CHY8430 : Advanced Problem Solving
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Johan Eriksson
- Lecturer: Dr Ben Horrocks, Professor Andrew Benniston, Dr Jerry Hagon
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
The module aims to review essential mechanistic principles and structural elucidation and the application of these to advanced chemical problems.
Outline Of Syllabus
The course will cover problem solving of macrocyclic ligand synthesis and the preparation of inorganic complexes, emphasising the use of NMR spectroscopy to solve structures.
This module consists of a series of advanced written problem exercises, designed to test the application of mechanism, reactivity, structure, and spectroscopy
The Written assessment assesses learning across the taught course material and conceptual understanding of primary literature in the subject area
The course involves a series of formative advanced problem exercises, which will be delivered and completed over the course of the semester. Formative feedback, based on the answers provided by the students will be given in the workshop sessions on each exercise in order to enhance the performance in the subsequent exercises
The key concepts are reinforced and skills practiced during problem solving seminars
Written assignments allow students to access and review representative primary literature adding depth to conceptual understanding.
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | Pre-recorded lecture material on how to problem solving |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Written assessment submitted via TurnItIn |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 24 | 0:50 | 20:00 | Revision for end of semester assessment |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Problem solving exercises provided via Canvas |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Synchronous online session discussing answers to problems set during non-synchronous recordings |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 51:00 | 51:00 | Background reading and practice of problem solving exerciese |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The course involves a series of advanced problem exercises, which will be delivered and completed over the course of the semester. Formative feedback, based on the answers provided by the students, will be given on each exercise in order to enhance the performance in the subsequent exercises.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 100 | Alternate online assessment |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | problem solving exercises |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The online assessment assesses problem solving ability of an interdisciplinary nature whilst the formative problem solving exercises are used to enhance students performance in the four topics covered within the module.
Study Abroad students may request to take their exam before the semester 1 exam period, in which case the format of the paper may differ from that shown in the MOF. Study Abroad students should contact the school to discuss this.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CHY8430's Timetable