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Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2002/03

CH10005: Introduction to solid state and main group chemistry

Credits: 6
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites: While taking this unit you must take CH10089 and you cannot take CH10007 or take CH10008

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce inorganic solid state chemistry, modern ideas about chemical bonding and the chemistry of s- and p- block elements. After studying this Unit students should be able to: * Define basic crystallographic concepts. * Describe the main types of inorganic structures through cell-projection diagrams. * Provide a theoretical treatment for lattice energies. * Describe the basic principles of s- and p-block chemistry, including hydrogen. * Use the redox properties of the s- and p-block elements to predict and rationalise chemical reactions. * Describe the bonding and structures of selected interhalogen and noble gas compounds.
Content:
Solid state structures, radius ratio rule, cell projections for common structural types, lattice energy. Chemical bonding theory, shapes of molecules. The s-block elements, properties related to reactivity and size. H-bonding. Oxidation states of the p-block elements, stability, lone-pair effect, free energy (Frost) diagrams. Chemistry of the halogens and noble gases and their inter-relationship.

CH10006: Spectroscopy

Credits: 6
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take CH20077

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The Unit will provide an introduction to the principles of molecular spectroscopy, developing from the basic quantum mechanics of simple molecules to the interpretation of spectra of complex molecules. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Define the terms 'wavefunction' and 'eigenvalue'. * Relate physical models to quantisation of molecular and electronic energies. * Predict the pure rotation and vibration-rotation spectra of linear diatomic molecules. * Describe the origin of microwave, IR, NMR and electronic spectra. * Identify organic species from IR, NMR and UV spectra.
Content:
Basic principles of quantum mechanics; wavefunctions, eigenvalues and operators. 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.

CH10007: General chemistry

Credits: 6
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX65PR25CW10
Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take CH10090 or take CH10091
This unit is not available to students on Chemistry programmes.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide a broad introduction to the principles governing chemical reactivity and to illustrate these with a range of examples. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Analyse experimental data and classify reactions. * Use thermodynamic principles to account for chemical reactivity * Describe the determination of rates of chemical reactions * Describe simple theories of bonding in compounds. * Rationalise reaction and structural chemistry in terms of the bonding models
Content:
Introduction to thermodynamics and kinetics with a range of case-study examples to illustrate how the basic principles can be applied to real reactions. Chemical equilibria and coupled reactions. An introduction to atomic and molecular structure and bonding in compounds and how this is used to explain trends in structure and reactivity across the Periodic Table.

CH10008: Introductory organic chemistry

Credits: 6
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX80PR20
Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take CH10089
This unit is not available to students on Chemistry programmes.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide an introduction to the subject of organic chemistry as a basis for understanding molecular processes affecting other areas of sciences, with reference to the themes of structure and bonding, reactivity, mechanism and synthesis. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Account for the mechanism by which simple organic reactions occur * Name and draw diagrammatically a selected range of organic compounds and functional groups * Describe methods for the interconversion of selected functional groups * Solve straightforward problems involving the material covered
Content:
Structure and bonding: Lewis theory, formal charge; resonance; hybridization conformation, configuration, chirality. Reactivity: chemistry of functional groups including alkanes, alkenes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, thiols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, acyl halides, thioesters, amides, amines; aromatics. Mechanism: energy profiles, heterolysis, homolysis, acidity, basicity, nucleophilicity, electrophilicity, electrophilic addition, nucleophilic substitution, elimination; nucleophilic addition/elimination, electrophilic and nucleophilic aromatic substitution, kinetic vs. thermodynamic control.

CH10009: Foundation chemistry laboratory

Credits: 3
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take CH10087
This unit is only available to students on Chemistry programmes.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
This foundation course is designed to impart some of the essential basic techniques and skills 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. After following the Unit, students should be able to: * Assemble and use straightforward apparatus for preparative and analytical chemistry * Accurately report observations and measurements made in the laboratory * Use PC's for communication and basic data analysis and use Library sources for finding chemical information * Perform accurate analytical measurements using selected titrimetric and spectrophotometric methods. * Prepare standard solutions and perform straightforward purification techniques such as recrystallisation * Interpret results in terms of an appropriate theoretical framework and draw appropriate conclusions * Quantitatively assess the significance of measurements made in the laboratory
Content:
A series of quantitative and qualitative experiments and exercises will be performed. These will illustrate some basic principles of volumetric and spectrophotometric analytical chemistry. Methods used will include acid-base and redox titrimetry, absorption and fluorescence spectrophotometry. The accuracy and limitations of thermochemical measurements will be explored. The use of these techniques in "real" situations will be used to develop an understanding of precision and accuracy in chemical measurements. Basic manipulative techniques such as crystallisation and purification of compounds will be performed. An introduction to using PC's and spreadsheets for analysing results, for e-mail and chemical simulation will be covered as will Library sources of data.

CH10010: Inorganic chemistry laboratory 1

Credits: 3
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH10009, while taking this unit you must take CH10011 and take CH10012, and you cannot take CH10087
This unit is only available to students on Chemistry programmes.
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. After studying this Unit students should be able to: * Make careful observations of chemical reactions and explain them in terms of chemical equations. * Perform straightforward synthetic and purification procedures * Use volumetric glassware and balances in the correct manner. * Manipulate and present scientific data in a clear and logical way, including the use of significant figures.
Content:
Analysis by titration, flame photometry and spectrophotometry; preparation of compounds selected from Group 14 - 17 elements and their reaction chemistry; ion-exchange chromatography; modelling ionic and covalent bonding.

CH10010: Inorganic chemistry laboratory 1

Credits: 3
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH10009, while taking this unit you must take CH10011 and take CH10012, and you cannot take CH10087
This unit is only available to students on Chemistry programmes.
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. After studying this Unit students should be able to: * Make careful observations of chemical reactions and explain them in terms of chemical equations. * Perform straightforward synthetic and purification procedures * Use volumetric glassware and balances in the correct manner. * Manipulate and present scientific data in a clear and logical way, including the use of significant figures.
Content:
Analysis by titration, flame photometry and spectrophotometry; preparation of compounds selected from Group 14 - 17 elements and their reaction chemistry; ion-exchange chromatography; modelling ionic and covalent bonding.

CH10011: Organic chemistry laboratory 1

Credits: 3
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH10009, while taking this unit take CH10010 and take CH10012 and you cannot take CH10087
This unit is only available to students on Chemistry programmes.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide an introduction to the basic techniques of experimental organic chemistry. After studying the Unit, students should be able to * Assemble and use basic apparatus for experimental organic chemistry * Perform straightforward synthesis and purification methods * Relate the mechanistic organic chemistry from lectures Units to the appropriate laboratory experiment.
Content:
Reactions of double bonds, electrophilic addition. Reactions involving the carbonyl group, to include; the aldol reaction, synthesis of esters and amides. Electrophilic aromatic substitution. Retrieval of information from the scientific literature.

CH10011: Organic chemistry laboratory 1

Credits: 3
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH10009, while taking this unit take CH10010 and take CH10012 and you cannot take CH10087
This unit is only available to students on Chemistry programmes.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide an introduction to the basic techniques of experimental organic chemistry. After studying the Unit, students should be able to * Assemble and use basic apparatus for experimental organic chemistry * Perform straightforward synthesis and purification methods * Relate the mechanistic organic chemistry from lectures Units to the appropriate laboratory experiment.
Content:
Reactions of double bonds, electrophilic addition. Reactions involving the carbonyl group, to include; the aldol reaction, synthesis of esters and amides. Electrophilic aromatic substitution. Retrieval of information from the scientific literature.

