2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CHEM3720 Laboratory Work 2M

20 Credits Class Size: 20

Module manager: Dr S A Gorman
Email: s.a.gorman@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

Pre-requisite qualifications

Level 2 in Joint Honours (Science) with Chemistry or equivalent

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

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.

Syllabus

This module is available as an option with the approval of the Head of the School of Chemistry, and comprises a short series of laboratory experiments which are selected to complement the other modules studied by the individual student.

Typically these experiments will allow experience to be gained in modern laboratory practices via the preparation and characterisation of a range of compounds, the use of spectroscopic techniques and other physical measurements.

Teaching Methods

Delivery type Number Length hours Student hours
Laboratory 45 3 135
Private study hours 65
Total Contact hours 135
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) 200

Private study

65 hours - completion of laboratory reports

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Laboratory reports on completion of experiments at approximately weekly intervals.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework
Assessment type Notes % of formal assessment
Practical Continuous assessment in laboratory 100
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) 100

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading List

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 05/10/2018

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