2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CHEM1301 Chemistry: The Interdisciplinary Science
10 creditsClass Size: 250
Module manager: Dr Richard Ansell
Email: R.J.Ansell@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
Pre-requisite qualifications
A-level Chemistry or EquivalentCo-requisites
CHEM1101 | Chemistry 1: Bonding and Behaviour |
CHEM1201 | Chemistry 2: Energy, Structure and Transformation |
Module replaces
COLO1200 Introduction to Colour and Polymer ChemistryThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module will build upon the introduction to the principles of chemistry introduced in CHEM1101 and CHEM1201 to provide students with an appreciation of a wide variety of key areas of chemistry including atmospheric chemistry, biological chemistry, materials chemistry and medicinal chemistry. The module will expose how scientific breakthroughs are reported in the peer-reviewed scientific literature.Objectives
On completion of this module, students will have an understanding of the breadth of the discipline of chemistry after a detailed introduction to a range of specialist areas of chemistry including Materials Chemistry, Sustainable Chemistry and Biological Chemistry. The module will be taught in parallel with related core material in CHEM1101 and CHEM1201.Learning outcomes
Students will be able to explain and apply the principles of a range of chemical fields for example but not limited to:
1. Medicinal Chemistry
2. Biological Chemistry
3. Complex materials
4. States of matter beyond gas, liquid and solid.
5. Sustainable Chemistry
6. Atmospheric Chemistry
Students will be able to engage with a research paper, find relevant resources online, and demonstrate their understanding of a topic through writing.
Syllabus
- Medicinal Chemistry - introduction
- Biological Chemistry – introduction to biopolymers, natural products and the chemical basis of molecular biology
- Complex Materials
- Soft matter
- Sustainable Chemistry
- Atmospheric Chemistry
Students will complete a 1500-word essay describing a research paper in the area of one of the topics.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Example Class | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
Lectures | 14 | 1.00 | 14.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 20.00 | ||
Private study hours | 60.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
60h to include preparing for workshops and assessments, researching and writing the essay.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
The students will submit an essay to their personal tutors in semester 1 which will be marked formatively and feedback provided. Worked examples will be provided in lectures and example questions provided for independent study. Formative online assessments will be provided for each topic.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 1200 word essay | 50.00 |
Online Assessment | 6x MCQ's at regular intervals | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 28/04/2023 14:52:16
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