2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC0128 Chemistry for Interdisciplinary Sciences (2)

20 creditsClass Size: 70

Module manager: Sheryl Meskin
Email: s.a.meskin@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

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 exam wrapper activities; workshops and laboratory support

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Written Work	4 x 2 hour Problem sets	20.00
Practical	Lab competency/practicals	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		40.00

A minimum attendance standard is expected for lab sessions. Resits are not available for individual coursework elements in the module. Attendance is required for coursework elements which are linked to an assessment available only at that specific time, such as fieldwork, lab reports on specific labs, and midterms.

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

Resits for the exam component of the module will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt during the July Resit period in most cases or during the next available opportunity. In order to receive credit for a module BOTH the coursework and exam components should be a pass.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 12/12/2018 10:48:53

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