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
| CHEM2293 | Specialisms in Chemical Science |
| 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 a deeper understanding of some specialised areas within chemistry, including for example polymer chemistry, molecular symmetry and spectroscopy, and solution equilibria. Students will gain further experience of relevant modern laboratory practice, including the recording and analysis of physical measurements.
On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of polymer chemistry, molecular symmetry and spectroscopy, and solution equilibria.
- Safely perform experimental work in the physical 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:
1. Describe the basic principles of one or more specialisms within chemical science.
2. Apply knowledge of chemical concepts to solve well-defined problems in this area.
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 :
a. Manage time and plan work to meet deadlines.
b. Use the principles of chemical specialisms within the chemical sciences to solve unseen problems.
c. Develop time-management skills in the planning of experimental work and skills-based assignments.
d. Choose between alternative approaches with incomplete information in a lab-based scenario. Evaluate information and formulate arguments, independently and within a team.
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
4) safety in the laboratory, COSHH regulations and good laboratory practice,
5) a range of physical measurements and appropriate data analysis
6) an introduction to computational methods with relevance to modern chemistry
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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