Module manager: Dr Stephen Gorman
Email: s.a.gorman@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Level 1 in Chemistry or equivalent
This module is not approved as a discovery module
To gain experience and competence in modern laboratory techniques, including the synthesis of chemical compounds and their characterisation by instrumental measurements, and the recording and analysis of a range of physical data.
The three components comprise:
- the preparation and characterisation of a range of inorganic compounds, and the use of spectroscopic techniques;
- the synthesis of a selection of organic compounds and the identification of molecules using physical techniques;
- a range of physical measurements and appropriate data analysis.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory | 16 | 3.5 | 56 |
| Workshop | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Computer Class | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Supervised Practice | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Private study hours | 114 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 86 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Completion of Laboratory reports.
Marking of laboratory reports on completion of experiments.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Practical | Continuous assessment of lab reports, group work and online tests. | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 29/04/2024
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