.
Content:
12 months assessed study in an overseas University approved by the Department of Chemistry and including a major project involving chemical research.

CHEY0060: Study year abroad (MChem)
Academic Year
Credits: 54
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: OT100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Please see the Director of Studies for detailed information about the Study Year Abroad.
Content:
12 months assessed study in an overseas University approved by the Department of Chemistry and including a major project involving chemical research.

CHEY0061: Distance learning units
Academic Year
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment:
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Please see the Director of Studies for more information about the topics to be studied.
Content:
Two 3 credit units will be selected from those available and will be studied by a variety of distance learning methods.

CHEY0062: Professional studies in chemistry (distance learning)
Academic Year
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment:
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
See CHEY0053.
Content:
See CHEY0053.

EDUC0001: Exploring effective learning
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This unit is intended for those students who wish to explore their own learning and to develop strategies for improving it. The unit reviews learning in lectures, tutorials, seminars etc and assessment as encountered by students in higher education. Starting from the students own approaches to learning it considers more effective ways based on experience and research.
Content:
The nature of learning; what is learnt (skills, knowledge, values etc.); learning styles; learning in groups; autonomy in learning; communication as part of the learning process; study skills; presentation skills; time management; assessment and being assessed. This is the recommended unit for those wishing to do one education unit in the year, outside their degree programme.

EDUC0002: Learning: Theory & context
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This unit will consider more theoretical aspects of learning. It will consider theories of learning and their application in particular situations including schools, colleges, universities and lifelong learning. It will also explore the implications of new technologies for learning and the impact of visual literacy on learning.
Content:
Learning theories; information processing; experiential learning; metacognition; reflection; language and learning; memory. Contexts for learning: schools, further education, higher education, distance and open learning, the workplace, lifelong learning. It is advisable to have done EDUC0001 before this unit, but it is not a requirement. However, Natural Science students must have taken EDUC0001 in order to undertake this unit.

EDUC0003: Education in society
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
This unit will consider the role of education in society. It will be based on an assessment of the purposes of education and of educational organisations such as schools, colleges and universities. It will consider government policies towards education; how these policies are formed and what they mean in practice. Examples will be drawn from the UK and wider.
Content:
Aims and purposes of education in different societies and through time; the politics of education; the role of state in education policy and practice: national curricula, national development plans, centralised and decentralised systems, the relationship between education and culture; the hidden curriculum; vocationalism; educational alternatives; Europeanisation and globalisation.

EDUC0115: Undergraduate certificate in education
Academic Year
Credits: 60
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment:
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Students will complete the study associated with the Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
Content:
The content is identical to that taught on the Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Students must comply with the requirements for entry onto PGCE including a satisfactory interview before they may opt for the UGCE year. Please see the Director of Studies for further information. There is an expectation that students wishing to take the UGCE year would complete, at least, EDUC0005 in their second year.

MANG0028: Emerging patterns of thought belief & action
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: ES50 CW50
Requisites:
Student should have already taken MANG0005, MANG0083 or MANG0070 Aims & learning objectives:
To invite students to understand, engage with and evaluate sources which suggest that the dominant paradigm or world view of Western civilisation is undergoing a major transformation, with associated changes in social values and practices.
Content:
A series of focused explorations looking at: notions of paradigms and change; the Gaia hypothesis; ecological thinking; economics and new economics; systems thinking; gender and diversity; spirituality; the self; and other associated issues.

MANG0035: Aspects of Japanese business
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX80 CW20
Requisites:
Students should already have taken MANG0005, MANG0083 or MANG0070 Aims & learning objectives:
The aim of this course is to critically examine and to provide an understanding of the nature of Japanese business organization. After completing the unit the student should be able to: identify the political, economic and social forces underpinning the emergence of Japanese business forms; understand the relationships between business, the state and trade unions in contemporary Japan; describe the human resource management practices characteristic of Japanese business; explain the internationalization of Japanese business; assess the transferability of Japanese business practice to alien environments.
Content:
The political economy of Japan; Japan's institutional environment; Japanese production systems; Organization and power in Japanese organizations; Cross-national transfer of Japanese production and management practices; Industrial relations in Japan and Japanese subsidiaries in the West.

