| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
BSc in Chemistry or related subject
N/A
To increase understanding of key synthetic organic transformations; to develop knowledge of spectroscopic techniques for the study of organic molecules; to use spectroscopic data for structure determination of organic molecules; to recognise practical constraints in the design of synthetic procedures; to develop skills in key experimental techniques, including chromatography.
• Lectures on analytical techniques (1H, 13C NMR, MS, IR, chromatography
• Lectures and workshops on synthetic transformations
• Laboratory course on experimental techniques and multi-step syntheses
• Structure determination using spectroscopic data
• to build on the understanding of key synthetic organic transformations introduced at BSc level
• to develop an appreciation of the link between theoretical considerations and practical options
• to expand the understanding of analytical techniques suitable for organic molecules from those introduced at BSc level
• to expand the choice of synthetic reagents through the use of polyfunctional molecules and multi-step syntheses
• to prepare students with the key theoretical and experimental knowledge necessary to undertake CHY8811
(Research Project)
• to have a thorough understanding of chromatographic methods
• to build on the basic experimental laboratory techniques gained at BSc level
• to develop skills in the interpretation of spectral data to determine molecular structure
• to critically evaluate alternative reagents for a synthetic transformation
• to apply knowledge of single step transformations to multi-step syntheses
• to address synthetic problems as part of a team having diverse multi-disciplinary backgrounds.
Subject specific or professional skills, able to
• perform experiments in organic chemistry
• critically evaluate alternative reagents for a synthetic transformation
• apply knowledge of single step transformations to multi-step syntheses
Cognitive or intellectual skills, able to
• interpret spectral data and determine molecular structure
• address problems in synthesis as part of a team having diverse multi-disciplinary backgrounds
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 58 | 1:00 | 58:00 | Lectures on chemical structure, synthetic transformations and mechanisms |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 4 | 6:00 | 24:00 | Writing practical report (4 experiments) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Coursework exercises |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 40 | 1:00 | 40:00 | 10h over 2 days per week for 4 weeks |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 1 and 2h workshops, organic assessments |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 46:00 | 46:00 | Background reading and practice past examination questions |
| Total | 200:00 |
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CHY1101 | Basic Organic Chemistry XX |
Lectures convey the key concepts and factual data. Seminars allow focussed discussion and expansion of material from the lectures and from BSc. Group learning allows individual and team application of the knowledge gained through the lectures and seminars
Laboratory classes allow multiple experimental techniques to be practised and understand how this relates to the lecture/seminar material
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 40 | Laboratory Report (covering 4 individual experiments) approx. 12 pages including appendices |
| Essay | 2 | M | 30 | Spectroscopy assignment - approx. 3 pages including appendices |
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 30 | Organic tests (3x 10% each) |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | Practice problem sheets are used in the tutorials (7) and the lectures (12) |
Individual knowledge is assessed through coursework in semesters 1 and 2, the reduced time constraints of coursework allows more diverse and hence realistic synthetic problems to be undertaken.
Laboratory work and problem solving skills are assessed through the coursework in semester 2, coursework allows a more realistic problem to be set as industry would not place rigorous time constraints.
Assessment of proficiency in safety, experimental techniques and report writing is through the laboratory report, which comprises of the write-up of 4 individual experiments.
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