2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CHEM5618M Advanced Topics in Chemistry (Examined S1)

15 creditsClass Size: 150

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

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Acceptance onto MSc in Chemistry (BSc degree in Chemistry or equivalent)

This module is mutually exclusive with

CHEM5600M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry 60 Credit
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)
CHEM5616M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry
CHEM5622M	Advanced Topics (10 Credits)

Module replaces

(in part) CHEM5615M Advanced Topics (Examined) (30 credits)

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

Advanced Topics in Chemistry (Examined) is a compulsory module for students studying the MSc in Chemistry. Discrete topics that are of current research/commercial interest are taught and assessed by examination.

Objectives

On completion of the module, students will have an advanced level of understanding of a selection of current topics of chemistry. They will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of multiple areas simultaneously and be able to explain and solve unseen problems of an advanced nature.
Ultimately, the module will prepare them for research either in academia or industry by providing the students with the core basis of advanced knowledge they will require.

Learning outcomes
1. Broad understanding or range of core areas of advanced Chemistry;
2. Ability to solve problems in these areas;
3. Ability to access the primary literature and use their knowledge to make a critical evaluation of this information.

Syllabus

Students will be required to study three free choice topics from a selection of examined topics. The current nature of the module ensures that the topics will change sporadically, at present the topics offered in Semester 1 are:

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

Students enrolled on CHEM5107M Modern Drug Discovery are not eligible to take the Medicinal Chemistry Strategy topic in CHEM5618M.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lectures	25	1.00	25.00
Independent online learning hours			15.00
Private study hours			110.00
Total Contact hours			25.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative online quizzes will be provided together with examples for which model answers will be available.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Open Book exam	2 hr 15 mins	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Examined with all other Advanced Topics modules (CHEM56XXM). Students are allowed to bring two sheets of A4 with any combination of word-processed information, handwriting, photos or diagrams. 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 website

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:12:09

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