MANG0035: Aspects of Japanese business
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX80 CW20
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
The aim of this course is to critically examine and to provide an understanding of the nature of Japanese business organization. After completing the unit the student should be able to: identify the political, economic and social forces underpinning the emergence of Japanese business forms; understand the relationships between business, the state and trade unions in contemporary Japan; describe the human resource management practices characteristic of Japanese business; explain the internationalization of Japanese business; assess the transferability of Japanese business practice to alien environments.
Content:
The political economy of Japan; Japan's institutional environment; Japanese production systems; Organization and power in Japanese organizations; Cross-national transfer of Japanese production and management practices; Industrial relations in Japan and Japanese subsidiaries in the West.

MANG0036: Consumer research
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 ES40
Requisites: Pre MANG0016, Pre MANG0081, Pre MANG0073
Students must have taken a unit in Marketing: MANG0016, MANG0073 or MANG0081. Aims & learning objectives:
To develop a critical evaluation of the range of consumer research techniques. The student should be able appreciate the value of consumer research in marketing decision making, to be able to judge other person's research efforts, and be able to plan their own research programmes.
Content:
There is a strong emphasis on the rationales for conducting consumer research, for qualitative and quantitative methods and for particular techniques. There are no statistics on this course though an appreciation of statistical methods would be necessary to fully appreciate many of the themes developed. There are set readings for each lecture session. Students are expected to have prepared for each lecture by reading the set article, preparing notes and developing issues to debate in class. Each student will be expected to make a presentation and lead a debate in class at least once throughout the course.

MANG0037: Cost management
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX50 CW50
Requisites:
Students should already have taken MANG0008 or MANG0070 Aims & learning objectives:
To acquaint students with topical issues in cost management and cost reduction and provide practical insights. The course will be heavily based upon analyses of case studies which address these issues and develop students' abilities to critique the practical design of cost management and management accounting systems. This course links cost management directly to central strategic issues in managing the organisation.
Content:
Issues will be selected each year depending upon current issues of concern, but the following selection illustrates the nature of the material addressed: A review of activity based costing - where it has and has not strategic significance; The role accounting can play in quality control and removing waste; Implications of changing technology (e.g. flexible manufacturing) and changing organisational forms (e.g. inter-organisational supply chain relationships and other organisational networking) for cost accounting and management; Target costing and kaizen costing and its relationship to strategic analysis; The theory of constraints and continual improvement - implications for accounting; The nature of strategic management accounting; Whether there is a given best cost management system or whether there are appropriate contexts for the different recent developments; Implementation problems in introducing new cost management systems.

MANG0039: Employment law
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 OT40
Requisites:
Students should already have taken MANG0007 or MANG0078 Aims & learning objectives:
This unit is designed to give students a comprehensive and realistic insight into the legal framework of the employer/employee relationship and its impact on the parties directly involved in the wider social context.
Content:
Legal framework; principles of contract law; implied terms and duties in the contract of employment; safety at work; discrimination; duties of ex-employees; termination of contract of employment; redundancy; unfair dismissal.

MANG0040: European integration studies 1
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX50 ES50
Requisites:
IMML students must take MANG0059 in the next semester if they take this unit. They should already have taken MANG0006 or MANG0070. Aims & learning objectives:
To provide a basic grounding in the theory, politics and economics of European integration. Students will complete the course with a sound knowledge of European Union institutions and key economic policies.
Content:
Subjects covered will be: integration theory; EU political institutions, their legitimacy and their accountability; the EU decision-making process; EC finances and funds; the single market and Europe's lost competitiveness; competition policy; the EU, world trade and developing countries; regional policy; economic and monetary union; the enlargement of the EU, the EEA and Central and Eastern Europe. Lectures will be supplemented by case study discussions, tutorial sessions and a revision workshop.

