Module manager: Dr Jenny Eyley
Email: j.eyley@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
CHEM3012 Foundations of Chemistry Coursework (15 credits)
This module is not approved as an Elective
The module is designed to provide students with educational resources in specific areas of the subject (organic, inorganic and physical chemistry) which students taking MSc Chemistry whose first degree was not in Leeds may have not encountered on their own undergraduate programme. The topics chosen are intended to provide background for topics available in the Advanced Topics portfolio at level 5M.. For each topic, online and/or written learning resources are provided and students complete coursework (written or online) for which feedback will be provided.
To provide students with educational resources in specific areas of the subject (organic, inorganic and physical chemistry) which are appropriate to level 3 of an undergraduate programme, but which students taking MSc chemistry whose first degree was not in Leeds may have not encountered on their own undergraduate programme. The topics chose are intended to provide background for topics available in the Advanced Topics portfolio at level 5M.
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
1. Study independently;
2. Evidence understanding of areas of the subject which may include: chemical bonding, molecular self-organization, chemical kinetics, organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, molecular symmetry, organometallic chemistry, solid-state inorganic chemistry, analytical and atmospheric chemistry;
3. Evidence improved problem-solving skills in some of these areas.
Students will choose three topics from a list which may include: chemical bonding, molecular self-organization, chemical kinetics, organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, molecular symmetry, organometallic chemistry, solid-state inorganic chemistry, analytical and atmospheric chemistry. The syllabus from each topic will include a selection of material which is also taught on level 3 modules for Chemistry undergraduate students in Leeds.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminars | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Independent online learning hours | 30 | ||
| Private study hours | 115 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 5 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
Formative online quizzes or example problems with worked solutions will be provided for each topic.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Assessment on each topic varies | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Exact form of coursework varies according to the topics chosen. Module is graded as pass/fail.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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