2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CHEM5622M Advanced Topics in Chemistry (10 Credits)

10 Credits Class Size: 60

Module manager: Dr Stefan Auer
Email: s.auer@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Level 3 in Chemistry programmes of study or equivalent

Mutually Exclusive

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This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
(a) have an appreciation of important advanced topics in chemistry
(b) be able to solve deductive problems where appropriate
(c) be able to critically assess current chemical literature where appropriate

Learning outcomes

Students should become familiar with advanced topics and current research in a range of topical areas within chemistry.

Skills outcomes

Managing Self: Planning, time management

Syllabus

Eight different topics of 8-9 teaching sessions duration on aspects of advanced current chemistry will be given. Students will be required to submit coursework for two of the eight topics. Students are free to attend all topics if desired.

Topics may include:
- Organometallic Mechanisms and Transformations
- Energy Transduction – Powering the Earth, Life and Society
- Advanced Solid State Chemistry
- Asymmetric Synthesis
- Biological Chemistry
- Chemical Biology Tools
- Ultrafast Chemistry
- Molecular Dynamics
- Chemical waves and Oscillations
..... or other topical research areas.

In each topic lecturers will present current advanced chemistry and/or current research findings, referring students to the research literature where appropriate. Students will be required to read up to date research literature to advance their knowledge beyond the material presented in lectures.

Teaching Methods

Delivery type Number Length hours Student hours
Example Class 16 1 16
Independent online learning hours 12
Private study hours 72
Total Contact hours 16
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) 100

Private study

Students should note that the following information is for guidance only. The actual time required for the various elements will vary between students.
- Preparation and reading for coursework requirements including student-led workshops, essays, answers to deductive problems

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative exercises for workshops, and regularly-spaced online quizzes.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework
Assessment type Notes % of formal assessment
Assignment Coursework 1 50
Assignment Coursework 2 50
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: 4/29/2024

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