MANG0041: Financial reporting & accounting standards
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX50 ES50
Requisites:
Students must have taken MANG0025, MANG0084 or equivalent in order to take this unit. Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce and discuss topical issues in corporate financial reporting and to ensure that students understand a number of key accounting standards, the reasons they were adopted in favour of possible alternative treatments and their implications for reporting and auditing practice.
Content:
The nature of standards and the standard setting process. Substance over form - FRS 4 and 5. The measurement of profit and capital maintenance: historical cost, current cost accounting and their relationship to economic profit. FRS3. Accounting for corporate groups - mergers and acquisitions, balance sheets and profit and loss accounts FRS2, 6 and 7. Goodwill and intangible assets SSAP22 plus current debate. Special problems: a selection from research and development (SSAP13), deferred tax (SSAP15), investment properties (SSAP19), leases and hire purchase (SSAP21), pensions (SSAP24), foreign currency (SSAP20). Note: The Accounting Standards mentioned are those currently applied at the time this syllabus was prepared. The course will keep up-to-date and address any subsequent standards issued on these topics.

MANG0042: Managing conflict
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 ES40
Requisites:
Students should have already taken MANG0005, MANG0083 or MANG0070. Aims & learning objectives:
The course examines the sources, characteristics and possible methods of managing conflict. Although the main focus will be on conflict within the employment relationship other arenas will also be examined. Particular attention will be given to negotiating and bargaining processes and conflict resolution processes involving third parties.
Content:
How and why does conflict emerge? Its forms, features and dynamics. Negotiating and Bargaining: concepts and models Preparing for Negotiations: practical issues Negotiating in practice: skills and techniques Models of practice: analysis and re-evaluation Negotiating in action: a practical case Third Party Intervention: background and issues Role of ACAS: institutions and practices Third Party intervention in practice: skills and techniques Third Parties: problems and issues

MANG0044: Organisational change & design
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX70 ES30
Requisites:
Students should have taken MANG0005, MANG0083 or MANG0070 Aims & learning objectives:
To provide students with a critical appreciation of the ideas of management gurus and how these set and guide the practice of change. This popular view is contrasted with more academic approaches and developed through a consideration of the (re)design of organisational forms suitable for an age that increasingly requires organizations to be global and innovative.
Content:
Topics will be drawn from the following: Fashions and fads - the history of ideas in change management; The role of business gurus in defining the practice of change; Orders and types of change - 1st, 2nd and reframing; The politics of organizational change; Organizational design and contingency theory; Organizational forms for the future - innovative and global.

MANG0045: Pay & rewards
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 CW40
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
The course will enable the student to provide informed advice on the major aspects of pay, rewards and performance management, based on a sound understanding of the relevant theories and research evidence.
Content:
The role of reward strategy in an organisation. Economic, sociological and psychological theories which have influenced pay policies and practices. Concepts of reward structure, reward system and reward levels. Different perceptions of fairness which influence employees' satisfaction with their rewards. Government pay policies. Top people's pay. Objectives and limitations of job evaluation. Performance-related pay in principle and in practice. Knowledge-based, skill-based and competence-based rewards. Pay discrimination and equal pay. Employee benefits.

MANG0046: Product policy
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 CW40
Requisites: Pre MANG0034, Pre MANG0081, Pre MANG0070
Students must have taken one of the above units in order to study this unit. Aims & learning objectives:
Decisions about the product offering are central to a firm's marketing activities and ultimately its long term survival and economic prosperity. This course is concerned with theories, concepts and statistical techniques which can be used to analyse product policies. It starts by exploring subjects which relate to the various stages in the new product development (NPD) process and those which represent important issues that have emerged from research on NPD. The unit also recognising that NPD is an important managerial activity which interfaces with organisational, and brand and portfolio management activities. Case studies will explore and develop issues, including the application of various analytical models and techniques. In addition, coursework of a market research nature will involve the collection and analysis of quantitative data for the purposes of new product development decision-making. Themes include: the new product development process, exploring the what constitutes a successful new product development process, idea generating and screening decisions, concept testing and conjoint modelling and pre-test and test market models; issues in brand management including brand extensions as a launch strategy, the challenges posed by the rise of retailers' own-label products to manufacturers, portfolio management and the product deletion decision. Students should be able to: 1. Understand the importance and risks associated with the new product development process. 2. Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses associated with various empirical techniques used in the development of new products. 3. Develop a critical understanding of the theory, concepts and techniques of product policy.

