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Department of Chemistry Programme Catalogue 2015/16


USCH-AFB09: BSc(Hons) Chemistry with Education

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

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Normal programme duration: 3 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • This programme has no possible DAPs
  

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



Year 1

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


Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
CH10133 Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table 12 Credits
CH10135 Fundamentals of organic chemistry 12 Credits
CH10137 From molecules to materials 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
CH10009 Foundation chemistry laboratory 6 Credits
Compulsory Units:
ED10001 Exploring effective learning 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
CH10193 General practical chemistry 6 Credits
Compulsory Units:
ED10002 Learning: Theory & context 6 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.

Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
CH20147 Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity 12 Credits
CH20149 Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy 12 Credits
CH20151 Principles of physical chemistry 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
CH20020 Inorganic chemistry laboratory 2 3 Credits
CH20023 Computational chemistry laboratory 3 Credits
Compulsory Units:
ED20003 Education in society 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
CH20021 Organic chemistry laboratory 2 3 Credits
CH20022 Physical chemistry laboratory 2 3 Credits
Compulsory Units:
ED20126 Educational psychology 6 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.

Year 3

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


Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
CH30159 University ambassadors scheme: science 18 Credits
CH30189 General chemistry 3 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
CH30043 Advanced practical chemistry 6 Credits
CH30127 Topics in inorganic chemistry I 3 Credits
CH30128 Topics in organic chemistry I 3 Credits
CH30129 Topics in physical chemistry I 3 Credits
ED30005 Science education in practice 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
ED30006 Issues in science education 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 12 credits from the following list:
You may only select one Director of Studies approved option (codes beginning ZZ3) during this programme year.
CH30037 Synthesis of medicinal compounds 3 Credits
CH30039 Computational chemistry 3 Credits
CH30068 Physical organic chemistry 3 Credits
CH30086 Inorganic chemistry in biological systems 3 Credits
CH30157 Chemistry of functional materials 3 Credits
CH30162 Advanced organometallic chemistry 3 Credits
CH30211 Chemistry beyond the molecule 3 Credits
CH30212 Contemporary main group chemistry 3 Credits
CH30219 Organic and inorganic aspects of homogeneous catalysis 3 Credits
CH30220 Chemical thermodynamics in context 3 Credits
CH30221 Sustainable chemistry in context 3 Credits
CH30224 Physical chemistry of food science 3 Credits
CH30227 Advanced spectroscopic techniques 3 Credits
CH30230 DNA in the modern world 3 Credits
CH30231 Porous materials 3 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits
ZZ30012 Director of Studies approved unit 3 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.