Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
To expand understanding of the essential principles of the main branches of chemistry/medicinal chemistry and the impact they have in different fields.To explore and develop topics at the cutting edge of chemistry and medicinal chemistry, and expand knowledge and understanding of how the scientific method is applied to relevant research.To further understanding of how experiments are designed in order provide meaningful research data, whilst developing analytical and problem solving skills to solve unfamiliar problems.To further develop skills in the interpretation of data sets in the context of corroboration/refutation of chemical hypotheses, and increase awareness of the importance of critical scrutiny of research results in order to discover errors, misinformation and incorrect conclusions.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-40048/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
describe and explain concepts in advanced topics at the forefront of chemistry/medicinal chemistry and how they impact on related fields: 1evaluate, interpret and synthesise chemical information in theoretical and applied contexts: 1analyse chemical data sets and interpret the results in the context of corroboration/refutation of a particular theoretical hypothesis: 1propose new experiments that will allow new data to be collected in order to further test scientific hypothesis: 1identify weaknesses/errors in reported scientific research or conclusions drawn from it (e.g. miscalculations, flaws in logic/arguments), including critically appraising the suitability of techniques used for research and published work: 1
Active Learning Hours (Total 85 hrs):Seminars/workshops - 60 hrsPreparation for seminars - 25 hrsExams: 2 x 3 hrs = 6 hrs(assuming students take minimum of 5 topics)Independent Study Hours: 215 hrs
Description of Module Assessment
1: Exam weighted 100%2 x 3.0 hr In-person Open Book ExamsTwo 3.0 hr, 100 marks, in-person, invigilated, PC-lab based, open book exams (one each in Semester 1 and Semester 2).