2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CHEM5600M Advanced Topics in Chemistry 60 Credit

60 creditsClass Size: 120

Module manager: Dr Stefan Auer
Email: s.auer@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Successful completion of Level 3 programme in Chemistry

This module is mutually exclusive with

CHEM5601M	Advanced Topics in Medicinal Chemistry 60 Credit
CHEM5604M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry (40 Credit)
CHEM5605M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry (30 Credit)
CHEM5606M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry (20 Credit)
CHEM5608M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry (15 Credits)
CHEM5616M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry
CHEM5617M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry (Coursework)
CHEM5618M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry (Examined S1)
CHEM5619M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry (Examined S2)
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:
- Characterising structures and mechanisms in Inorganic Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry Strategy
- Advanced Methods in Organic Synthesis
- Chemical Biology Tools
- The Combustion Chemistry of Biofuels
- Molecular Dynamics

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:
- Metals in Biology
- Artificial Molecular Switches, Motors and Machines
- Planetary Atmospheres
- Chemistry, Climate Change and Air Pollution: Atmospheric Measurements, Modelling and Policy
- Natural Product Biosynthesis / Biocatalysis
- Physical Organic Process Chemistry

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:
- Nanomaterials
- Energy Transduction – powering the Earth, life and society
- Sustainability
- Structural Control in Modern Materials
- Planning Organic Syntheses
- Statistical Thermodynamics
- Case Studies in Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Synthesis
- Metals in Medicine

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	48	1.00	48.00
Lectures	48	1.00	48.00
Independent online learning hours			72.00
Private study hours			432.00
Total Contact hours			96.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			600.00

Private study

Quizzes, note-taking, additional reading and research.

Students 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 (CHEM56XXM). 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: 29/04/2024 16:12:09

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