MANG0048: Strategic analysis
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 ES40
Requisites: Pre MANG0016, Pre MANG0081, Pre MANG0073, Pre MANG0008, Pre MANG0069
Students must have taken MANG0034, MANG0070 or MANG0081 in order to study this unit. Aims & learning objectives:
An understanding of how strategists proactively shape the mission, objectives and strategies of their organisations within prevailing environmental and organisational constraints. Exposure to the theoretical insights and methodological approaches available to interpret and develop the competitive strategic position of the enterprise under complexity and uncertainty. Students are expected to contribute actively to class discussions and through careful preparation to become proficient at analysing specific situations using appropriate conceptual models allied to pragmatic, well-reasoned judgements with respect to the content of strategies and feasibility of implementation.
Content:
Topics include: the nature of corporate objectives and mission statements; analysing operating performance; the competitive market/industry environment; sources of rivalry; the value chain; assessing opportunities and threats; the development and application of core competencies; strategies in growth, maturity and in decline; managing ambiguity and complexity in the multi-firm (global) corporate environment. Case studies are used to explore and interpret issues.

MANG0050: Supply management
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 CW40
Requisites:
Students should have taken MANG0006 or MANG0070. Aims & learning objectives:
To develop in the student a broad understanding of the principles, concepts and approaches employed in the management of supply between industrial, commercial, and governmental organisations. To differentiate between operational and strategic approaches to management of supply To provide the student with a practical framework, built from research and experience, for understanding and analysing the development of supply management.
Content:
Introduction to supply management and the concepts of purchasing, procurement, supply, value flow and inter-firm relationships. Sourcing strategies and their implications for corporate strategies. Information systems in supply management. The concept of inter-organisational relationships. Supply chain management. Negotiation as a technique and management challenge. Lean principles and the concept of value flow. Outsourcing and the management of associated relationships. Government procurement: regulated markets. Logistics.

MANG0050: Supply management
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 CW40
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To develop in the student a broad understanding of the principles, concepts and approaches employed in the management of supply between industrial, commercial, and governmental organisations. To differentiate between operational and strategic approaches to management of supply To provide the student with a practical framework, built from research and experience, for understanding and analysing the development of supply management.
Content:
Introduction to supply management and the concepts of purchasing, procurement, supply, value flow and inter-firm relationships. Sourcing strategies and their implications for corporate strategies. Information systems in supply management. The concept of inter-organisational relationships. Supply chain management. Negotiation as a technique and management challenge. Lean principles and the concept of value flow. Outsourcing and the management of associated relationships Government procurement: regulated markets. Logistics.

MANG0051: Technology management
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 ES40
Requisites:
Students should have taken MANG0006 or MANG0070. Aims & learning objectives:
This unit is concerned with the management of technology and technological innovation from the firm's perspective. The aim is to introduce students to some of the managerial issues raised by the creation, adoption and diffusion of technology over time. The objectives are firstly, to provide an appreciation of the need to manage technology beyond any R & D department and secondly, to develop an understanding of alternative approaches to the acquisition, organisation and exploitation of technology and the factors influencing the relative success of these in different environments.
Content:
The course examines patterns of technological change, how technology affects competition, the impact of technology on individual firms' competitive advantage and the development of strategies and managerial methods to meet the challenges of the increasingly technology-driven environment. Topics include patterns of R & D, technical trajectories, sources of product and process innovation and the innovation environment. Developing a strategic approach to technology. Technology as a company asset and technical auditing. Technology forecasting and foresight. The relationship between technological change, industry structure and competitive advantage. Factors influencing success in technological innovation.. Different technology strategies and decisions concerning R&D, innovation and the commercialisation of new products/ processes. The protection of industrial and intellectual property. The diffusion of technology by contract, acquisition, imitation and manpower flows.

