Module manager: Stephen Gorman
Email: S.A.Gorman@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
Completion of level 1 of a programme including practical and theoretical chemistry similar to Leeds Natural Sciences, or registration on level 2 of appropriate programme
| CHEM2192 | Molecular Signatures: Spectroscopy and Chromatography |
| CHEM2402 | Practical, Professional and Research skills for Chemists |
| CHEM2452 | Practical, Professional and Research skills for Medicinal Ch |
CHEM2191 (in part) CHEM2292 (in part) CHEM2420 (in part)
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module will provide students with the skills to interpret nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectra to determine structures of small molecules. The module will also provide a theoretical basis for quantitative and qualitative analytical chemistry, in particular analysis by chromatographic methods such as gas chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography. Students will also build on the practical skills that they developed at level 1, by performing a range of experiments related to synthetic chemistry. 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.
On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Use nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry data to solve the structure of organic molecules.
- Demonstrate an understanding of chromatographic methods used for purification and analytical chemistry.
- Safely perform experimental work in the synthetic chemistry laboratories appropriate to the level 2 theory modules, and to the general development of good laboratory technique
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Use a variety of characterisation techniques to suggest the structure of organic compounds.
2. Explain the theoretical basis and evaluate limitations of a range of classical and instrumental analytical techniques. Describe the role of sample preparation
3. Carry out a range of practical experiments that consolidate skills from level one.
4. Interpret and follow risk assessments relating to medium risk practical activities, enacting safe working practices and waste disposal.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
a. Use data from chemical analysis to solve unseen problems.
b. Develop time-management skills in the planning of experimental work and skills-based assignments.
1) 1H NMR, 13C and other nuclei for structure assignment
2) 2D NMR use in structure elucidation.
3) MS: mass spectrometry of small molecules
4) Phase equilibria
5) Simple chromatographic theory
6) Basics of HPLC, Gas chromatography and detectors including LC-MS and GC-MS
7) Training for good laboratory practice in the chemistry laboratories. Health and safety training and keeping a laboratory notebook.
8) Synthesis, purification and analysis of medicinal, organic and inorganic compounds using a wide variety of techniques.
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 | 7 | 70 |
| Private study hours | 108 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 92 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 30/04/2025
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