CH10012: Physical chemistry laboratory 1

Credits: 3
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH10009, while taking this unit take CH10010 and you cannot take CH10087
This unit is only available to students on Chemistry programmes.
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. After studying this Unit, the student should be able to: * Use scientific apparatus with care and confidence * Make essential observations accurately and estimate the possible errors. * Produce a scientific report of their work. * Gain 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.

CH10012: Physical chemistry laboratory 1

Credits: 3
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH10009, while taking this unit take CH10010 and you cannot take CH10087
This unit is only available to students on Chemistry programmes.
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. After studying this Unit, the student should be able to: * Use scientific apparatus with care and confidence * Make essential observations accurately and estimate the possible errors. * Produce a scientific report of their work. * Gain 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.

CH10056: Introduction to chemistry

Credits: 6
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites: While taking this unit take EG10004
This unit is not available to students on Chemistry programmes.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
This course is designed for students without A-level chemistry who need to have some appreciation of chemical ideas to use in their major degree subject(s). It will provide a broad introduction to the principles governing chemical reactivity and to illustrate these with a range of examples.
Content:
Introduction to atomic structure and chemical bonding e.g. valency. Trends in structure and reactivity across the Periodic Table. The mole, chemical equations and chemical reactions. The emphasis will be on taking examples from the real world and explaining the chemical principles which underlie them.

CH10057: Introduction to practical chemistry

Credits: 6
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: PR80CW20
Requisites: While taking this unit take CH10056
This unit is not available to students on Chemistry programmes.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce a range of practical chemistry techniques to students and to demonstrate how experimental work can be used to consolidate material presented in lectures.
Content:
A series of experiments to introduce basic analytical methods such as titrations, gravimetry and spectrophotometry, manipulation of glassware, straightforward synthetic procedures. Some supplementary material will be presented in workshops to reinforce ideas met in the previous lecture based unit.

CH10087: General chemistry

Credits: 6
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX65PR25CW10
Requisites:
This unit is only available to students on programmes in the Department of Biology and Biochemistry.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide a broad introduction to the principles governing chemical reactivity and to illustrate these with a range of examples. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Analyse experimental data and classify reactions. * Use thermodynamic principles to account for chemical reactivity * Describe the determination of rates of chemical reactions * Describe simple theories of bonding in compounds. * Rationalise reaction and structural chemistry in terms of the bonding models
Content:
Introduction to thermodynamics and kinetics with a range of case-study examples to illustrate how the basic principles can be applied to real reactions. Chemical equilibria and coupled reactions. An introduction to atomic and molecular structure and bonding in compounds and how this is used to explain trends in structure and reactivity across the Periodic Table.

CH10088: Introductory organic chemistry

Credits: 6
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites:
This unit is only available to students on programmes in the Department of Biology and Biochemistry.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide an introduction to the subject of organic chemistry as a basis for understanding molecular processes affecting other areas of sciences, with reference to the themes of structure and bonding, reactivity, mechanism and synthesis. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Account for the mechanism by which simple organic reactions occur * Name and draw diagrammatically a selected range of organic compounds and functional groups * Describe methods for the interconversion of selected functional groups * Solve straightforward problems involving the material covered
Content:
Structure and bonding: Lewis theory, formal charge; resonance; hybridization conformation, configuration, chirality. Reactivity: chemistry of functional groups including alkanes, alkenes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, thiols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, acyl halides, thioesters, amides, amines; aromatics. Mechanism: energy profiles, heterolyis, homolysis, acidity, basicity, nucleophilicity, electrophilicity, electrophilic addition, nucleophilic substitution, elimination; nucleophilic addition/elimination, electrophilic and nucleophilic aromatic substitution, kinetic vs. thermodynamic control.

CH10089: Foundation chemistry

Credits: 12
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot you must not take CH10007 or take CH10008

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce the basic concepts of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry upon which understanding of modern chemistry depends. These include ideas of atomic structure and covalent bonding, the concept of reaction mechanism in the context of key reactions of organic and inorganic chemistry, and the principles governing chemical processes in terms of thermodynamic properties. After studying this unit, students should be able to: * Name the first 36 elements, their symbols and electronic configurations. * Name the four quantum numbers and their allowed values. * Draw radial and angular functions for s, p, d orbitals. * Draw simple MO diagrams and use them to predict bond order and magnetism * Derive the shapes of molecules using the VSEPR method. * Describe bonding in simple polynuclear molecules using VB theory. * Recognise, give examples of, systematically name (IUPAC) and represent diagrammatically the various functional groups. * Draw mechanisms for some of the fundamental reactions of organic chemistry * Predict chemical reactivity from knowledge of acid/base and nucleophile/electrophile properties. * State and interpret the three laws of thermodynamics and solve simple problems involving their application. * Define the relationship between Gibbs free energy and chemical equilibrium. * Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of and solve problems involving thermodynamic concepts and data.
Content:
Bohr model of the atom, quantization, properties of waves, Schrodinger equation and its solutions, angular and radial functions, quantum numbers. The Periodic Table, Aufbau Principle, Hund's Rules; ionisation energy, electron affinity and electronegativity. Molecular orbital theory, application to diatomics. VSEPR and molecular shape. Bonding in polynuclear molecules using Valence Bond theory, hybridisation and resonance. Moles and molarity. Acids and bases. Equilibrium. Molecular stability: enthalpy, Gibbs energy and entropy. Polar reactions: electrophiles, nucleophiles, heterolysis, homolysis; solvation. Resonance, delocalisation, conjugation, hyperconjugation. Conformation and configuration. Characteristic reactions of alkenes and haloalkanes: mechanisms for electrophilic addition to alkenes; aliphatic nucleophilic substitution; elimination.Definition of chemical systems and changes in internal energy and enthalpy. Ideal + non-ideal gases, kinetic theory of gases. Calculation of changes in U, H, S, G under a range of temp., pressure and composition conditions. Relation between Gibbs free energy and equilibrium constants with examples drawn from chemical reactions, redox and electrochemical processes. Emphasis will be placed on the solution of a range of types of problems involving the correlation and prediction of system behaviour from thermodynamic data.

CH10090: Essential chemistry

Credits: 12
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH10089 and you must not take CH10008 or take CH10007 or take CH10091

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To build upon the basics of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry the concepts and knowledge essential to a sound understanding of modern chemistry. These include the characteristic properties of the functional groups (FGs) of organic chemistry, the chemistry of the 1st row transition metals (TMs), the measurement and analysis of reaction rates, an introduction to kinetics, and the basic chemical principles governing phase behaviour. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Explain the electronic structure, bonding, and shape of the various FG's and to extrapolate this to describe the origins of reactivity of these groups. * Describe the general properties, reactions and methods of synthesis for monofunctionalized aliphatic and aromatic compounds. * Explain the stability of aromatic compounds and how this affects reactivity. * Rationalise the fundamental geometries of TM complexes. * Utilise crystal field theory in determining the structures of TM complexes. * Draw and interpret a range of phase diagrams to predict phase behaviour. * Analyse, interpret and account for reaction rate data and their temperature dependence. * Describe the connection between molecular kinetic properties and measured macroscopic gas phase features. * Account for the main types of intermolecular forces found in liquids and solutions.
Content:
Properties, synthesis and interconversion reactions of alkynes, alcohols, ethers, amines, ketones, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids with their derivatives. Similarities and differences between aliphatic and aromatic coumpounds.Properties of co-ordination compounds. Tetrahedral and square planar, trigonal bipyramidal, octahedral; geometrical isomerism. Introduction to Crystal Field Theory: splitting of d orbitals in octahedral and tetrahedral complexes. Boltzmann, Arrhenius, Gibbs, Le Chatelier. Stoichiometry, molecularity; reaction rate and order: zero, first & second-order reactions; half-life; integrated rate equations. Experimental methods. Consecutive reactions; intermediates; rate limiting steps; chain reactions; catalysis.Phase behaviour of solids, liquids and gases. Ideal and non-ideal gases and solutions. Henry's law; Raoult's law. Intermolecular forces in liquids and gases.