MANG0053: Advanced supply management
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 CW40
Requisites: Pre MANG0050
Aims & learning objectives:
To develop in the student an advanced understanding of the principles, concepts and approaches employed in the management of supply between industrial, commercial, and governmental organisations. To develop strategic and innovative approaches to management of supply To provide the student with a practical framework, built from research and experience, for understanding and analysing the development of strategic supply management.
Content:
Recap on previous study in Supply Management. Further exploration of sourcing strategies and their implications for corporate strategies. Strategies based upon information systems in supply management. The concept of inter-organisational relationships: trust, power and dependencies. Inter-organisational networking. Further depth on lean principles and the concept of value flow. Outsourcing and the management of relational competence. Government procurement: regulated markets. Logistics.

MANG0054: Business strategies & human resource management
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 CW40
Requisites:
Students should have taken MANG0005, MANG0070 or MANG0080. Aims & learning objectives:
The course will enable to the student to study Human Resource Management at an advanced level especially by critically examining contemporary theory and practice on the link between HRM and business strategies. The student will appreciate the effect of different types of HRM strategies on firm performance and locate these within the context of the role of the state and trade union organisation, membership and strategy. The student will be able to evaluate the strategies and policies of a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors and be equipped to debate these issues with senior HR and Personnel executives. The key topics covered include HRM: Rhetoric and Reality; Strategy, structure and devolution/decentralisation; the pursuit of flexibility in its various forms; the resource view of strategy; the distinction between high commitment management and the matching models of HRM; cost leadership models and the fragmentation of the firm; management style in the context of trade union behaviour and the role of the state in the UK and Europe. Examples will be taken from numerous countries.

MANG0055: Corporate governance & regulation
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX50 ES50
Requisites:
Students should have taken MANG0006 or MANG0070. Aims & learning objectives:
The course will acquaint students with a range of issues which come under the broad heading of governance and regulation of corporate practices. This will include the nature of the company and responsibilities of its principal officers, concerns about the state of corporate governance and the special regulatory issues associated with public control over utilities. The latter part of the course will recognise the growing phenomenon of globalisation and the need for regulation by international accounting standards
Content:
Issues selected each year from: The nature of the corporation and the position of shareholders, chairmen, CEOs, executive directors and non-executive directors; The nature of corporate governance and development of a conceptual framework for governance - including the relationship between governance and management; Examples of crises in governance; Governance as exercised in different countries; Whistle-blowing as a means of governance; The place of top executive compensation schemes in corporate governance considerations; Regulation of MNCs and cross-border transfer pricing; The regulation of public utilities; International standard setting in accounting and relationship to national standards; Financial reporting in the European Union; Comparative accounting practices in selected countries. Financial statement analysis using accounts of different countries

MANG0056: Corporate strategy in the European Union
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: CW75 OT25
Requisites: Pre MANG0027
Aims & learning objectives:
To explore corporate strategies in the context of the Single European Market. To develop an understanding of the European business environment.
Content:
The European business environment. European Union competition and industrial policy. The Single Market Act. Non-tariff barriers in the 'Single Market'. The competitive threat from the US, Japan and the Pacific Rim. Competitive pressures in global, mature and declining industries. Corporate strategies in the European Market. Industrialisation and integration; merger and acquisitions, joint ventures, alliance strategies. Market entry in the European Union; national and continental strategies. Foreign Direct Investment in the European Union. Corporate integration; rationalisation and centralisation, managing across borders.

MANG0057: Depth psychology of the consumer
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 ES40
Requisites:
Students should have taken MANG0005, MANG0070 or MANG0080. Aims & learning objectives:
To develop the students' understanding of contemporary consumerism and of the behaviour of different groups of consumers organizational by using the concepts and theories from depth psychology.
Content:
A summary of core concepts and theories of depth psychology. Material culture and interpretation. Classical social theories of consumption, status, fashion and display. The concept of consumer choice. Gifts and communicative qualities of material objects. Adolescence and life-style consumption. The Diderot effect. Hedonism and aesthetic orientation to consumption. The influences of social class. Postmodern theories of consumption and mass media. Advertising, images and simulacra.

