2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CHEM2425 Level 2 Laboratory Work for JYA

30 creditsClass Size: 10

Module manager: Dr Stephen Gorman
Email: S.A.Gorman@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisite qualifications

Suitable qualification from the home institute.

This module is mutually exclusive with

CHEM2410	Laboratory Work 2a
CHEM2415	Laboratory Work 2X
CHEM2420	Laboratory Work 2b
CHEM2620	Laboratory Work 2c

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Students utilize skills gained at their home institute to:(i) undertake a selection of experiments in the organic, inorganic and physical chemistry laboratories appropriate to the level 2 theory modules and to the general development of good laboratory technique.(ii) acquire, develop and apply research and evaluation skills by undertaking extended open-ended experiments. Apply their knowledge and understanding in order to initiate and carry out extended open-ended experiments.

Objectives

On completion of this module students will have:

- undertaken experimental work, with due attention to safety, in the chemical laboratory;
- manipulated 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;
- undertaken independent experimental work, with due attention to safety, and demonstrate the ability to write clear, scientific reports
- understood the aims, nature and methodology of a chemistry-related extended experiment;
- developed an awareness of the nature of investigative chemistry, and the ability to interpret and present experimental evidence;
- developed their practical and problem solving skills.

Learning outcomes
The practical component of the 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 experimental work, with due attention to safety;
(c) ability to manipulate 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 and physical chemistry, with hands on practical experience of some of these

Syllabus

Over the course of two semesters students will undertake a selection of experiments in the areas of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, appropriate to the level 2 theory modules and designed for the general development of investigative laboratory techniques.

They will communicate experiment outcomes effectively by oral and written assessment methods.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Laboratory	24	3.50	84.00
Workshop	13	1.00	13.00
Presentation	1	3.00	3.00
Computer Class	7	3.00	21.00
Supervised Practice	4	2.00	8.00
Seminar	1	2.00	2.00
Private study hours			169.00
Total Contact hours			131.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

169h (including pre-labs, watching videos, screencasts)

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Marking of laboratory reports on completion of experiments.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Practical	Continuous assessment of lab reports, group work and online tests.	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Students who have completed sufficient laboratory work will be able to submit reports for the summer resit period. Students who have not completed sufficient laboratory work will be given an opportunity to do so over summer but if they have missed too much, they may need to resit the module as an internal student in the following year.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 28/04/2023 14:52:16

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