2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CHEM5012M Foundations of Chemistry - Coursework

15 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Dr Jenny Eyley
Email: j.eyley@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Module replaces

CHEM3012 Foundations of Chemistry Coursework (15 credits)

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module is designed to provide students with educational resources in specific areas of the subject (organic, inorganic and physical chemistry) which students taking MSc Chemistry whose first degree was not in Leeds may have not encountered on their own undergraduate programme. The topics chosen are intended to provide background for topics available in the Advanced Topics portfolio at level 5M.. For each topic, online and/or written learning resources are provided and students complete coursework (written or online) for which feedback will be provided.

Objectives

To provide students with educational resources in specific areas of the subject (organic, inorganic and physical chemistry) which are appropriate to level 3 of an undergraduate programme, but which students taking MSc chemistry whose first degree was not in Leeds may have not encountered on their own undergraduate programme. The topics chose are intended to provide background for topics available in the Advanced Topics portfolio at level 5M.

Learning outcomes
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
1. Study independently;
2. Evidence understanding of areas of the subject which may include: chemical bonding, molecular self-organization, chemical kinetics, organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, molecular symmetry, organometallic chemistry, solid-state inorganic chemistry, analytical and atmospheric chemistry;
3. Evidence improved problem-solving skills in some of these areas.

Syllabus

Students will choose three topics from a list which may include: chemical bonding, molecular self-organization, chemical kinetics, organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, molecular symmetry, organometallic chemistry, solid-state inorganic chemistry, analytical and atmospheric chemistry. The syllabus from each topic will include a selection of material which is also taught on level 3 modules for Chemistry undergraduate students in Leeds.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
seminars	5	1.00	5.00
Independent online learning hours			30.00
Private study hours			115.00
Total Contact hours			5.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative online quizzes or example problems with worked solutions will be provided for each topic.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	Assessment on each topic varies	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Exact form of coursework varies according to the topics chosen. Module is graded as pass/fail.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:12:08

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