MANG0058: Ecological thinking & action in management
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: CW50 ES50
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
The aim of this unit is to explore global trends in social, political, environmental and ethical thinking and explore their implications for the role of business and the practice of management.
Content:
A series of focused explorations looking at: the changing context of business; globalisation, sustainable development; management of natural resources; system dynamics; ecological thinking and practices in management; developments in economic and social indicators; and other associated issues.

MANG0059: European integration studies 2
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: ES100
Requisites: Pre MANG0040
IMML students must take this unit if they have taken MANG0040 in the previous semester. Aims & learning objectives:
To provide an advanced knowledge of the impact of European policies on individuals, managements and work organisations in the European Union. Students will complete the course unit with a detailed knowledge of social, environmental and sectoral impacts of integration and how business interests can influence the EU decision-making process.
Content:
Subjects covered will be: Social and employment policy issues and the firm; EU environment policy and its impact upon business and communities; the harmonisation of company law; sectoral impacts of the single market and business strategies; lobbying the EU; transport policy and trans-European networks; implementation of EC law; the future direction of the EU. Lectures will be supplemented by case study discussions, a decision-making game, and tutorial sessions.

MANG0060: Europe & international business management
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 ES30 OT10
Requisites: Ex UNIV0007, Ex UNIV0008
Aims & learning objectives:
The course aims to introduce and assess the forms, motivations and processes of establishing and developing a multinational both in manufacturing and service industries. The students should be able: to understand and assess the options available to companies undergoing the internationalisation process; to analyse the different issues that arise and problems that need to be addressed when establishing and operating subsidiaries and affiliates across national boundaries; the impact of technology on the configuration and co-ordination of operations; the impact on host countries and the companies themselves; to identify and explain actual examples using theories introduced in the course.
Content:
The theories of international business, including internalisation, the eclectic theory and other theories of the multinational enterprise. The motivations for multinational operation - economic globalisation, competitive rivalry, resource or market seeking. The different forms of multinational operation, including contractual forms, joint ventures, etc. but with a particular focus on foreign direct investment. An assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of each. The strategic options for establishing a global network of subsidiaries. The course will require students to present industry/company-based case studies of foreign direct investment - from both inside and outside the European Union to illustrate and explain the theories of international business.

MANG0062: International business law
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 ES40
Requisites: Pre MANG0010, Pre MANG0024, Pre MANG0078
Students must have taken one of the above units in order to study this unit. Aims & learning objectives:
To put international trade contracts in their proper framework - in terms of the contracts and their enforcement and enforceability, and in the wider context of how businesses function in the international commercial field. Students will consider the different regimes which are relevant to making agreements in an international context, the problems which can arise and how to deal with them. Common contract terms and business relationships are examined so that students understand the principles which can facilitate or hinder international contracts.
Content:
Legal 'families' and their characteristics. Codified commercial law. Treaties and conventions. ICC and other private regimes. Principles of international trade and common principles of law on commercial agents; business forms; business liability. Commercial contracts; insurance; international banking; carriage; patents, arbitration, dispute resolution and enforcement. European Union law - competition, free movement.

MANG0063: International marketing
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites:
Students should have taken MANG0034 or MANG0070. Aims & learning objectives:
1. To develop an understanding of the concepts of international marketing, and of the international environment in which companies operate. 2. To develop an understanding of international marketing management and the process of strategy development
Content:
International marketing is usually defined as marketing goods or services across international boundaries, but it usually also includes elements of comparative marketing, and of co-ordination of marketing activities in several markets simultaneously, i.e. multi-domestic marketing. The course includes aspects of the international marketing environment, market selection, market entry methods and channels, international product policy decisions, promotion decisions, and a special focus on exporting.

MANG0064: Managing change
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 CW40
Requisites:
Students should have taken MANG0005, MANG0070 or MANG0080. Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce students to the theory and practice of change management in organizations ranging from diagnosis to intervention, and from thinking frameworks to frameworks for action.
Content:
Topics will be drawn from the following: Perspectives on the organizational situation; issue and problem diagnosis; Analysing the change situation - interpretation, explanation and feedback; the action learning framework; The basic tools and techniques of the change manager; The nature of the change process - models, theories and philosophies of change; Managing change - approaches and methods; Cultural change - concepts and practices; Leading change - strategies and styles.