CH10091: Chemistry for Natural Sciences

Credits: 12
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX60CW15PR25
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH10089 and you must not take CH10090 or take CH10007 or take CH10008
This unit is not available to students on Chemistry programmes.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To build upon the basics of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry the concepts and knowledge essential to a sound understanding of modern chemistry. These include the characteristic properties of the functional groups (FGs) of organic chemistry, the chemistry of the 1st row transition metals (TMs), the measurement and analysis of reaction rates, an introduction to molecular kinetics, and some basic techniques and skills in practical chemistry. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Explain the electronic structure, bonding, and shape of the various FG's and to extrapolate this to describe the origins of reactivity of these groups. * Describe the general properties, reactions and methods of synthesis for monofunctionalized aliphatic and aromatic compounds. * Explain the stability of aromatic compounds and how this affects reactivity. * Rationalise the fundamental geometries of TM complexes. * Utilise crystal field theory in determining the structures of TM complexes. * Draw and interpret a range of phase diagrams to predict phase behaviour. * Analyse, interpret and account for reaction rate data and their temperature dependence. * Assemble and use straightforward apparatus for preparative and analytical chemistry. * Perform accurate analytical measurements using selected titrimetric and spectrophotometric methods. * Prepare standard solutions and perform straifghtforward purification techniques such as recrystallisation. * Accurately report observations and measurements made in the laboratory; interpret results in terms of an appropriate theoretical framework, draw appropriate conclusions, and quantitatively assess the significance of measurements made in the laboratory.
Content:
Properties, synthesis and interconversion reactions of alkynes, alcohols, ethers, amines, ketones, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids with their derivatives. Similarities and differences between aliphatic and aromatic coumpounds.Properties of co-ordination compounds. Tetrahedral and square planar, trigonal bipyramidal, octahedral; geometrical isomerism. Introduction to Crystal Field Theory: splitting of d orbitals in octahedral and tetrahedral complexes. Boltzmann, Arrhenius, Gibbs, Le Chatelier. Stoichiometry, molecularity; reaction rate and order: zero, first & second-order reactions; half-life; integrated rate equations. Experimental methods. Consecutive reactions; intermediates; rate limiting steps; chain reactions; catalysis.Quantitative and qualitative experiments and exercises to illustrate some basic principles of volumetric and spectrophotometric analytical chemistry: methods used include acid-base and redox titrimetry, absorption and fluorescence spectrophotometry. The accuracy and limitations of thermochemical measurements is explored. The use of these techniques in "real" situations will be used to develop an understanding of precision and accuracy in chemical measurements. Basic manipulative techniques such as crystallisation and purification of compounds.

CH20013: Characterization methods

Credits: 6
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must (take CH10006 OR take CH20077)

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide an introduction to a number of techniques for characterisation of chemical compounds. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Describe the principles underlining the techniques studied. * Interpret and make calculations based on simple X-ray diffraction patterns. * Interpret and predict NMR spectra for a number of nucleii. * Obtain chemical information from more advanced ?H NMR spectral methods. * Interpret and predict ESR spectra. * Describe the fundamental processes that lead to absorption, emission and scattering of electromagnetic radiation from molecular species, and interpret IR and Raman spectra.
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 = ? nuclei. Chemical shifts and coupling constants. Problems with I> ? nuclei. Interpretation of NMR spectra. Homotopic and diastereotopic protons. Exchange processes. Correlated spectra. The Nuclear Overhauser effect. Magnetic properties of the electron and the origin and interpretation of ESR spectra. Mass spectrometry. IR vibrational spectra of complex molecules. Scattering, rotational and vibrational Raman spectroscopy. Emission spectroscopy. The fate of steady states. Alternative emission processes.

CH20014: Synthesis of organic molecules

Credits: 6
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take CH20078 and before taking this unit you must (take CH10008 OR take CH10089)

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. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * account for the importance of stereoselectivity in organic synthesis. * demonstrate the important relationship between structure and reactivity for organic molecules. * design syntheses of heterocyclic and alicyclic compounds from common starting materials * apply retrosynthesis methods to a selected range of 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. Review of basic stereochemistry principles. The importance of stereoselective synthesis. Diastereomers and diastereoselective synthesis. Conformation of cyclohexanes - the importance of stereochemistry to reactivity - carbohydrates. Description and synthesis of heterocycles. Routes to pyrroles, furan, thiophene, pyridine and indoles and their reactivity. Synthesis and reactivity of pyridines, quinolines and isoquinolines. Concepts of organopalladium chemistry. Synthesis of selected drugs.

CH20015: Transition metal chemistry

Credits: 6
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take CH20079 and before taking this unit you must take CH10005 or take CH10007

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide an introduction to the chemistry of transition metal elements and the theories underlying their behaviour. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Describe bonding models that can be applied to a consideration of the properties of transition metal compounds. * Account for the solution chemistry of representative elements as a guide to the reactivity of the transition metals. * Appreciate the chemistry of transition metal compounds containing metal-carbon s- and p-bonds.
Content:
General properties of transition metal compounds. Crystal field theory and ligand field theory. Descriptive chemistry of first row transition metal elements (e.g. V,Fe,Ni). Organometallics - nomenclature, electron counting. Metal-carbon s- and p-bonding.

CH20016: Interfacial chemistry

Credits: 6
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take CH20080 and before taking this unit you must (take CH10089 and take CH10090) or take CH10007

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide an introduction to the physical chemistry of interfaces and to demonstrate its significance in catalysis and colloid science. After studying this units, students should be able to: * Describe and define the types of adsorption at solid surfaces * Explain the qualitative and quantitative basis of catalysis and physical adsorption * Define surface tension and solve simple problems involving its application * Define and interpret the forces between two colloids * Describe the different processes which control reactions at solid/liquid interfaces
Content:
Introduction to surfaces. Chemisorption versus physisorption. Adsorbed amounts. Types of isotherms: Langmuir Isotherm. Determination of heat of adsorption, BET isotherm: Introduction to heterogeneous catalysis. Kinetics of catalysis. Langmuir Hinshelwood mechanism. Eley Rideal mechanism. Catalysis examples Modern surface science techniques. Molecular basis and consequences of surface tension. Colloid stability. Micellisation. Gibbs equation.reactions at solid/liquid interfaces. Mass transport, surface reactivity.

CH20017: Kinetics & mechanism 2

Credits: 6
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must (take CH10007 and take CH10008) or (take CH10089 and take CH10090)

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To illustrate how the rate and mechanism of a chemical reaction can be understood in terms of the chemical structure of molecules. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Describe the synthetic chemistry of carbocations, anions and radical species and describe some of the mechanisms involved in their reaction. * Describe some experimental methods for investigating reaction rate and mechanism. * Account for the temperature dependence of reaction rates. * Define the stereochemical implications of a range of common mechanisms. * Summarise how the mechanism of a reaction may be found from structural and kinetic data.
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.

