Programmes in Natural Sciences 2020/1 |
UXXX-AFB01: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Chemistry with Environmental Science stream) |
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
Normal programme duration: 3 years |
Possible DAPs for this programme:
- This programme has no possible DAPs
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Possible exit awards for this programme: |
Natural Sciences students must take units totaling 60 credits in each programme year, usually comprising five blocks of 12 credits each, although some final year projects are worth 18 or 24 credits. Students must choose a major subject stream to follow and must take two blocks of units in this major subject each year. For further information on the structure of the programme, please see the Natural Sciences Course Guide. |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year: - Laboratory and skills endorsement unit XX10238
- Two Chemistry units from blocks C1.1, C1.2 & C1.3;
- All units in block Ls1.1;
- At least one block from Biochemistry block BC1.1, Biology block B1.1, and Biology block B1.2 (note that you may not take biochemistry and biology blocks together);
- One further free option if you have only chosen one block above.
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory skills unit (Designated Essential Unit) |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | XX10238 | Laboratory and skills endorsement | 0 credits [equivalent to 0 CATS credits] |
Compulsory units for Life Sciences block Ls1.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | BB10264 | Cell biology | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Two Chemistry units to be selected from this list (blocks C1.1, C1.2 & C1.3) |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | CH10133 | Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
AY | CH10135 | Fundamentals of organic chemistry | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
AY | CH10137 | From molecules to materials | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Mathematics for life sciences block M1.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | MA10201 | Modelling the dynamics of life 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | MA10202 | Modelling the dynamics of life 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Non science options |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | PS10086 | Mind and behaviour | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
S1 | MN10071 | Organisational behaviour | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | ED10002 | Learning: Theory & context | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | MN10248 | Introduction to accounting | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Pharmacology block PC1.1 |
NB. Students taking this unit in Year 1 may transfer to a stream with Pharmacology as a major or minor subject in Year 2 if they wish. |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | PA10315 | Fundamentals of physiology and pharmacology for Natural Sciences students | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biochemistry block BC1.1 |
NB. This block may not be taken with either Biology block |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | BB10263 | Biochemistry | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biology block B1.1/2 |
NB. This block may not be taken with Biochemistry block Bc1.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | BB10265 | Ecology & evolution | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
AY | BB10266 | The life of Earth | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year: - Two Chemistry units from blocks C2.1, C2.2 & C2.3;
- All units in block Env2.1;
- At least one block of Science options - Biology (B2.1, B2.2, B2.3, B2.4 or B2.5), Biochemistry (BC2.1), or Mathematics (M2.2) (subject to pre-requisites);
- One further block of free options - either a further science block or a selection from the non-science block
Please note: - Students taking Biochemistry block BC2.1 may not select Biology block B2.4
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory unit for Environmental Sciences block Env2.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | XX20239 | Introduction to environmental sciences and sustainability | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Two Chemistry units to be selected from this list (blocks C2.1, C2.2 & C2.3). - You may only select CH20150 from this list if you took CH10136 (block C1.1) in Year 1;
- You may only select CH20148 from this list if you took CH10134 (block C1.2) in Year 1;
- You may only select CH20152 from this list if you took CH10138 (block C1.3) in Year 1.
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Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | CH20148 | Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity (NS/CwM) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
AY | CH20150 | Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy (NS/CwM) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
AY | CH20152 | Principles of physical chemistry (NS/CwM) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Cell Biology block B2.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20024 | The dynamic cell 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20160 | The dynamic cell 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B2.5 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20149 | Molecular genetics of vertebrate development | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20028 | Molecular and cellular neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Non science options |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | PS20167 | Cognitive neuroscience | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
S1 | ED20003 | Education in society | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | MN20072 | Managing human resources | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | ED20126 | Educational psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | MN20073 | Marketing | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Ecology block B2.1 |
Students choosing this block must take BB20040 in Semester 1 and either BB20173 or BB20226 in Semester 2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20040 | Concepts in evolution | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20173 | Behaviour & ecology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20226 | Portugal field course | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Plant Science block B2.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20032 | Plant symbiosis & pathology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20031 | Plant biotechnology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Genomics block B2.4 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20219 | Genomics 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20220 | Genomics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Biochemistry block BC2.1 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB20020 | Protein structure | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB20018 | Enzymology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Mathematics for life sciences block M2.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | XX20231 | Mathematical and statistical methods for the life sciences | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B); Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B).
- Part 3 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification
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Students following this subject stream must take the following during this programme year: - Chemistry research project CH30132;
- All units from blocks Env3.1 and Env 3.2
- Two blocks of Chemistry units (C3.1, C3.2, & C3.3)
- Students may take a maximum of 12 credits of non-science options in place of one Environmental Sciences block.
- Director of Studies approved option allowed: Students may be permitted to take Director of Studies approved units as an alternative to a maximum of 12 credits during this programme year.
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Units which must be taken within this subject stream |
Compulsory dissertation unit for Chemistry majors |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
AY | CH30132 | Chemistry research project (Natural Sciences) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C3.1 |
Students choosing this block must take all units S1 and 6 credits (two units) in S2. |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH30128 | Topics in organic chemistry I | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | CH30235 | Organic chemistry of biomolecules | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30065 | Biosynthesis & biotransformations | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30211 | Chemistry beyond the molecule | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30230 | DNA in the modern world | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH30127 | Topics in inorganic chemistry I | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | CH30203 | Radiochemistry | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30086 | Inorganic chemistry in biological systems | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30231 | Porous materials | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Chemistry block C3.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CH30129 | Topics in physical chemistry I | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S1 | CH30218 | Analytical chemistry for natural scientists | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30227 | Advanced spectroscopic techniques | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
S2 | CH30239 | Introduction to computational chemistry for natural scientists | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Environmental Studies block ENV3.1 |
Environmental Sciences Block 3.1: Students must take at least one block of Environmental Science units during this programme year. Students taking this block must choose either CE30145 or XX30001 in S1 and choose XX30172 in S2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CE30145 | Environmental management | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | XX30001 | Renewable energy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | XX30172 | State of the planet | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Environmental Studies block ENV3.2 |
Environmental Sciences Block Env3.2: Students must select at least one block of Environmental Sciences units during this programme year |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | CE40129 | Law, environmental legislation & waste management | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | XX30213 | Water cycle and human health | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Mathematics for life sciences block M3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | MA30047 | Mathematical biology 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | MA30063 | Mathematical biology 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Non science options |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | ED30005 | Science education in practice | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | MN20074 | Digital business innovation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S1 | PS30115 | Contemporary educational psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | ED30006 | Issues in science education | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | MN30076 | Business strategy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | PS30156 | Affective neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Ecology block B3.1 |
Students choosing this block must take BB30208 in Semester 1 and either BB30131 or BB30132 in Semester 2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30208 | Evolutionary quantitative genetics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30131 | Evolution in deep time | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30132 | Sexual conflict | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Plant Science block B3.2 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30129 | Sensory and signalling networks in plants | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB40140 | Plant biotechnology & the environment | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Cell Biology block B3.3 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30045 | Cell membranes | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30161 | Systems and developmental neurobiology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Developmental Biology & Neuroscience block B3.5 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30044 | Molecular & medical neuroscience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30067 | Advanced developmental genetics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional units: Genomics block B3.4 |
Period | Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
S1 | BB30231 | Human genomics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
S2 | BB30169 | Concepts in systems biology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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