MANG0066: Strategic management
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX60 ES40
Requisites: Pre MANG0048
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide an understanding of how strategy is developed within organisations, of the processes involved, and of the structure and control systems exercised by organisations in its implementation. To examine how the concepts of strategy formulation and organisation development interplay. Students are expected to contribute to class discussion through the preparation of case studies in order to develop their understanding of complex situations.
Content:
Processes of company diagnosis and recognition; formulation of objectives and value systems; processes of agenda building, scenario development and strategic decision making; processes of organisational change in strategic direction.

MANG0067: Treasury management
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX50 ES50
Requisites:
Students should have taken MANG0008 or MANG0070. Aims & learning objectives:
To show how a large company manages sources of capital, relations with financial markets and shareholders and balances needs for finance with internationally spread organisations.
Content:
Issues selected from: Reviewing sources of finance and their costs Special sources of finance: convertibles and warrants and capital structure re-visited, leasing, export finance Balancing financing needs and sources Relations with external parties Bankruptcy prediction and avoidance Mergers and acquisitions International and domestic aspects of cash management Foreign exchange markets and foreign exchange rate risks Exposure management: hedging, swaps, options, interest rate risk, etc. Complications in investment appraisal in undertaking direct investment abroad International financing

MANG0069: Introduction to accounting & finance
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX50 CW50
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide students undertaking any type of degree study with an introductory knowledge of accounting and finance
Content:
The role of the accountant, corporate treasurer and financial controller Sources and uses of capital funds Understanding the construction and nature of the balance sheet and profit and loss account Principles underlying the requirements for the publication of company accounts Interpretation of accounts - published and internal, including financial ratio analysis Planning for profits, cash flow. Liquidity, capital expenditure and capital finance Developing the business plan and annual budgeting Estimating the cost of products, services and activities and their relationship to price. Analysis of costs and cost behaviour

MANG0070: Business economics
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX60 CW40
Requisites:
Aims and Learning Objectives: To use the basic tools of economics to introduce students to the nature of the variety of competitive environments within which business firms have to operate. At the end of the unit students should be able to identify the cost and revenue curves of the firm, understand how the concept of elasticity is useful and identify the fundamental characteristics of the various forms of market structure. They should be able to apply their knowledge to the real world and make predictions about the likely outcome of various market interactions.

MANG0071: Organisational behaviour
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX60 CW40
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To develop the student's understanding of people's behaviour within work organizations
Content:
Topics of study will be drawn from the following: The meaning of organising and organisation Socialisation, organisational norms and organisational culture Bureaucracy, organisational design and new organisational forms Managing organisational change Power and politics Business ethics Leadership and team work Decision -making Motivation Innovation Gender The future of work

MANG0072: Managing human resources
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
The course aims to give a broad overview of major features of human resource management. It examines issues from the contrasting perspectives of management, employees and public policy.
Content:
Perspectives on managing human resources. Human resource planning, recruitment and selection. Performance, pay and rewards. Control, discipline and dismissal.

MANG0073: Marketing
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Ex MANG0016
Aims & learning objectives:
1. To provide an introduction to the concepts of Marketing. 2. To understand the principles and practice of marketing management. 3. To introduce students to a variety of environmental and other issues facing marketing today.
Content:
Marketing involves identifying and satisfying customer needs and wants. It is concerned with providing appropriate products, services, and sometimes ideas, at the right place and price, and promoted in ways which are motivating to current and future customers. Marketing activities take place in the context of the market, and of competition. The course is concerned with the above activities, and includes: consumer and buyer behaviour market segmentation, targetting and positioning market research product policy and new product development advertising and promotion marketing channels and pricing