CH20018: Environmental aspects of chemistry

Credits: 6
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH10007 or take CH10089

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. To provide an insight into the effects of human activities on the atmosphere. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * select appropriate techniques for the analysis of compounds or elements in a range of situations. * describe the principles behind as well as the usefulness and significance of a selected range of analytical methods. * describe factors affecting nuclear stability and outline selected applications of radioactive decay processes. * describe qualitative and quantitative aspects of selected radioactive decay processes. * account for the physical structure and composition of the atmosphere. * describe natural and anthropogenic sources of N,O and halogen containing species and relate their reactivity to ozone forming and depleting reactions and to global warming.
Content:
Revision of basic analytical methods (titrimetry, spectroscopy) and statistical treatment of results. Electrochemical methods of analysis. Techniques for metals in the environment (AAS, AFS, ICP-MS). Chromatographic methods, with emphasis on applications for organics in the environment The nature, properties and applications of radioactivity and radioactive elements. Production and recycling of nuclear fuels. 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.The Greenhouse effect.

CH20019: Structure & bonding in chemical systems

Credits: 6
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must (take CH10006 OR take CH20077) and take CH10089

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. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * identify symmetry elements in and define the point group of a molecule * fully assign the vibrational spectra (IR and Raman) using Group Theory * Use Group Theory to draw MO diagrams for simple chemical species * use quantum mechanical methods to generate and rationalise the structure and bonding in organic molecules. * rationalise the reactivity of molecules in terms of sterochemical considerations
Content:
The concept of symmetry and symmetry operations and their use to generate point groups for molecular species. Group theory and vibrational 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 pericyclic 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.

CH20020: Inorganic chemistry laboratory 2

Credits: 3
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: While taking this unit take CH20021 and take CH20022 and take CH20023 and before taking this unit you must take CH10010

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide experience in synthetic inorganic chemistry and introduce a range of experimental techniques. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Perform straightforward syntheses of coordination and organometallic compounds. * Analyse compounds using a range of physical methods. * Deduce structural information from physical methods of analysis. * Write a clear and concise account of the experimental work undertaken and the deductions made from it.
Content:
The experiments have been designed to illustate some of the important features of coordination and organometallic chemistry. Compounds will be prepared and information obtained from a number of physical methods including IR spectroscopy, NMR, UV/visible spectroscopy, atomic absorption and measurement of magnetic moment. Experiments illustrating specific techniques such as column chromatography and inert atmosphere chemistry will also be performed.

CH20021: Organic chemistry laboratory 2

Credits: 3
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: While taking this unit take CH20020 and take CH20022 and take CH20023 and before taking this unit you must take CH10011
This unit is only available to students on Chemistry programmes.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aim of this Unit is to extend and develop laboratory skills and techniques necessary for competent practical organic chemists. To complement some of the lecture material presented in other Year 2 units and to provide experience in synthetic organic chemistry and, in particular, spectroscopic interpretation of structural features of componds. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * To recognise the relationship of the experiments to the lecture material presented in the other year 2 units. * To interpret spectroscopic data of a wide variety and to relate this to the spatial, structural and chemical features of the compounds synthesised in the laboratory. * To apply their experience in synthetic organic chemistry to other organic reactions. * To demonstrate their practical skills and techniques to a good level of ability.
Content:
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. These experiments will extend existing, and introduce new, skills and techniques to the students.

CH20022: Physical chemistry laboratory 2

Credits: 3
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: While taking this unit take CH20020 and take CH20021 and take CH20023 and before taking this unit you must take CH10012

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To build on existing physical chemistry techniques and reinforce lecture material. After studying this unit, students should be able to: * Use spreadsheets to analyse data in a competent manner. * Understand the importance of advanced experimental design and safety * Perform sophisticated experiemental manipulation * Evaluate complicated results in terms of the theory underlying the experiment * Write coherent scientific reports on obtained data
Content:
6 self contained experiments to include: surface analysis, polymer viscosities, phase equilibria, electrochemical techniques, photochemistry and colloid science.

CH20023: Computational chemistry laboratory

Credits: 3
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: While taking this unit take CH20020 and take CH20021 and take CH20022

Aims & Learning Objectives:
A practical introduction to the use of computational packages for molecular modelling as tools for the solution of chemical problems. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Build and manipulate computational molecular models to assist interpretation of chemical structure, bonding and properties. * Use computer packages to perform calculations to opitimise molecular geometry, determine atomic charges and electrostatic potentials, display molecular orbitals and normal modes of vibration. * Analyse and interpret vibrational-rotational spectra for diatomic molecules. * Index, interpret and perform simple calculations based on powder X-ray diffraction photographs of crystalline materials with rubic Bravais lattices. * Use software packages to draw simple chemical structures and to access a chemical database
Content:
Molecular mechanics with arguslab: conformations of six-membered rings and peptides. Molecular orbital calculations with SPARTAN : qualitative MO theory and molecular vibrations. X-ray powder diffraction. Infra-red spectrum of HCI. Structure drawing with ISIS/Draw. Introduction to Beilstein and Gmelin electronic databases.

CH20024: Inorganic & computational chemistry laboratory

Credits: 3
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH10009 and take CH10010 and you cannot take CH20020 or take CH20023

Aims & Learning Objectives:
Two aspects of practical chemistry will be introduced in this Unit. It aims to demonstrate the utility of synthetic inorganic chemistry and the use of computational packages for molecular modelling as tools for the solution of chemical problems. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Build and manipulate computational molecular models to assist interpretation of chemical structure, bonding and properties. * Use computer packages to perform calculations to opitimise molecular geometry, determine atomic charges and electrostatic potentials, display molecular orbitals and normal modes of vibration. * Perform straightforward syntheses of coordination and organometallic compounds. * Analyse compounds using a number of physical methods. * Deduce structural information from physical methods of analysis.
Content:
Experiments designed to illustrate the important features of metal d-block chemistry coordination chemistry, organometallics and metal-metal bonded compounds. Interpretation of spectra. Molecular mechanics with ARGUSLAB: conformations of six-membered rings and peptides. Qualitative molecular orbital theory with SPARTAN. Structure drawing with ISIS/Draw. Introduction to Beilstein and Gmelin electronic databases.

CH20025: Physical & organic chemistry laboratory

Credits: 3
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH10011 and take CH10012 and you cannot take CH20021 or take CH20022
This unit is only available to students on Chemistry with Management programmes.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To build on existing practical chemistry techniques and reinforce lecture material. After studying this unit, students should be able to: * Use spreadsheets to analyse data in a competent manner. * Understand the importance of experimental design and safety * Evaluate complicated results in terms of the theory underlying the experiment * Write coherent scientific reports on obtained data * To interpret spectroscopic data of a wide variety and to relate this to the spatial, structural and chemical features of the compounds synthesised in the laboratory. * To apply their experience in synthetic organic chemistry to other organic reactions. * To demonstrate their practical skills and techniques to a good level of ability.
Content:
Experiments involving surface analysis, colloid science, and reaction kinetics requiring computer based analysis of results. Synthesis of organic compounds and interpretation of information obtained from physical methods.

