Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CHEM5614M Advanced Topics in Chemistry (Examined)

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

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Pre-requisite qualifications

BSc Chemistry or equivalent

Module replaces

CHEM5610M, a 40 credit module that combines examined (20 credits) and coursework (20 credits) components. This module has been split into CHEM5613M (Coursework) and CHEM5614M (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 four free choice topics (two 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:

Semester 1:
- Characterising structures and mechanisms in Inorganic Chemistry
- Metals in Medicine
- Medicinal Chemistry Strategy
- Expanding the Synthetic Chemistry Toolbox
- Chemical Biology Tools
- The Combustion Chemistry of Biofuels
- Molecular Dynamics

Semester 2:
- Organometallics
- Metals in Biology
- Heterocyclic Chemistry in Medicines and Natural Products
- Natural Product Biosynthesis
- Asymmetric and Stereoselective synthesis
- Planetary Atmospheres
- Chemistry, Climate Change and Air Pollution: Atmospheric Measurements, Modelling and Policy

The CHEM560XM examined topics ‘Biomedical Applications of Polymeric Materials’ and ‘Advanced Applications of Colorants’ are not included as examined options (CHEM5610M) as they form part of optional modules (COLO5180M and COLO5162M, respectively) that students may elect to take.

Private study

At least four topics will have to be attended in order to complete the examined part of the course (40 hours in total). Each student will undertake a total of two exams. These assessments, which will be take place in the January and May/June examination periods, will consist of 1 x Section A question (10 marks) and 2 x Section B questions (20 marks each), and have a duration of 1.5 hours each (3 hours in total).

Students will be presented with a wide range of advanced material and will be expected to spend considerable time consolidating the acquired knowledge. 157 hours is assigned to reading both the learning resources provided and additional related content, for topic comprehension and exam revision.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Feedback will be provided following each exam.

Individual topics will contain workshops in which feedback may be provided.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

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