Module manager: Dr Stefan Auer
Email: s.auer@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Registration on level 5M of appropriate programme
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module is a variant of Advanced Topics in Chemistry which is optional for final year integrated masters students in Natural Sciences or joint honours. Discrete topics (each 5 credits) that are of current research/commercial interest are taught and assessed by examination or by coursework.
On completion of the module, students will have an advanced level of understanding of a selection of current topics of chemistry. They will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of different areas simultaneously and be able to explain and solve unseen problems of an advanced nature.
Ultimately, the module will prepare them for research either in academia or industry by providing the students with the core basis of advanced knowledge they will require.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Describe and discuss confidently, accurately and in detail, using appropriate terminology, the principles of one or more specialisms within the chemical sciences.
2. Integrate, synthesise and apply a systematic and broad understanding of relevant and state-of-the-art chemical concepts to solve complex/unfamiliar problems.
3. Navigate and utilise the intersections between chemistry and other disciplines to suggest solutions to real problems
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
4. Identify, interrogate and integrate relevant diverse sources of scientific literature alongside other information sources (academic – information searching, referencing).
5. Critically analyze methodology, results and conclusions of others (work-ready - critical thinking; academic - critical thinking)
6. Solve complex unseen problems (work-ready - Problem solving & analytical skills)
The module will consist of a number of topics, some delivered in semester 1 and some in semester 2.
The exact topic areas vary year by year to reflect research developments, but a representative list is:
- Characterising structures and mechanisms in Inorganic Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry Strategy
- Advanced Methods in Organic Synthesis
- Chemical Biology Tools
- The Combustion Chemistry of Biofuels
- Molecular Dynamics
- Metals in Biology
- Artificial Molecular Switches, Motors and Machines
- Planetary Atmospheres
- Chemistry, Climate Change and Air Pollution: Atmospheric Measurements, Modelling and Policy
- Natural Product Biosynthesis / Biocatalysis
- Physical Organic Process Chemistry
- Nanomaterials
- Energy Transduction – powering the Earth, life and society
- Sustainability
- Structural Control in Modern Materials
- Planning Organic Syntheses
- Statistical Thermodynamics
- Case Studies in Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Synthesis
- Metals in Medicine
- Computer-Aided Drug Design
- Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
Methods of Assessment
Assessment for this module will consist of;
3 x Coursework
2 x In-person open notes exam
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 36 | 1 | 36 |
| Lectures | 36 | 1 | 36 |
| Independent online learning hours | 54 | ||
| Private study hours | 324 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 72 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 450 | ||
Online quizzes, in-class polling and examples classes should provide opportunities for formative assessment where model answers should be provided against which students can check their work.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Details TBC | 11 |
| Coursework | Details TBC | 11 |
| Coursework | Details TBC | 11 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 33 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Open Book exam | 2.0 Hrs 15 Mins | 33 |
| Open Book exam | 2.0 Hrs 15 Mins | 34 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 67 | |
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: 10/4/2024
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