CH20054: Industrial placement (BSc hons)

Credits: 60
Level: Intermediate
Academic Year
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take CH20058 or take CH20082 or take CH30055

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

CH20058: Study year abroad (Bsc hons)

Credits: 60
Level: Intermediate
Academic Year
Assessment: RT100
Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take CH20082 or take CH30054 or take CH40055 or take CH40060

Aims & Learning Objectives:
Students will gain experience of living and studying in a University outside the UK. They will have the opportunity to develop personal and linguistic skills in addition to developing their knowledge and understanding of chemistry and its applications. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Develop personal and interpersonal communication skills. * Demonstrate the ability to work and interact effectively in a group environment in which cultural norms and ways of operating may be unfamiliar. * Operate effectively with people from a different cultural background. * (where appropriate) improve their knowledge of the host language by attending classes therein and interacting with native speakers.
Content:
The precise programme of study will normally involve an in depth research project, attendance at appropriate classes to support the research topic as well as other classes. The programme will vary considerably depending on the host Univesity but will be agreed in advance with the Director of Studies.

CH20076: Applied chemistry

Credits: 6
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH10089 and take CH10090 or take CH10091

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To explore the principles behind some examples of "chemistry in the real world".To develop transferable skills.After studying this unit, students should be able to: * Describe the chemical principles underlying the examples chosen for study. * Prepare and present a poster on a chemical topic. * Read a chemical paper critically and write a concise summary of it. * Obtain useful chemical information from the WWW. * Prepare and deliver a short oral presentation. * Demonstrate appreciation of some factors involved in the professional, industrial, and commercial practice of chemistry.
Content:
How the chemical industry works. Hazard and risk. Polymers for packing. Luminescent polymers. Professional conduct and the role of the RSC. Pesticides: boon or bane? Pharmaceuticals: process development. The chemist and commerce: technological innovation; introduction to marketing.

CH20077: Spectroscopy (NS)

Credits: 6
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW20PR10EX70
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH10007 or (take CH10089 and take CH10090)

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The Unit will provide an introduction to the principles of molecular spectroscopy, developing from the basic quantum mechanics of simple molecules to the interpretation of spectra of complex molecules. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Define the terms wavefunction and eigenvalue. * Relate physical models to quantisation of molecular and electronic energies. * Predict the pure rotation and vibration-rotation spectra of linear diatomic molecules. * Analyse spectra to determine molecular properties * Describe the origin of microwave, IR, NMR and electronic spectra. * Identify organic species from IR, NMR and UV spectra.
Content:
Basic principles of quantum mechanics; wavefunctions, eigenvalues and operators. 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.

CH20078: Synthesis of organic molecules (NS)

Credits: 6
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: CW20PR10EX70
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH10008 or (take CH10089 and take CH10091)

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. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * account for the importance of stereoselectivity in organic synthesis. * demonstrate the important relationship between structure and reactivity for organic molecules. * perform straightforward synthetic and analytical procedures in the laboratory * design syntheses of heterocyclic and alicyclic compounds from common starting materials * apply retrosynthesis methods to a selected range of 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. Review of basic stereochemistry principles. The importance of stereoselective synthesis. Diastereomers and diastereoselective synthesis. Conformation of cyclohexanes - the importance of stereochemistry to reactivity - carbohydrates. Description and synthesis of heterocycles. Routes to pyrroles, furan, thiophene, pyridine and indoles and their reactivity. Synthesis and reactivity of pyridines, quinolines and isoquinolines. Concepts of organopalladium chemistry.

CH20079: Transition metal chemistry (NS)

Credits: 6
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: CW20PR10EX70
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH10007 or (take CH10089 and take CH10091)

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide an introduction to the chemistry of transition metal elements and the theories underlying their behaviour. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Describe bonding models that can be applied to a consideration of the properties of transition metal compounds. * Account for the solution chemistry of representative elements as a guide to the reactivity of the transition metals. * Perform straightforward synthetic and analytical procedures in the laboratory. * Appreciate the chemistry of transition metal compounds containing metal-carbon s- and p-bonds.
Content:
General properties of transition metal compounds. Crystal field theory and ligand field theory. Descriptive chemistry of first row transition metal elements (eg V,Fe,Ni). Organometallics - nomenclature, electron counting. Metal carbon s and p bonding.

CH20082: Industrial placement (BSc - half year)

Credits: 30
Level: Intermediate
Academic Year
Assessment: RT100
Requisites: While taking this unit take CH20084

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide students with an opportunity to gain experience of working in a chemical company or related organisation. The placement will allow students to: * Apply knowledge and skills gained at University to real applications of Chemistry and related areas * Demonstrate a range of "key skills" such as team work, time and project management, oral and written communication * Participate in an extended programme of experimental work and develop practical skills appropriate to the area of work.
Content:
A research project and/or training programme will be conducted in a company or organisation approved by the Department of Chemistry. The content will depend on the precise requirements of the placement company.

CH20084: Study period abroad (BSc - half year)

Credits: 30
Level: Intermediate
Academic Year
Assessment: RT100
Requisites: While taking this unit take CH20082

Aims & Learning Objectives:
Students will gain experience of living and studying in a University outside the UK. They will have the opportunity to develop personal and linguistic skills in addition to developing their knowledge and understanding of chemistry and its applications. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * develop personal and interpersonal communication skills * demonstrate the ability to work and interact effectively in a group environment in which cultural norms and ways of operating may be unfamiliar * operate effectively with people from a different cultural background * (where appropriate) improve their knowledge of the host language by attending classes therein and interacting with native speakers.
Content:
A period of up to 6 months will be spent at an approved University outside the UK. The precise programme of study will normally involve a short research project as well as attendance at appropriate other classes. The programme will vary considerably depending on the host University but will be agreed in advance with the Director of Studies.

CH30030: Chemistry of d- and f- block elements

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20015 or take CH20079

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce the principles of the chemistry of the heavy transition metals and of the lanthanides and actinides. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Explain the systematic trends across the d-block elements. * Conrtrast the differences down individual d-block triads. * Rationalise the chemistry of lanthanide and actinide compounds in terms of oxidation state and coordination number.
Content:
A description of the chemistry of the second and third row d-block elements. The contrast between the chemistry of these heavier d-block elements with those of the first row. Selected chemistry of a d-block triad. A description of the chemistry of the lanthanide and actinide elements. A comparison of this chemistry with that of s, p and d-block elements. Magnetic and spectroscopic properties of the complexes of these elements.

CH30033: Electrochemistry

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20016 or take CH20080

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. After styding this Unit, students should be able to: * Define the relationship between mass transport and electron transfer processes in electrochemical measurements. * Analyse current-voltage behaviourfor potential step and cyclic voltammetry measurements. * Identify the structure of the electrical double layer at charged metal solution-interfaces.
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 s tep 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. Fuel cells, solar cells and batteries.

CH30035: Asymmetric synthesis

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20014 or take CH20078

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce some topics of current research interest to students with a specialised interest in organic chemistry and to explain the importance and history of new developments and their significance. After studying the Unit, students should be able to * Quote examples of organic reactions in current use for synthesising industrially important compounds * Describe methods for the control of stereochemistry of organic reactions * Account for the synthetic methods used and the reaction mechanisms of the selected reactions
Content:
Introduction to and examples of asymmetric catalysis. Catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation. Asymmetric oxidations - epoxidation and dehydroxylation. Enantiopure Lewis acids. The use of auxilliaries to control the stereochemistry of organic reactions. SAMP and RAMP hydrazones; Evans auxilliaries in enolate alkylation reactions. Control of syn/anti stereochemistry in the aldol reaction. Stereoselective Diels Alder reactions in synthesis.

