This module represents an advanced practical course designed to build on the practical skills developed through lab modules undertaken in years 1 and 2 of the Chemistry degree programmes. The course will extend this vital skill by enabling students to undertake a series of advanced/open ended experiments. Each experiment is designed to demonstrate different research areas and allow students to develop the skills necessary to conduct an independent investigation.
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
The course is comprised of a minimum of 72 hours of laboratory time, in which the students will
The topics covered by the practical sessions will vary from year-to-year, but may include
Chemical biology
Chemical simulations
Computational chemistry
Electrochemisry
Mass spectrometry
Materials chemistry
NMR
Organometallic chemistry
Supramolecular chemistry
Synthetic organic chemistry
X-ray crystallography
Practical sessions
Short lectures will be used to present key knowledge, concepts and a general framework of for the conduct of independent research.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wider reading or practice | 5 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 6 |
| Completion of assessment task | 25 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 105 |
| Follow-up work | 6 |
| Lecture | 3 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Howard M. Kanare. Writing the Laboratory Notebook. American Chemical Society.
Kirsty MacDonald. Key Skills for Scientists. RSC publishing.
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Practical assessment | 100% |
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Practical assessment | 100% |
Repeat type: Internal & External