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Chemistry |
The School of Physical and Geographical Sciences offers modular courses in ‘Chemistry’ and ‘Medicinal Chemistry’ as well as modules within the Complementary Studies Programme.
Level I and II modules develop the underlying principles of Chemistry, whilst level III modules apply these principles to more advanced and specialised topics that reflect existing research interests within the School.
| Semester 1 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| CHE-10035 | Electrons in Atoms and Molecules | C | M | 7.5 | 15 | |
| This module introduces the key chemical principles, models and vocabulary that underpins our understanding of atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonding. The module includes a practical course in which core chemistry practical and employability skills are taught and practiced. | ||||||
| CHE-10036 | The Physical Basis of Chemical Processes | C | M | 7.5 | 15 | |
| This module introduces the key chemical principles, models and vocabulary that underpins our understanding of the energetics and rates of chemical processes. The module includes a practical course in which core physical chemistry practical and employability skills are taught and practiced. | ||||||
| Semester 2 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| CHE-10041 | Navigating The Periodic Table | C | M | 7.5 | 15 | |
| This module introduces the key chemical principles, models and concepts that underpin our understanding of the trends within the periodic table, and links them with modern applications found in our daily lives. The module includes a practical course in which core inorganic chemistry practical and employability skills are taught and practised. | ||||||
| CHE-10043 | Making Organic Molecules | C | M | 7.5 | 15 | |
| This module covers the reactions of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, alcohols, alkyl halides, carbonyls and aromatic compounds. Particular emphasis is given to the mechanistic and stereochemical aspects of reactions and to the intermediates involved. The lecture material is supported by a complementary laboratory course, workshops and problem classes. Students with future ambitions in chemistry or medicinal chemistry, in either an industrial or academic environment will gain key knowledge and experience in the design of novel organic molecules. Such skills are highly regarded across many scientific disciplines, providing job prospects in many arenas, including green chemistry, process chemistry, food chemistry, materials chemistry, colour chemistry, petrochemistry, agrochemistry and drug discovery. | ||||||
| Semester 1 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| ~ | CHE-20001 | Organic Synthesis and Chirality | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module is concerned with the synthesis and functional group interconversion of compounds containing mainly carbon-oxygen and unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds using the concept of retrosynthesis. Stereochemistry in organic compounds will be examined in depth, concentrating mainly on optical and conformational isomerism. Pre-requisites: CHE-10001, CHE-10002 or equivalent of 1st year University course in Chemistry in England/Wales. 2 hours lectures & 3 hours laboratory | ||||||
| ~ | CHE-20002 | Spectroscopic Methods | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| The module covers the theory and applications of spectroscopy in Chemistry. The use of spectroscopy (particularly infrared and NMR) in organic and inorganic chemical structure determination is covered first. The theoretical aspects of spectroscopy are then explored in more detail and the determination of structural parameters such as bond lengths and dissociation energies from high resolution spectra is illustrated. Pre-requisite: CHE-10001, -10002, -10005 and -10015 or equivalent of 1st year University course in Chemistry in England/Wales | ||||||
| CHE-20008 | Chemistry - Study Abroad I | O | C | 7.5 | 15 | |
| Details of this module will depend on the Overseas University and the modules chosen at this institution, and this will be discussed on an individual basis between the student and the School's Study Abroad tutor. | ||||||
| CHE-20009 | Chemistry - Study Abroad II | O | C | 7.5 | 15 | |
| Details of this module will depend on the Overseas University and the modules chosen at this institution, and this will be discussed on an individual basis between the student and the School's Study Abroad tutor. | ||||||
| Semester 2 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| ~ | CHE-20003 | Organometallic Chemistry | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| The module explores the synthesis and properties of main group organometallic compounds and their applications in organic synthesis. This is followed by a consideration of synthesis, structure and bonding of transition metal organometallic compounds and the general chemistry of the f block elements. Pre-requisite: CHE-10001, -10002 and -10005 or the equivalent of a first year University course in Chemistry in England/Wales. | ||||||
| ~ | CHE-20004 | Physical Chemistry | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module is concerned with selected topics in Physical Chemistry,including properties of electrolyte solutions, equilibrium electrochemistry, quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics and group theory. Pre-requisites: CHE-10001,-10004,-10015 and ,-20002 or equivalant of 1st year University course in Chemistry in England and Wales 2 hours lectures & 3 hours laboratory | ||||||
| CHE-20013 | Chemistry - Study Abroad III | O | C | 7.5 | 15 | |
| Details of this module will depend on the Overseas University and the modules chosen at this institution, and this will be discussed on an individual basis between the student and the School's Study Abroad tutor. | ||||||
| CHE-20014 | Chemistry - Study Abroad IV | O | C | 7.5 | 15 | |
