CHEM2293 Specialisms in Chemical Science
10 Credits Class Size: 180
Module manager: Dr Andrew Burnett
Email: a.d.burnett@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running
2025/26
Pre-requisite qualifications
Completion of level 1 of a Chemistry programme similar to that at Leeds
Mutually Exclusive
| CHEM2492 |
Chemical Specialisms, Physical and Measurement Laboratory |
Module replaces
CHEM2191 (in part)
CHEM2292 (in part)
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module will provide students with a deeper understanding of some specialised areas within chemistry, including for example polymer chemistry, molecular symmetry and spectroscopy, and solution equilibria.
Objectives
On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of polymer chemistry, molecular symmetry and spectroscopy, and solution equilibria.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning:
1. Describe the basic principles of polymer chemistry, molecular symmetry and spectroscopy, and solution equilibria.
2. Apply knowledge of chemical concepts to solve well-defined problems in polymer chemistry, molecular symmetry and spectroscopy, and solution equilibria.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a. Manage time and plan work to meet deadlines.
b. Use the principles of chemical specialisms within the chemical sciences to solve unseen problems.
Syllabus
1- Infra-red and Raman spectroscopy: molecular symmetry and allowed transitions
2- Polymer chemistry: ionic and free-radical polymerisation
3- Solution equilibria: complexometric, redox and multiple equilibria
Methods of assessment
The assessment details for this module will be provided at the start of the academic year
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Lecture |
22 |
1 |
22 |
| Private study hours |
78 |
| Total Contact hours |
22 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
100 |
Reading List
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 30/04/2025
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