Module manager: Dr Sean Collins
Email: s.m.collins@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Level 2 in Chemistry or Level 2 in Joint Honours (Science) with Chemistry or equivalent.
| CHEM3281 | Topics in Fundamental and Theoretical Chemistry (10cr) |
| CHEM3282 | Topics in Fundamental and Theoretical Chemistry (20cr) |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Students will be required to study two from three 5-credit topics in fundamental chemistry. The examined topics will cover a range of fundamental areas in chemistry. Students will be required to answer unseen problems requiring an appropriate level of physico-chemical understanding.
The module comprises optional topics in fundamental chemistry (of which students must choose two, which will be examined).
The examined topics will require students to demonstrate higher-level understanding of topics in fundamental chemistry, and solve unseen problems of a level appropriate to level 3.
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. demonstrate coherent and detailed higher-level understanding of topics in fundamental chemistry;
2. solve unseen problems of a level appropriate to level 3;
3. deploy accurately standard techniques of analysis and enquiry within the appropriate sub-discipline.
Examined topics:
- Spectroscopy: electronic spectroscopy of atoms and molecules, experimental methods, laser spectroscopy;
- Chemistry of the Actinides and Lanthanides: coordination and stereochemistry, physical properties, chemical separation, radioactivity and reactor fuel technology;
- Electrochemistry: Fundamentals, electrode kinds, applications, dynamic electrochemistry and the effects of current.
The optional topics may change intermittently and be augmented by alternative options.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Lecture | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Independent online learning hours | 15 | ||
| Private study hours | 64 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 21 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
64h private study and 15h independent online learning – watching screencasts, reading, creating and revising notes, preparation for workshops and examination
Students will be provided with online quizzes/tests to test their understanding, and with problem sets for workshops/examples classes for which worked answers will be provided.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Open Book exam | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 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: 4/29/2024
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