- Department: Chemistry
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Seishi Shimizu
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2024-25
- See module specification for other years: 2023-24
Stage 1 concepts in structural aspects of inorganic and physical chemistry are developed and applied to problems around molecular bonding and shape, vibrational modes of molecules and the behaviour of molecules in the atmosphere.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 1 2024-25 |
The purpose of this module is to introduce more advanced concepts in chemistry through a blend of lectures, tutorials and workshops. The subject matter explored in this module is covered at a more advanced level compared to the foundations courses delivered as part of stage 1 and serves to signal to the students how their understanding of chemistry will be expected to develop in its sophistication throughout the course. Practical work in chemistry is introduced.
At the end of this module students will be able to:
Advanced Chemistry Concepts and Applications for Natural Sciences 1 |
Fundamentals of Atmospheric Chemistry (5 lectures, college workshop) BSN |
Application of Group Theory to Molecular Orbitals and Vibrations (9 lectures, central workshop, tutorial) DWB |
Advanced Analytical techniques for structure determination: Applications of NMR (PAOB) |
Practical & skills (10 credits) |
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) Closed exam : ACCA for NS1 exam |
1.5 hours | 50 |
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) Closed exam : Advanced Analytical Techniques for Natural Sciences open-book in-person exam |
1 hours | 15 |
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) Practical Theory Quiz online exam |
1 hours | 15 |
Essay/coursework Lab portfolio : Practical Portfolio |
N/A | 20 |
Other
Task | Length | % of module mark |
---|---|---|
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) Closed exam : ACCA for NS1 exam |
1.5 hours | 50 |
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) Closed exam : Advanced Analytical Techniques for Natural Sciences open-book in-person exam |
1 hours | 15 |
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) Practical Theory Quiz online exam |
1 hours | 15 |
Essay/coursework Lab portfolio : Practical Portfolio |
N/A | 20 |
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. Closed exam results with per-question breakdown are returned to the students via supervisors within 5 weeks. Outline answers are made available via the Chemistry web pages 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 web pages. Laboratory demonstrators will provide feedback during lab sessions.
P. Atkins, T. Overton, J. Rourke, M. Weller, F. Armstrong, “Shriver and Atkin’s Inorganic Chemistry”, OUP, 2010.
J. Clayden, N. Greeves, S. Warren, “Organic Chemistry”, OUP, 2013.
P. Atkins, J. de Paula, “Atkins' Physical Chemistry”, OUP, 2010.