2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC0128 Chemistry for Interdisciplinary Sciences (2)
20 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Sheryl Meskin
Email: s.a.meskin@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
-To build upon the understanding of the core concepts and techniques in chemistry from Chemistry for Interdisciplinary Sciences (1), and the nature of chemical reactions.-To build academic skills necessary to facilitate the learning of chemistry.
-To learn practical skills to support the learning of chemical concepts.
-To develop a knowledge and understanding of chemical theories related to the study of environmental sciences, biology chemistry and physics across the science and engineering disciplines.
Learning outcomes
-Ability to describe, explain and interpret results in terms of chemical principles and concepts and to apply mathematical methods to solve problems in chemistry.
-Practical skills in synthesis and analysis of a range of inorganic and organic compounds.
Skills outcomes
-Students will be able to apply chemical principles in new situations.
-Students will be able to describe, explain and interpret results in terms of chemical principles and concepts and be able to apply mathematical methods to solve problems in chemistry.
-Students will have gained practical skills in synthesis and analysis of a range of inorganic and organic compounds.
Syllabus
- Mechanisms, synthesis and characterisations of organic chemistry
- Industrial considerations for synthesis of pharmaceuticals, polymers, biofuels and agrochemicals
- Thermodynamic fundamentals: the role of entropy as a driving force of a reaction
- Biochemical workings of the body: proteins, DNA and the relationship between the two
- Environmental chemistry; ozone, the greenhouse effect and the structure of the atmosphere
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 5 | 3.00 | 15.00 |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Practical | 5 | 3.00 | 15.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 52.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 96.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 52.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Independent on-line learning:Using VLE resources 52
Private study:
Reading 36
Working problem sets 10
Preparing coursework 15
Revision for examinations 20
Preparation for practical sessions 15
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Reflection with essay/exam wrapper activities; Midterm exam; group presentation; problem sets; and laboratory report.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Written Work | 4 x 2 hour Problem sets | 20.00 |
| In-course Assessment | 30 minute in course exam | 10.00 |
| Practical | Lab competency/practicals | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 30 mins | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 01/11/2016
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