| Details of this module will depend on the Overseas University and the modules chosen at this institution, and this will be discussed on an individual basis between the student and the School's Study Abroad tutor. | ||||||
| Semester 1 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| # | CHE-30005 | Solids, Surfaces and Catalysis | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module deals with core aspects of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry. The module content includes theories of reaction rates at the molecular level, surface chemistry, inorganic reaction mechanisms and inorganic solid-state chemistry. 2 hours lectures | ||||||
| # | CHE-30006 | Synthesis, Kinetics and Mechanism | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module deals with core aspects of Organic, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry. The module content includes examples of organic synthetic methods, measurement of reaction rates and kinetics, elucidation of reaction mechanism and catalytic processes. 2 hours lectures | ||||||
| Semester 1-2 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| # | CHE-30002 | Dual Honours Research Project | C | C | 7.5 | 15 |
| (Year long module) 100 hours laboratory total over two semesters | ||||||
| Semester 2 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| # | CHE-30008 | Research Topics in Chemistry | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module examines topics that are at the forefront of research in Chemistry currently and the background behind their development. Topics to be covered include: advanced materials; radicals in synthesis; applied catalysis; computational chemistry; photochemistry. 4 hours lectures per week for 5 weeks | ||||||
| Semester 1 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| CHE-10035 | Electrons in Atoms and Molecules | C | M | 7.5 | 15 | |
| This module introduces the key chemical principles, models and vocabulary that underpins our understanding of atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonding. The module includes a practical course in which core chemistry practical and employability skills are taught and practiced. | ||||||
| CHE-10036 | The Physical Basis of Chemical Processes | C | M | 7.5 | 15 | |
| This module introduces the key chemical principles, models and vocabulary that underpins our understanding of the energetics and rates of chemical processes. The module includes a practical course in which core physical chemistry practical and employability skills are taught and practiced. | ||||||
| Semester 2 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| CHE-10041 | Navigating The Periodic Table | C | M | 7.5 | 15 | |
| This module introduces the key chemical principles, models and concepts that underpin our understanding of the trends within the periodic table, and links them with modern applications found in our daily lives. The module includes a practical course in which core inorganic chemistry practical and employability skills are taught and practised. | ||||||
| CHE-10043 | Making Organic Molecules | C | M | 7.5 | 15 | |
| This module covers the reactions of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, alcohols, alkyl halides, carbonyls and aromatic compounds. Particular emphasis is given to the mechanistic and stereochemical aspects of reactions and to the intermediates involved. The lecture material is supported by a complementary laboratory course, workshops and problem classes. Students with future ambitions in chemistry or medicinal chemistry, in either an industrial or academic environment will gain key knowledge and experience in the design of novel organic molecules. Such skills are highly regarded across many scientific disciplines, providing job prospects in many arenas, including green chemistry, process chemistry, food chemistry, materials chemistry, colour chemistry, petrochemistry, agrochemistry and drug discovery. | ||||||
| Semester 1 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| ~ | CHE-20001 | Organic Synthesis and Chirality | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module is concerned with the synthesis and functional group interconversion of compounds containing mainly carbon-oxygen and unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds using the concept of retrosynthesis. Stereochemistry in organic compounds will be examined in depth, concentrating mainly on optical and conformational isomerism. Pre-requisites: CHE-10001, CHE-10002 or equivalent of 1st year University course in Chemistry in England/Wales. 2 hours lectures & 3 hours laboratory | ||||||
| ~ | CHE-20002 | Spectroscopic Methods | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| The module covers the theory and applications of spectroscopy in Chemistry. The use of spectroscopy (particularly infrared and NMR) in organic and inorganic chemical structure determination is covered first. The theoretical aspects of spectroscopy are then explored in more detail and the determination of structural parameters such as bond lengths and dissociation energies from high resolution spectra is illustrated. Pre-requisite: CHE-10001, -10002, -10005 and -10015 or equivalent of 1st year University course in Chemistry in England/Wales | ||||||
| CHE-20008 | Chemistry - Study Abroad I | O | C | 7.5 | 15 | |
| Details of this module will depend on the Overseas University and the modules chosen at this institution, and this will be discussed on an individual basis between the student and the School's Study Abroad tutor. | ||||||
| CHE-20009 | Chemistry - Study Abroad II | O | C | 7.5 | 15 | |
| Details of this module will depend on the Overseas University and the modules chosen at this institution, and this will be discussed on an individual basis between the student and the School's Study Abroad tutor. | ||||||
| Semester 2 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| ~ | CHE-20003 | Organometallic Chemistry | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| The module explores the synthesis and properties of main group organometallic compounds and their applications in organic synthesis. This is followed by a consideration of synthesis, structure and bonding of transition metal organometallic compounds and the general chemistry of the f block elements. Pre-requisite: CHE-10001, -10002 and -10005 or the equivalent of a first year University course in Chemistry in England/Wales. | ||||||
