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CHE-30060 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 17 May 2024

CHE-30060 - Topics in Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
Coordinator: Martin Hollamby Tel: +44 1782 7 33532
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25


Aims
To build on students' understanding of the fundamental principles of organic, inorganic, physical, analytical and medicinal chemistry
To allow students to experience and explore advanced topics in chemistry and medicinal chemistry of particular global importance.
To provide a deeper insight into the mode of action of medicines and to emphasise that medicinal chemistry builds upon core topics in organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry.
To develop analytical, problem solving and organisational skills.
To develop skills in information retrieval and database / literature searching.
To develop skills in poster-making, distilling information and giving a short presentation.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Interpret new terminology and describe the applications and/or goals of particular areas of contemporary chemistry and medicinal chemistry: 1,3
Analyse, evaluate and distil the contribution made to a field of chemistry or medicinal chemistry by the work of a given eminent chemist: Students will identify key contributions (journal articles) to an identified topic and analyse the impact of the chemist's work on the state-of-the-art in their field and more widely: 1,2
Produce, advertise, and answer questions on, a poster at an appropriate level that details the key contributions made by the eminent chemist and the impact of their findings on contemporary chemistry or medicinal chemistry: 1,2
Integrate, apply and develop fundamental chemical principles to describe and explain phenomena and solve problems in the context of selected advanced topics within contemporary chemistry and medicinal chemistry: 3

Study hours

Active learning hours (37 hr)
-Lectures / problem classes: 5* x 7 hours options = 35 hr
(*It is recommended that students attend a minimum of 5 of the taught topics)
-Poster Session (2 hrs)
Independent study (113 hr)
-Coursework preparation: 50 hours
-Independent Study for OBE: 60 hours
-Exam (3 hrs)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Coursework weighted 20%
Poster (content)
Students will individually focus on the work of one eminent chemist. They will research the keywork in chemistry that led to it being awarded and explore at least one significant development in contemporary chemistry that resulted from it. The chemist will be chosen from a list of individuals, in discussion with staff. Students will condense the results of their research into a poster, which will be assessed on its content. Equivalent to 1000 words effort.

2: Presentation weighted 15%
Poster (presentation)
Students will advertise their posters with a short elevator pitch (one minute), then answer questions in front of their posters (~ 15 minutes) to test the depth of their knowledge and ability to confer scientific ideas succinctly.

3: Exam weighted 65%
Open book exam - 3 hrs
A 3 hr, 100 marks, in-person, invigilated, PC-lab based, open book exam with a degree of choice.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 17 May 2024