CH30036: Biopolymers

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must (take CH20014 OR take CH20078) and (take CH20016 OR take CH20080)

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.

CH30037: Synthesis of medicinal compounds

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20014 or take CH20078

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce and illustrate how advanced synthetic organic chemistry is used in the preparation of medicinally valuable compounds. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Use retrosynthetic analysis to plan synthetic routes to a range of complex target molecules. * Define reagents and strategies for the assembly of defined stereochemical arrays. * Design rational analogues, or modified compounds from given medicinal agents.
Content:
The unit will illustrate the complex relationship between organic chemistry and medicine. Several disease areas will be selected and compounds used to treat them considered. The focus of the unit will be the methods used to synthesise those compounds. Areas covered will include:- Prostaglandens, b-Lactams, ionophoro antibiotics and anti-cancer drugs.

CH30038: Neutron scattering for chemists

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20016 or take CH20080

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide an introduction to the theory and practice of modern neutron scattering as applied to chemical systems After studying this units, students should be able to: * Define and describe scattering parameters for neutrons * Describe typical neutron scattering experimental set-up * Discuss the use of isotopic substitution and contrast variation * Analyse small angle scattering data * Discuss in detail neutron scattering from interfaces
Content:
Introduction:Why neutrons. Scattering theory. Properties of the neutron and production of high fluxes. Experimental detail - neutron spectrometers. Detection of neutrons. Coherent and Incohernet scattering. Elastic and inelastic scattering. Small Angle scattering. Neutron reflection.

CH30039: Computational chemistry

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20019

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide an introduction to computational chemistry describing the range of chemical problems relating to inorganic and biological materials that are accessible to these techniques. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Demonstrate the relationship between interatomic forces and chemical properties and identify where computer simulation techniques can be used. * Describe the usefulness and limitations of selected methods in a variety of chemical situations.
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 diffusion. Introduction to Monte Carlo techniques, including applications e.g. crystal growth. Use of empirical calculations in protein folding and extension to bioinformatic techniques.

CH30042: Inorganic cages & clusters

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20015 or take CH20079

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce the principles of main group (esp. boranes) and transition metal cluster chemistry including methods of synthesis, reactivity and a description of the bonding within these systems. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Predict the structure and reactivity of boranes, heteroboranes and metalloboranes. * Describe recent advances in boron chemistry (especially metal boryls). * Rationalise the structure of rtransition metal clusters. * Describe the synthesis of low nuclearity transition metal clusters.
Content:
Boron Hydrides - introduction and cluster shapes. Wade's Rules - predicting cluster shape. M.O. theory and Wade's rules. Isolobal Theory. Metalloboranes. Synthesis of Boron hydride compounds. Reactivity of Boron hydride compounds. Clusters with main group elements other than boron (Zintl ions, P4 etc) Types of transition metal clusters. Metal framework structures. The role of the ligands - carbonyls, hydrides, phosphines. Structure and bonding in clusters. Extension of Wade's rules to metal clusters. Mingos condensed polyhedral approach. Synthesis and characterization of metal carbonyl clusters. Pyrolysis, thermolysis, redox condensations. Cluster build up reactions. Ligand reactivity - hydrides and carbonyls. Clusters in catalysis.

CH30043: Advanced practical chemistry

Credits: 6
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: While taking this unit take CH30050
Only available to students in the Department of Chemistry
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce students to a variety of advanced practical chemistry techniques and involves planning and executing experimental work and reporting the results in a number of formats.After completing this Unit, students should be able to: Demonstrate skills in planning and executing practical problems in Chemistry Work in a team - allocation and correlation of tasks and collection of data Present the results of an investigation in written reports. Demonstrate experimental skills appropriate to the chosen project
Content:
Students will work in either small groups or singly on problems in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. 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 to emphasise students' communication skills.

CH30043: Advanced practical chemistry

Credits: 6
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: PR100
Requisites: While taking this unit take CH30050
Only available to students in the Department of Chemistry
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce students to a variety of advanced practical chemistry techniques and involves planning and executing experimental work and reporting the results in a number of formats.After completing this Unit, students should be able to: Demonstrate skills in planning and executing practical problems in Chemistry Work in a team - allocation and correlation of tasks and collection of data Present the results of an investigation in written reports. Demonstrate experimental skills appropriate to the chosen project
Content:
Students will work in either small groups or singly on problems in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. 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 to emphasise students' communication skills.

CH30050: The chemical literature

Credits: 6
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: RT60OR40
Requisites: While taking this unit take CH30043

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. After studying the Unit, students should be able to * Recognise and use appropriate text and electronic sources of chemical information * Assemble information from a number of sources into a coherent report * Prepare and deliver an oral presentation using appropriate visual aids
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.

CH30050: The chemical literature

Credits: 6
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: RT60OR40
Requisites: While taking this unit take CH30043

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. After studying the Unit, students should be able to * Recognise and use appropriate text and electronic sources of chemical information * Assemble information from a number of sources into a coherent report * Prepare and deliver an oral presentation using appropriate visual aids
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.

CH30063: Chemistry research project

Credits: 12
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: OR40OT60
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. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Demonstrate advanced experimental techniques appropriate to the chosen project * Record experimental observations and data in an efficient manner * Present results in a variety of forms and place them into context of other researchers' work * Demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct an experimental programme
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.

CH30063: Chemistry research project

Credits: 12
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: OR40OT60
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. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Demonstrate advanced experimental techniques appropriate to the chosen project * Record experimental observations and data in an efficient manner * Present results in a variety of forms and place them into context of other researchers' work * Demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct an experimental programme
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.

CH30064: Supramolecular chemistry

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20015 or take CH20079

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To look at chemistry `beyond the molecule' and how a variety of intermolecular interactions can be exploited in terms of molecular recognition both in solution and in the solid state. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * describe some important examples of host-guest chemistry. * relate the self-organisastion of simple molecules to the wider aspects of chemistry. * highlight future applications of supramolecular chemistry.
Content:
Introduction to supramolecular chemistry - concepts of molecular recognition, self-assembly, complementarity and receptor-substrate relationships. Host-guest chemistry. Cation and anion recognition and molecular sensors. Catenanes and rotaxanes. Molecular machines and supramolecular catalysis. Ligand design - steric and electronic effects. Use of coordination to control shape. Helices, squares and grids. Coordination polymers. Hydrogen bonding - introduction, molecular recognition and crystal engineering. Weaker interactions - p-p stacking C-H...O interactions and d¹º - d¹º interactions (aurophilicity).

CH30066: Inorganic reaction mechanisms & homogeneous catalysis

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20015 or take CH20079

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To develop an understanding of Inorganic reaction mechanisms and modern homogeneous catalytic processes. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Describe substitution reactions of 4- and 6- coordinate transition metal compounds. * Account for electron transfer processes * Appreciate catalytic cycles and the mechanisms that underpin them.
Content:
Reaction types - associative, dissociative, interchange. Trans- effect and solvent participation in reactions of 4 coordinate complexes. Eigen-Wilkins mechanism; inner and outer electron transfer. Simple Marcus theory. Organometallic mechanisms; Examples of catalytic reactions. Monsanto process, hydroformylation and hydrogenation reactions. Alkene polymerisation and metathesis.

CH30067: Introduction to polymer chemistry

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
This core unit will introduce the basic concepts needed to describe the synthesis and characterisation of a range of polymers in order to understand how their properties can be controlled. After studying the Unit, 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. * Describe and explain methods for synthesis by step- and chain growth polymerization * Perform a range of numerical problems concerning polymerization chemistry
Content:
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.

