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2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CHEM3423 Laboratory Work for BSc Chemistry Students
10 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Dr. Stephen Gorman
Email: s.a.gorman@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Pre-requisite qualifications
Level 2 in Chemistry or equivalentThis module is mutually exclusive with
| CHEM3415 | Laboratory Work 3X |
| CHEM3417 | Advanced Lab Work for MChem |
| CHEM3418 | Lab work with integrated project for Natural Sciences and Jo |
| CHEM3420 | Laboratory Work 2M |
| CHEM3422 | Laboratory Work for BSc Medicinal Chemistry Students |
| CHEM3455 | Advanced Lab Work for MChem (Medicinal) |
| CHEM3650 | Laboratory-based Project Work 2M |
| CHEM3651 | Extended Project Work for Joint Honours students |
| CHEM3654 | Laboratory-based Project Work for Natural Sciences |
| CHEM3720 | Laboratory Work 2M |
Module replaces
CHEM3416 Lab Work with Integrated BSc ProjectThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module students will have:- undertaken advanced experimental work, with due attention to safety, in the chemical laboratory;
- manipulated advanced apparatus and record data for subsequent analysis;
- synthesized molecules of some structural complexity;
- competently handled air-sensitive materials and used them safely in synthetic methods;
- determined structure using spectroscopic data;
Learning outcomes
The practical component of the core experiments incorporates the following themes, and students completing the module will be able to demonstrate:
(a) confidence in safely handling reagents/solvents, including those that are air-sensitive and/or pose significant hazards;
(b) ability to undertake advanced experimental work, with due attention to safety;
(c) ability to manipulate advanced laboratory apparatus and record data for subsequent analysis;
(d) ability to synthesize molecules of some structural complexity;
(e) determine structure using spectroscopic data;
(f) an understanding of the most common practical techniques and their proper application in the laboratory situation;
(h) a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the major areas of synthetic chemistry.
(i) a knowledge of current techniques and methodologies appropriate to synthetic chemistry, with hands on practical experience of some of these
Skills outcomes
Practical laboratory skills at advanced level
Syllabus
Students will undertake a selection of experiments in the areas of inorganic, organic and/or physical chemistry, appropriate to the level 3 theory modules and designed for the general development of investigative laboratory techniques.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Laboratory | 40 | 1.00 | 40.00 |
| e-Lecture | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 56.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 44.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Preparation for experiments, completing reports post-experiment, reviewing feedback to achieve learning outcomes.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Experimental laboratory reports marked at regular intervals throughout semesters 1Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical | Assessment of lab reports and skills plus online exercises | 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
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