MANG0074: Business information systems
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX60 CW25 OT15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Information Technology (IT) is rapidly achieving ubiquity in the workplace. All areas of the business community are achieving expansion in IT and investing huge sums of money in this area. Within this changing environment, several key trends have defined a new role for computers: a) New forms and applications of IT are constantly emerging. One of the most important developments in recent years has been the fact that IT has become a strategic resource with the potential to affect competitive advantage: it transforms industries and products and it can be a key element in determining the success or failure of an organisation. b) Computers have become decentralised within the workplace: PCs sit on managers desks, not in the IT Department. The strategic nature of technology also means that managing IT has become a core competence for modern organisations and is therefore an important part of the task of general and functional managers. Organisations have created new roles for managers who can act as interfaces between IT and the business, combining a general technical knowledge with a knowledge of business. This course addresses the above issues, and, in particular, aims to equip students with IT management skills for the workplace. By this, we refer to those attributes that they will need to make appropriate use of IT as general or functional managers in an information-based age.
Content:
Following on from the learning aims and objectives, the course is divided into two main parts: Part I considers why IT is strategic and how it can affect the competitive environment, taking stock of the opportunities and problems it provides. It consists of lectures, discussion, case studies. The objective is to investigate the business impact of IS. For example: in what ways are IS strategic? what business benefits can IS bring? how does IS transform management processes and organisational relationships? how can organisations evaluate IS? how should IS, which transform organisations and extend across functions, levels and locations, be implemented? Part II examines a variety of technologies available to the manager and examines how they have been used in organisations. A number of problem-oriented case studies will be given to project groups to examine and discuss. The results may then be presented in class, and are open for debate. In summary, the aim of the course is to provide the knowledge from which students should be able to make appropriate use of computing and information technology in forthcoming careers. This necessitates some technical understanding of computing, but not at an advanced level. This is a management course: not a technical computing course.

MANG0076: Business policy
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX60 CW40
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide an appreciation of how organisations develop from their entrepreneurial beginnings through maturity and decline . To examine the interrelationship between concepts of policy and strategy formulation with the behavioural aspects of business To enable students to explore the theoretical notions behind corporate strategy Students are expected to develop skills of analysis and the ability to interpret complex business situations.
Content:
Business objectives , values and mission; industry and market analysis ; competitive strategy and advantage ; corporate life cycle; organisational structures and controls .

MATH0103: Foundation mathematics 1
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX50 CW50
Requisites: Co MATH0104
Aims & learning objectives:
Core 'A' level maths. The course follows closely the essential set book: L Bostock & S Chandler, Core Maths for A-Level, Stanley Thornes ISBN 0 7487 1779 X
Content:
Numbers: Integers, Rationals, Reals. Algebra: Straight lines, Quadratics, Functions, Binomial, Exponential Function. Trigonometry: Ratios for general angles, Sine and Cosine Rules, Compound angles. Calculus: Differentiation: Tangents, Normals, Rates of Change, Max/Min.

MATH0104: Foundation mathematics 2
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX50 CW50
Requisites: Co MATH0103
Aims & learning objectives:
Core 'A' level maths. The course follows closely the essential set book: L Bostock & S Chandler, Core Maths for A-Level, Stanley Thornes ISBN 0 7487 1779 X
Content:
Integration: Areas, Volumes. Simple Standard Integrals. Statistics: Collecting data, Mean, Median, Modes, Standard Deviation.

XXXX0002: Any other unit(s) up to 6 credits, from around the University, subject to approval
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment:
Requisites:
This pseudo-unit indicates that you are allowed to choose other unit(s) from around the University subject to the normal constraints such as staff availability, timetabling restrictions, and minimum and maximum group sizes. You should make sure that you indicate your actual choice of units when requested to do so. Details of the University's Catalogue can be seen on the University's Home Page.

XXXX0002: Any other unit(s) up to 6 credits, from around the University, subject to approval
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Topic:
Level: Level 1
Assessment:
Requisites:
This pseudo-unit indicates that you are allowed to choose other unit(s) from around the University subject to the normal constraints such as staff availability, timetabling restrictions, and minimum and maximum group sizes. You should make sure that you indicate your actual choice of units when requested to do so. Details of the University's Catalogue can be seen on the University's Home Page.