CH30068: Physical organic chemistry

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX67CW33
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20017

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To revise some basic concepts in physical organic chemistry and develop a number of ideas used to correlate reactivity and mechanism in a range of organic reactions. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Describe some experimental tools for investigating reaction mechanisms and the use of some theoretical models for their correlation and interpretation * Solve a range of problems involving numerical and mechanistic information
Content:
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 O'Ferrall - Jencks diagrams. Rate - equilibrium correlations. Hammett equation as an example of a linear free-energy relatiionship. Signficance 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. Solvent isotope effects.

CH30069: Advanced structural methods

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must (take CH20015 OR take CH20079) and take CH20013

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To describe and give examples of some modern techniques for investigating the structure of a range of inorganic molecules. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Describe the physical basis, limitations and information available from a range of structural methods such as X-Ray crystallography, NMR, NQR and Mossbaurer Spectroscopics. * Solve a range of problems involving numerical and spectroscopic information
Content:
Brief introduction to crystallography. Crystal systems and lattices. Unit cells. Periodicity in lattices. Space group diagrams. Data collection procedures and solving crystal structures. Atomic scattering factors and structure factors. R factors. Revision of basic principles of NMR spectroscopy. Variable temperature and 2-D NMR. NMR of paramagnetic compounds. Quadrupolar nuclei, relaxation and linewidths. Origin of NQR spectra. Mossbauer spectroscopy - origins and problems. Isomer shift and quadupole splitting.

CH30070: Recent developments in organic chemistry

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20014 or take CH20078

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To understand how combinatorial chemistry has influenced the process of drug discovery. To Predict the stereochemical outcome of given organic reaction. After studying this unit students should be able to: * Describe several methods for preparing compound libraries based on a given framework. * Apply the concept of Solid Phase Organic Synthesis (SPOS) to combinatorial chemistry. * Analyse the stereochemical course of a variety of reactions. * Apply the information learned to solve new problems.
Content:
Introduction to combinatorial chemistry. Solid Phase Organic Synthesis (SPOS), resins and linkers. Parallel synthesis. Case studies. Stereochemistry of addition to carbonyl groups and alkenes. Directed reactions. Selectivity in hydroboration, epoxidation and hydrogenation reactions. Mechanistic problems.

CH30071: Organoelement chemistry

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20014 or take CH20078

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To describe some modern aspects of organic synthesis, including, the use of unconventional elements in synthesis. After studying this Unit, students sould be able to: * Appreciate why organoelement chemistry is used in synthesis. * Describe a wide range of new synthetic transformations. * Describe fully the mechanism of these reactions. * Apply the information learnt to solve new problems.
Content:
Organoboron chemistry. Organosilicon chemistry. Organophosphorus chemistry. Organosulphur chemistry. Organometallics in Organic Synthesis. Carbonylation reactions. Coupling reactions. Methods of C-C bond formation.

CH30072: Main group ring systems

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20015 or take CH20079

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To consider the synthesis, structure, bonding and uses of main group ring compounds with particular emphasis on the transition from ionic to covalent systems. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Explain the solid state and solution structures of a range of main group ring compounds (i.e. those containing Li, Mg, Al, B, Si, P and S) * Describe how these compounds are synthesised and how their structure and bonding varies * Describe some uses of these compounds * Interpret analytical data (e.g. NMR) in order to elucidate structures
Content:
The structure, bonding and synthesis of organolithium ring systems. A detailed examination of lithium amide and imide structures leading to a general theory of ring stacking and laddering. Comparison of Li, Mg and Al ring systems. A survey of the synthesis, structure and bonding of B-N, Si-N, P-N and S-N ring systems.

CH30073: Inorganic materials

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20015 or take CH20079

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce the basic principles of inorganic solid state chemistry and of chemical vapour deposition (CVD). After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Explain the differences between conductors, semiconductors and insulators. * Describe the principles behind superconductivity and fast ion conductivity. * Describe the methods of preparation of organometalic polymers and the mechanisms of their formation. * Describe the principles of MOCVD, the precursor requirements, and the apparatus used. * Explain the role of metal oxides and semi conductors in CVD materials.
Content:
A brief introduction to solid-state chemistry, topics including a description of conductors, semiconductors, insulators, superconductors and ion conductors. Layer structures and intercalation materials. An introduction to organometallic polymer systems; main-chain and side-chain metal containing polymers. An introduction to MOCVD including the precursor requirements and the apparatus used. The role of oxide and nitride materials and their deposition by CVD. Perovskite materials. Spirals and cooperative magnetic effects.

CH30074: Photochemistry

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must (take CH20016 OR take CH20080)

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To revise the basic principles of photo chemistry taught in previous units and to introduce techniques for the study of and applications of photochemistry. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Account for the formation and decay of electronically excited states in molecules * Describe modern instrumental methods for photochemical investigation * Solve a range of quantitative problems in these topics.
Content:
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.

CH30075: Statistical thermodynamics

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must (take CH20016 OR take CH20080)

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce the basic principles and some applications of Statistical Thermodynamics After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Use basic statistical thermodynamic techniques to derive bulk properties of compunds from theoretical or spectroscopic data * Assess the reliability of statistical approaches under different conditions * Solve straightforward problems using the techniques introduced
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.

CH30085: Surface microengineering

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must (take CH20016 OR take CH20080)

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The overall aim of this course is to demosntrate how surfaces can be modified to obtain new specific functionality and how such surfaces may be studied and analysed in-situ as they are formed. At the end of this unit, students should be able to: * Describe how molecules self-assemble, with emphasis on surface self-assembly. * Demonstrate an understanding of the methods and problems in putting polymers on surfaces, including: grafting to, grafting from and pulse plasma polymerisation. * Describe the ideas of surface supramolecular architecture. * Describe how Scanning force microscopy, capacitance analysis of impedance measurements and surface plasmon resonance can be used to follow thin film formation in-situ. * Discuss the basis of fluoresence microscopy and its derivatives such as FRAP. * Show a knowledge of protein adsorption, DNA tethering and lipid bilayer adsorption on surfaces. * Demonstrate an understanding of the idea of micro-patterning surfaces.
Content:
Self-assembled monolayers. Supramolecular architecture. Polymers on surfaces. Scanning Force Microscopy (AFM). Impedance analysis. Surface Plasmon Resonance. Fluorescence microscopy. Surface Plasmon Microscopy. Protein, Lipid and DNA attachment to surfaces.

CH30086: Inorganic chemistry in biological systems

Credits: 3
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20013 and (take CH20014 OR take CH20078) and (take CH20015 OR take CH20079)

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The overall aim of this course is to provide an introduction to bio-inorganic chemistry with a focus on the role of d- and f-block elements in biology. At the end of this unit, students should be able to: * Demonstrate an understanding of how and why the coordination chemistry of metals are used in biological systems. * Account for the considerable current research attention attracted by transition metals in bioinorganic chemistry. * Account for the bonding features relating to structural and reactivity patterns.
Content:
Metals in biology - basic coordination chemistry and analytical methods used in bioinorganic chemistry - metal containing enzyme systems - structural role of metals - metals in medicine.

CH40040: Introduction to chemical research 1

Credits: 12
Level: Masters
Semester: 1
Assessment: DS56OR30OT14
Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take CH30063
Only available to students on MChem Sandwich programmes Year 4.
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. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: Demonstrate advanced experimental techniques appropriate to the chosen project Record experimental observations and data in an efficient manner Present results in a variety of formats and place them into context of other researchers' work Demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct an experimental programme Cost a research project and prepare a case for its support.
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.

