2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CHEM5600M Advanced Topics in Chemistry 60 Credit
60 creditsClass Size: 120
Module manager: Dr Paul Thornton
Email: P.D.Thornton@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Pre-requisite qualifications
Successful completion of Level 3 programme in ChemistryThis module is mutually exclusive with
| CHEM5601M | Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry 60 Credit |
| CHEM5602M | Advanced Topics in Chemical Biology (40 Credit) |
| CHEM5603M | Advanced Topics in Chemical Biology (30 Credit) |
| CHEM5604M | Advanced Topics in Chemistry (40 Credit) |
| CHEM5605M | Advanced Topics in Chemistry (30 Credit) |
| CHEM5606M | Advanced Topics in Chemistry (20 Credit) |
| CHEM5607M | Advanced Topics in Chemistry (10 Credits) |
| CHEM5608M | Advanced Topics in Chemistry (15 Credits) |
| CHEM5610M | Advanced Topics in Chemistry |
| CHEM5622M | Advanced Topics (10 Credits) |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of the module, students will have an advanced level understanding of a wide range of chemistry to the most advanced level. They will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and recall of multiple areas simultaneously and be able to explain and solve unseen problems of an advanced nature.Ultimately the module will prepare them for postgraduate research either in academia or industry by providing the students with the core basis of advanced knowledge they will require. Through the continual assessment aspects of the module they will receive training in transferrable skills that will aid their future career.
Learning outcomes
The students will have a broad understanding of core areas of advanced chemistry and be able to solve unseen problem-led questions 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
The module will consist of 3 blocks, two assessed by exam and one by continuous assessment.
Block 1 (first semester) will consist of 6 topics and you will be required to answer unseen exam questions on 4 topics. The exact topic areas vary year by year to reflect research developments, but a representative list is:
- Medicinal Chemistry Strategy
- Expanding the Synthetic Chemistry Toolbox
- Characterising Structures and Mechanisms in Inorganic Chemistry
- Chemical Biology Tools
- The Combustion Chemistry of Biofuels
- Biomedical Applications of Polymeric Materials
Block 2 (second semester) will consist of 6 topics and you will be required to answer unseen exam questions on 4 topics. The exact topic areas vary year by year to reflect research developments, but a representative list is:
- Advanced Applications of Colorants
- Metals in Biology
- Heterocyclic Chemistry in Medicines and Natural Products
- Asymmetric and Stereoselective Synthesis
- Chemistry, Climate Change and Air Pollution: Atmospheric Measurements, Modelling and Policy
For Block 3 (both semesters) there is a requirement to submit work corresponding to 4 topics. This block will be assessed by a portfolio of work (coursework). The exact topic areas vary year by year to reflect research developments, but a representative list is:
- Energy Transduction - Powering the Earth, Life and Society
- Nanomaterials
- Structural Control in Modern Materials
- Sustainability
- Structural Control in Modern Materials
- Physical Organic Chemistry
- Delivery of Functional Fluids
- Electronic Structure Calculations
- Case Studies in Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Synthesis
- Metals in Medicine
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| On-line Learning | 72 | 1.00 | 72.00 |
| Example Class | 96 | 1.00 | 96.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 60.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 372.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 168.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 600.00 | ||
Private study
432h including 60h online study - quizzes, note-taking, additional reading and researchStudents will be presented with a wide range of advanced material and will be expected to spend considerable time consolidating this knowledge.
Additionally, they will be provided with practice problems that form the basis of the seminars for each topic.
Reading for lectures and workshops
Reading research literature and preparation for coursework assignments
Preparation for examinations
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Formative exercises for workshops, and regularly-spaced online quizzes.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | Coursework 1 | 8.50 |
| Assignment | Coursework 2 | 8.50 |
| Assignment | Coursework 3 | 8.50 |
| Assignment | Coursework 4 | 8.50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 34.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Open Book exam | 3 hr 00 mins | 33.00 |
| Open Book exam | 3 hr 00 mins | 33.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 66.00 | |
Examined with all other Advanced Topics modules (CHEM5601M – CHEM5610M, as of February 2020). 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 moduleLast updated: 07/07/2022 11:10:18
Browse Other Catalogues
- Undergraduate module catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate module catalogue
- Undergraduate programme catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate programme catalogue
Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD