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2011/12 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CHEM3410 Laboratory Work 3M
30 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr P C McGowan
Email: P.C.Mcgowan@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2011/12
Pre-requisite qualifications
Level 2 in Chemistry or equivalentThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module students will be able to:- undertake advanced experimental work, with due attention to safety, in the chemical laboratory;
- manipulate advanced apparatus and record data for subsequent analysis;
- synthesize molecules of some structural complexity;
- determine structure using spectroscopic data.
Syllabus
Students will undertake a selection of experiments in the organic, inorganic and physical chemistry laboratories appropriate to the level 3 theory modules and to the general development of laboratory technique.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Laboratory | 67 | 3.00 | 201.00 |
| Private study hours | 99.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 201.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
99 hours - completion of laboratory reports.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Laboratory reports on completion of experiments at approximately weekly intervals.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical | continous assessement of laboratory reports | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
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: 19/09/2012
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