Module manager: Stephen Gorman
Email: S.A.Gorman@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
Experience of practical work in chemistry, equivalent to level 1 of the undergraduate programme at Leeds.
| CHEM1402 | Introduction to Practical Chemistry and Research Skills |
| CHEM2452 | Practical, Professional and Research skills for Medicinal Ch |
CHEM2401
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Students will build on the practical skills that they developed at level 1, by performing a range of experiments and computer workshops. Through the practical work on this module, students will consolidate their practical skills from level 1, whilst being introduced to more advanced techniques in this module. This module will also build on students professional skills from level 1, such as group work, presenting and employability, to develop them further. The module is designed to incorporate key requirements as outlined by the RSC in accreditation of chemistry degree programmes.
On completion of this module students will be able to:
i- Safely perform experimental work in the synthetic and physical chemistry laboratories appropriate to the level 2 theory modules, and to the general development of good laboratory technique
ii- Demonstrate transferrable skills including literacy, coding, group work, presenting, ethics and surfacing of skills development.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Demonstrate good working practice in the laboratory, including safe working practice and recording and reporting of experimental work.
2. Carry out a range of practical experiments to develop advanced skills in the synthesis and purification of organic and inorganic compounds.
3. Perform complex quantitative/qualitative analysis by monitoring and measuring chemical properties and changes using advanced instrumentation. Record, process and present complex experimental results.
4. Develop skills in coding and scripting applied to scientific analysis and problem-solving.
5. Develop skills in using specialist chemical software, to find information, analyse experimental results and present chemical information.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills :
a- Develop time-management skills in the planning of experimental work and skills-based assignments.
b- Collaborate and work successfully in a group environment.
c- Communicate effectively using written, oral and other presentation methods.
d- Develop an understanding of ethical issues related to science and enterprise.
e- Reflect on skills development in the planning of future employment.
1- Training for good laboratory practice in the chemistry laboratories. Health and safety training and keeping a laboratory notebook.
2- Synthesis, purification and analysis of medicinal, organic and inorganic compounds using a wide variety of techniques.
3- A range of physical measurements and appropriate data analysis.
4- Computational chemistry and programming.
5- Developing report-writing of scientific work.
6- Ethical issues in science and enterprise.
Methods of assessment
The assessment details for this module will be provided at the start of the academic year
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 22 | 1 | 22 |
| Practical | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Practical | 20 | 7 | 140 |
| Private study hours | 208 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 192 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400 | ||
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 30/04/2025
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