| ~ | CHE-20004 | Physical Chemistry | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module is concerned with selected topics in Physical Chemistry,including properties of electrolyte solutions, equilibrium electrochemistry, quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics and group theory. Pre-requisites: CHE-10001,-10004,-10015 and ,-20002 or equivalant of 1st year University course in Chemistry in England and Wales 2 hours lectures & 3 hours laboratory | ||||||
| CHE-20013 | Chemistry - Study Abroad III | O | C | 7.5 | 15 | |
| Details of this module will depend on the Overseas University and the modules chosen at this institution, and this will be discussed on an individual basis between the student and the School's Study Abroad tutor. | ||||||
| CHE-20014 | Chemistry - Study Abroad IV | O | C | 7.5 | 15 | |
| Details of this module will depend on the Overseas University and the modules chosen at this institution, and this will be discussed on an individual basis between the student and the School's Study Abroad tutor. | ||||||
| Semester 1 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| # | CHE-30005 | Solids, Surfaces and Catalysis | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module deals with core aspects of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry. The module content includes theories of reaction rates at the molecular level, surface chemistry, inorganic reaction mechanisms and inorganic solid-state chemistry. 2 hours lectures | ||||||
| # | CHE-30006 | Synthesis, Kinetics and Mechanism | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module deals with core aspects of Organic, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry. The module content includes examples of organic synthetic methods, measurement of reaction rates and kinetics, elucidation of reaction mechanism and catalytic processes. 2 hours lectures | ||||||
| + # | CHE-30031 | Biologically Important Molecules | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| Semester 1-2 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| + # | CHE-30030 | Single Honours Research Project | C | C | 15 | 30 |
| Semester 2 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| # | CHE-30008 | Research Topics in Chemistry | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module examines topics that are at the forefront of research in Chemistry currently and the background behind their development. Topics to be covered include: advanced materials; radicals in synthesis; applied catalysis; computational chemistry; photochemistry. 4 hours lectures per week for 5 weeks | ||||||
| # | CHE-30009 | Research Topics in Biological and Medicinal Chemistry | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module examines topics that are at the forefront of research in Medicinal Chemistry currently and the background behind their development. Topics to be covered include: antibiotics and chemotherapy; bioinorganic chemistry; metabolism and antimetabolites; modern drug discovery; photobiology. 4 hours lectures per week for 5 weeks | ||||||
| CHE-30032 | Advanced Chemical Analysis | C | M | 7.5 | 15 | |
| This module equips students with hands-on experience and an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of modern instrument-based analytical techniques and procedures and the skills to apply this knowledge to solve problems and characterise the structures of unknown chemicals and materials. | ||||||
| Semester 1 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| # | CHE-40001 | MChem Clean Technology | C | C | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module deals with the role of the physical sciences in the development of clean technology. Topics will include: environmental pollutants; stratospheric ozone depletion and global warming; sensors and monitoring; fuel cells; catalysts; alternative, clean energy sources. 2 hours lectures | ||||||
| # | CHE-40002 | MChem - Solids, Surfaces and Catalysis | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module deals with core aspects of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry. The module content includes theories of reaction rates at the molecular level, surface chemistry, inorganic reaction mechanisms and inorganic solid-state chemistry. 2 hours lectures | ||||||
| # | CHE-40003 | MChem Synthesis, Kinetics and Mechanism | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module deals with core aspects of Organic, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry. The module content includes examples of organic synthetic methods, measurement of reaction rates and kinetics, elucidation of reaction mechanism and catalytic processes. 2 hours lectures | ||||||
| # | CHE-40004 | MChem Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module deals with core aspects of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry Chemistry. The module content includes case studies in drug discovery, the properties and synthesis of biomolecules, enzyme kinetics and protein crystallography. 2 hours lectures | ||||||
| Semester 1-2 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| # | CHE-40015 | MChem Advanced Research Project | C | C | 15 | 30 |
| Semester 2 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| # | CHE-40006 | MChem Research Topics in Chemistry | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module examines topics that are at the forefront of research in Chemistry currently and the background behind their development. Topics to be covered include: advanced materials; asymmetric synthesis, applied catalysis; computational chemistry; photochemistry. 4 hours lectures per week for 5 weeks | ||||||
