Module manager: Prof Patrick McGowan
Email: p.c.mcgowan@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Level 2 in Chemistry and Maths, Natural Sciences or equivalent
| CHEM3417 | Advanced Lab Work for MChem |
| CHEM3421 | Project Work for BSc Students |
| CHEM3455 | Advanced Lab Work for MChem (Medicinal) |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Students acquire, develop and apply research and evaluation skills by undertaking an extended project.
To give experience of the design and implementation of a short programme of investigation into a chemical problem using modern experimental techniques.
To develop an awareness of the nature of investigative chemistry, and the ability to interpret and present the available experimental evidence.
Students completing the project will be able to demonstrate:
(a) a detailed appreciation of a specialist area through research based learning in that area;
(b) the ability to undertake advanced independent experimental work, with due attention to safety
(c) the ability to write clear, scientific reports
(d) the ability to design and implement an investigation into a chemical problem using modern experimental techniques;
(e) an awareness of the nature of investigative chemistry, and the ability to interpret and present experimental evidence;
(f) enhanced practical and problem solving skills.
Students undertake a laboratory-based project. This project will be allocated from a list of available topics, taking into account the preferences of the student, and will be supervised by a member of staff.
Each project will feature the collection and evaluation of relevant experimental data, and the submission of a written dissertation summarising the chemical background to the project and the results obtained.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Supervision Meetings | 6 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Practicals | 22 | 3 | 66 |
| Private study hours | 129 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 71 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Conducting literature searches.
Reading and evaluating research papers.
Constructing initial plan for practical project.
Designing experiments, performing COSHH and risk assessments.
Analysing experimental data and results.
Constructing final report for practical project.
The initial practical project plan (purely formative) and the draft section of practical project report (purely formative) provide opportunities for feedback that will guide the student in preparing their final report. Feedback is also delivered by regular discussions with the member of academic staff supervising the project.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Review | 3000-word literature review and project plan | 25 |
| Report | Final report | 45 |
| Practical | Assessment by Supervisor | 30 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Dissertation to be completed by the end of semester 2.
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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