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CHEM3291 Topics in Interdisciplinary and Applied Chemistry (10cr)

10 creditsClass Size: 120

Module manager: Prof Michaele Hardie
Email: m.j.hardie@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

Pre-requisite qualifications

Level 2 in Chemistry or Level 2 in Joint or Combined Honours (Science) with Chemistry or equivalent.

This module is mutually exclusive with

CHEM3292Topics in Interdisciplinary and Applied Chemistry (20cr)

Module replaces

(in part, CHEM3262 Supramolecular and Macromolecular Chemistry)

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The optional topics will cover a range of interdisciplinary and applied areas in chemistry and will be assessed by examination. Students will be required to answer unseen problems requiring an appropriate level of chemical understanding.

Objectives

The module comprises a selection of topics in interdisciplinary and applied chemistry (of which students must choose two to be examined).

Students will gain an appreciation of the wide range of scientific studies underpinned by chemistry and fields where the subject is applied in today’s society and industry.

The examined topics will require students to demonstrate higher-level understanding of topics in interdisciplinary and applied chemistry, and solve unseen problems of a level appropriate to level 3.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate higher-level understanding of topics in interdisciplinary and applied chemistry, and solve unseen problems of a level appropriate to level 3.


Syllabus

Optional topics (choose 2):
a) Soft matter: Amphiphile self-assembly, mechanisms and thermodynamics of self-assembly, critical micelle concentration, polymer solutions, phase separation.
b) Chromatography: chromatographic theory, GC and GC-MS in practice, different formats of LC, HPLC and LC-MS in practice, sample pre-treatment and preparation
c) Chemical Biology: Bio-orthogonal chemistry, chemistry of protein modifications, chemical tools to study enzymes and beyond
d) Supramolecular Chemistry: Fundamental non-covalent interactions, basic thermo-dynamics of association, types of molecular hosts, template-directed synthesis
e) Polymer Chemistry: Synthesis, analysis, and commercial application of polymers and polymeric materials.
f) Cosmetic Science: Aspects of the science behind cosmetics and their action.

The optional topics may change intermittently and be augmented by alternatives.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
On-line Learning21.002.00
Workshop61.006.00
Independent online learning hours40.00
Private study hours52.00
Total Contact hours8.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

40 hours – independent online study including watching screencasts, completing interactive exercises.
52 hours - reading, revision of notes, preparation for workshops and examination.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will be provided with online quizzes/tests to test their understanding, and with problem sets for workshops/examples classes for which worked answers will be provided.

Methods of assessment


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Open Book exam1 hr 30 mins100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 09/11/2021

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