Frontiers of Chemistry 2 - CHE00036H
Module summary
Stage 2 concepts in biological, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry are developed and applied to current problems around organic reactions, bioinorganic chemistry, modern materials and applications of advanced spectroscopy..
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Semester 2 2025-26 |
Module aims
This module looks at how the key principles of biological, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry meet important frontiers in research in each discipline. Here the lecturers have the opportunity to make connections between their own research specialisms and underlying theory that has been developed during Years 1 & 2.
Module learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will be able to:
- Discuss core chemistry at a higher level, by applying core chemistry concepts from the frontiers of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, and theoretical approaches to selected areas.
- Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills in workshops, and apply the module content to solve unseen problems.
- Integrate the principles taught in this module with the skills and strategies developed in Stage 1 (Foundations of Chemistry) and Stage 2 (Advanced Chemistry Concepts) of the degree.
Module content
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Bioinorganic Chemistry (PHW, 7 lectures, college workshop)
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Lasers & Advanced Spectroscopy (NTH, 8 lectures, central workshop)
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Materials & Nanoparticles (RED, 8 lectures, college workshop)
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Pericyclic Reactions (VC, 7 lectures, college workshop)
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
Closed Exam: One randomly chosen compulsory question followed by a choice of two from three. All questions 20 marks.
The FoC2 exam paper will consist of four 20-mark questions, each aligning with one of the component lecture courses. One question will be compulsory. Candidates will have a free choice of two from the remaining three questions meaning they will answer three questions in total over the 2-hour exam duration.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 100 |
Module feedback
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Tutorials/workshops: “Written feedback will be given for tutorial work within a week. Written and/or oral feedback for workshops will be given either during the sessions or within a week”.
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Exams: “Closed exam results with per-question breakdown are returned to students and supervisors within 5 weeks. Outline answers are made available via the Chemistry VLE sites when the students receive their marks, so that they can assess their own detailed progress/achievement. The examiners’ reports for each question are made available to the students via the Chemistry VLE.”
Indicative reading
Atkins, Overton, Rourke, Weller and Armstrong, “Shriver and Atkin’s Inorganic Chemistry”, Oxford University Press.
Clayden, Greeves, Warren and Wothers, “Organic Chemistry”, Oxford University Press.
Atkins, de Paula, “Atkins' Physical Chemistry”, Oxford University Press.
Skoog, West, Holler and Crouch, “Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry”, Thomson/Brooks/Cole.
Course givers will also provide additional reading specific to each course