| # | CHE-40007 | MChem Research Topics in Biological and Medicinal Chemistry | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module examines topics that are at the forefront of research in Medicinal Chemistry currently and the background behind their development. Topics to be covered include: antibiotics and chemotherapy; bioinorganic chemistry; metabolism and antimetabolites; modern drug discovery; photobiology. 4 hours lectures per week for 5 weeks | ||||||
| Semester 1 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| CHE-10035 | Electrons in Atoms and Molecules | C | M | 7.5 | 15 | |
| This module introduces the key chemical principles, models and vocabulary that underpins our understanding of atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonding. The module includes a practical course in which core chemistry practical and employability skills are taught and practiced. | ||||||
| CHE-10036 | The Physical Basis of Chemical Processes | C | M | 7.5 | 15 | |
| This module introduces the key chemical principles, models and vocabulary that underpins our understanding of the energetics and rates of chemical processes. The module includes a practical course in which core physical chemistry practical and employability skills are taught and practiced. | ||||||
| Semester 2 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| CHE-10041 | Navigating The Periodic Table | C | M | 7.5 | 15 | |
| This module introduces the key chemical principles, models and concepts that underpin our understanding of the trends within the periodic table, and links them with modern applications found in our daily lives. The module includes a practical course in which core inorganic chemistry practical and employability skills are taught and practised. | ||||||
| CHE-10043 | Making Organic Molecules | C | M | 7.5 | 15 | |
| This module covers the reactions of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, alcohols, alkyl halides, carbonyls and aromatic compounds. Particular emphasis is given to the mechanistic and stereochemical aspects of reactions and to the intermediates involved. The lecture material is supported by a complementary laboratory course, workshops and problem classes. Students with future ambitions in chemistry or medicinal chemistry, in either an industrial or academic environment will gain key knowledge and experience in the design of novel organic molecules. Such skills are highly regarded across many scientific disciplines, providing job prospects in many arenas, including green chemistry, process chemistry, food chemistry, materials chemistry, colour chemistry, petrochemistry, agrochemistry and drug discovery. | ||||||
| Semester 1 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| ~ | CHE-20001 | Organic Synthesis and Chirality | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module is concerned with the synthesis and functional group interconversion of compounds containing mainly carbon-oxygen and unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds using the concept of retrosynthesis. Stereochemistry in organic compounds will be examined in depth, concentrating mainly on optical and conformational isomerism. Pre-requisites: CHE-10001, CHE-10002 or equivalent of 1st year University course in Chemistry in England/Wales. 2 hours lectures & 3 hours laboratory | ||||||
| ~ | CHE-20002 | Spectroscopic Methods | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| The module covers the theory and applications of spectroscopy in Chemistry. The use of spectroscopy (particularly infrared and NMR) in organic and inorganic chemical structure determination is covered first. The theoretical aspects of spectroscopy are then explored in more detail and the determination of structural parameters such as bond lengths and dissociation energies from high resolution spectra is illustrated. Pre-requisite: CHE-10001, -10002, -10005 and -10015 or equivalent of 1st year University course in Chemistry in England/Wales | ||||||
| CHE-20008 | Chemistry - Study Abroad I | O | C | 7.5 | 15 | |
| Details of this module will depend on the Overseas University and the modules chosen at this institution, and this will be discussed on an individual basis between the student and the School's Study Abroad tutor. | ||||||
| CHE-20009 | Chemistry - Study Abroad II | O | C | 7.5 | 15 | |
| Details of this module will depend on the Overseas University and the modules chosen at this institution, and this will be discussed on an individual basis between the student and the School's Study Abroad tutor. | ||||||
| Semester 2 | C/O | TYP | ECTS | CATS | ||
| ~ | CHE-20003 | Organometallic Chemistry | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| The module explores the synthesis and properties of main group organometallic compounds and their applications in organic synthesis. This is followed by a consideration of synthesis, structure and bonding of transition metal organometallic compounds and the general chemistry of the f block elements. Pre-requisite: CHE-10001, -10002 and -10005 or the equivalent of a first year University course in Chemistry in England/Wales. | ||||||
| ~ | CHE-20004 | Physical Chemistry | C | M | 7.5 | 15 |
| This module is concerned with selected topics in Physical Chemistry,including properties of electrolyte solutions, equilibrium electrochemistry, quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics and group theory. Pre-requisites: CHE-10001,-10004,-10015 and ,-20002 or equivalant of 1st year University course in Chemistry in England and Wales 2 hours lectures & 3 hours laboratory | ||||||
| CHE-20013 | Chemistry - Study Abroad III | O | C | 7.5 | 15 | |
| Details of this module will depend on the Overseas University and the modules chosen at this institution, and this will be discussed on an individual basis between the student and the School's Study Abroad tutor. | ||||||
| CHE-20014 | Chemistry - Study Abroad IV | O | C | 7.5 | 15 | |
| Details of this module will depend on the Overseas University and the modules chosen at this institution, and this will be discussed on an individual basis between the student and the School's Study Abroad tutor. | ||||||