2020/21 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CHEM5615M Advanced Topics in Chemistry (Examined)

30 creditsClass Size: 150

Module manager: Dr Paul Thornton
Email: p.d.thornton@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jan to 31 Jan (13mth) View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

Pre-requisite qualifications

Acceptance onto MSc in Chemistry (BSc degree in Chemistry or equivalent)

Co-requisites

CHEM5613M

Advanced Topics in Chemistry (Coursework)

This module is mutually exclusive with

CHEM5600M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry 60 Credit
CHEM5601M	Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry 60 Credit
CHEM5602M	Advanced Topics in Chemical Biology (40 Credit)
CHEM5604M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry (40 Credit)
CHEM5605M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry (30 Credit)
CHEM5606M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry (20 Credit)
CHEM5607M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry (10 Credits)
CHEM5608M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry (15 Credits)

Module replaces

CHEM5610M; this module has been split into CHEM5613M (Coursework) and CHEM5615M (Examined).

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

Advanced Topics in Chemistry (Examined) is a compulsory module for students studying the MSc in Chemistry. Discrete topics that are of current research/commercial interest are taught and assessed by examination.

Objectives

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 multiple 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.

Learning outcomes
The students will have a broad understanding of a range of core areas of advanced chemistry and be able to solve unseen problems in these areas. 

They will also be able to access the primary literature and use their knowledge to make a critical evaluation of this information.

Syllabus

Students will be required to study six free choice topics (three per semester) from a selection of examined topics. The current nature of the module ensures that the topics will change sporadically, at present the topics offered are:

(Typical*) Semester 1:
Characterising structures and mechanisms in Inorganic Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry Strategy
Expanding the Synthetic Chemistry Toolbox
Chemical Biology Tools
The Combustion Chemistry of Biofuels
Molecular Dynamics
Advanced Organometallics

(Typical*) Semester 2:
Metals in Medicine
Metals in Biology
Heterocyclic Chemistry in Medicines and Natural Products
Natural Product Biosynthesis (^Not offered to January 2021 starters)
Asymmetric and Stereoselective synthesis
Planetary Atmospheres (^Not offered to January 2021 starters)
Chemistry, Climate Change and Air Pollution: Atmospheric Measurements, Modelling and Policy

The CHEM560XM examined topic ‘Biomedical Applications of Polymeric Materials’ is not included as an examined option for CHEM5615M as it forms part of optional module COLO5180M that students may elect to take.

* For students commencing studies in January 2021, the content of Semester 1 and Semester 2 will switch.

^ Topics suspended for January 2021 starters.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Class tests, exams and assessment	2	1.50	3.00
Lecture	60	1.00	60.00
Private study hours			237.00
Total Contact hours			63.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

At least six topics will have to be attended in order to complete the examined part of the course (60 hours in total). Each student will undertake a total of two exams. These assessments will take place in the January and May/June examination periods.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

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

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr	50.00
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Exams must take place at the same time as all other Advanced Topics (CHEM560XM) exams.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 26/01/2021 17:00:28

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