CH40047: Advanced chemistry research project

Credits: 24
Level: Masters
Semester: 1
Assessment: DS44OR36OT20
Requisites: While taking this unit take CH40048 and before taking this unit you must take CH30063
Only available to students on MChem (non-Sandwich) programmes Year 4.
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. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Demonstrate advanced experimental techniques appropriate to the chosen project. * Record experimental observations and data in an efficient manner. * Present results in a variety of formats and place them into context of other researchers' work. * Demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct an experimental programme. * Cost a research project and prepare a case for it's support.
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.

CH40048: Advanced chemistry research project

Credits: 18
Level: Masters
Semester: 2
Assessment: DS44OR36OT20
Requisites: While taking this unit take CH40047 and you cannot take CH30063
Only available to students on MChem (non-Sandwich) programmes Year 4.
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. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * Demonstrate advanced experimental techniques appropriate to the chosen project. * Record experimental observations and data in an efficient manner. * Present results in a variety of formats and place them into context of other researchers' work. * Demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct an experimental programme. * Cost a research project and prepare a case for it's support.
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.

CH40049: Introduction to chemical research 2

Credits: 12
Level: Masters
Semester: 2
Assessment: DS56OR30OT14
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take CH40040 and in taking this unit you cannot take CH30063
Only available to students on MChem Sandwich programmes Year 4.
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. After studying the Unit, students should be able to: Demonstrate advanced experimental techniques appropriate to the chosen project Record experimental observations and data in an efficient manner Present results in a variety of formats and place them into context of other researchers' work Demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct an experimental programme Cost a research project and prepare a case for its support.
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.

CH40053: Professional studies in chemistry

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Semester: 1
Assessment: RT100
Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take CH30062
Only available to students on M.Chem programmes not involving industrial placement.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce students to a number of factors affecting the professional practice of Chemistry in the academic world. After studying the unit, students should be able to: Describe University policies on training and intellectual property rights Describe the environmental aspects of the work of the University Describe some of the legislative, Governmental and economic factors affecting the University's performance
Content:
Students will be expected to research a range of the following factors within the University and complete a report describing policies in: Structural and economic factors of the modern academic structure in the UK; Industrial liason, Safety; Environmental impact of scientific activities; Intellectual property rights; costs of chemical research; personal and management skills.

CH40055: Industrial placement (MChem)

Credits: 48
Level: Masters
Academic Year
Assessment: RT100
Requisites: While taking this unit you must take CH40062
Available only for students on M.Chem. with Industrial Training degree scheme.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide students with an opportunity to gain a years experience of working in a chemical company or related organisation. During the placement, students will be expected to: * Apply knowledge and skills gained at University to real applications of Chemistry and related areas * Demonstrate a range of "key skills" such as team work, time and project management, oral and written communication * Participate in an extended programme of experimental work and develop practical skills appropriate to the area of work. * Participate in discussions concerning their work and contribute ideas as appropriate * Prepare an oral presentation, a poster and an extended written report at appropriate times during the placement
Content:
A research project will be conducted in a company or organisation approved by the Department of Chemistry. The content will depend on the precise requirements of the placement

CH40060: Study year abroad (MChem)

Credits: 48
Level: Masters
Academic Year
Assessment: RT100
Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take CH20058 or take CH30055

Aims & Learning Objectives:
Students will gain experience of living and studying in a University outside the UK. They will have the opportunity to develop personal and linguistic skills in addition to developing their knowledge and understanding of chemistry and its applications. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * Develop personal and interpersonal communication skills. * Demonstrate the ability to work and interact effectively in a group environment in which cultural norms and ways of operating may be unfamiliar. * Operate effectively with people from a different cultural background. * (where appropriate) improve their knowledge of the host language by attending classes therein and interacting with native speakers.
Content:
The precise programme of study will normally involve a high level chemical research project, attendance at appropriate classes to support the research topic as well as other classes. The programme will vary considerably depending on the host Univesity but will be largely related to the chemical sciences and will be agreed in advance with the Director of Studies. The academic level of the programme will be at a similar level to those taken by MChem students at Bath.

CH40061: Distance learning options

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Academic Year
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.

CH40062: Professional studies in chemistry (Industrial experience)

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Academic Year
Assessment: RT100
Requisites: While taking this unit take CH30055 and you must not take CH40053
Only available to students on M.Chem programmes with industrial placement
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce students to a number of factors affecting the professional practice of Chemistry in the workplace. Consideration will be given to a range of situations encountered in modern chemical practice at the company on which they are on placement. After studying the unit, students should be able to: * Describe the company policies on training and intellectual property rights * Describe the environmental aspects of the work of their company. * Cost a research project and prepare a case for its support * Describe the market strategies and economic factors affecting the company's performance * Describe the development of one of the company's major products
Content:
Students will be expected to research a range of the following factors within the placement company and complete a report describing company position and policies in. Structural and economic factors of the modern chemical industry; Safety; Environmental impact of the chemical industry; Intellectual property rights; costs of chemical research; personal and management skills.

CH40081: Industrial placement (MChem - half year)

Credits: 24
Level: Masters
Academic Year
Assessment: RT36OR28OT36
Requisites: While taking this unit take CH40061 and take CH40083

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide students with an opportunity to gain experience of working in a chemical company or related organisation. During the placement, students will be expected to: * Apply knowledge and skills gained at University to real applications of Chemistry and related areas * Demonstrate a range of "key skills" such as team work, time and project management, oral and written communication * Participate in an extended programme of experimental work and develop practical skills appropriate to the area of work. * Participate in discussions concerning their work and contribute ideas as appropriate.
Content:
A research project will be conducted in a company or organisation approved by the Department of Chemistry. The content will depend on the precise requirements of the placement.

CH40083: Study period abroad (MChem - half year)

Credits: 24
Level: Masters
Academic Year
Assessment: RT36CW28OT36
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
Students will gain experience of living and studying in a University outside the UK. They will have the opportunity to develop personal and linguistic skills in addition to developing their knowledge and understanding of chemistry and its applications. After studying this Unit, students should be able to: * develop personal and interpersonal communication skills * demonstrate the ability to work and interact effectively in a group environment in which cultural norms and ways of operating may be unfamiliar * operate effectively with people from a different cultural background * (where appropriate) improve their knowledge of the host language by attending classes therein and interacting with native speakers.
Content:
A period of up to 6 months will be spent in an approved University outside the UK. The precise programme of study will normally involve a project in a chemical science as well as attendance at appropriate other classes. The programme will vary considerably depending on the host University but will be largely related to the chemical sciences and will be agreed in advance with the Director of Studies. The academic level of the programme will be at a similar level to those taken by MChem students at Bath.

CH40092: Professional studies in chemistry (study abroad)

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Academic Year
Assessment: RT100
Requisites:
Only available to students on M.Chem programmes with study abroad.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce students to a number of factors affecting the professional practice of Chemistry in the academic world. After studying the unit, students should be able to: Describe University policies on training and intellectual property rights Describe the environmental aspects of the work of the University Describe some of the legislative, Governmental and economic factors affecting the University's performance
Content:
Students will be expected to research a range of the following factors within the University and complete a report describing policies in: Structural and economic factors of the modern academic structure in the UK; Industrial liason, Safety; Environmental impact of scientific activities; Intellectual property rights; costs of chemical research; personal and management skills.

 

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