CH32036: Masters distance learning A
[Page last updated: 23 April 2025]
| Academic Year: | 2025/26 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Chemistry |
| Credits: | 15 [equivalent to 30 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 300 |
| Level: | Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CWSI 30%, EXCB 70% |
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| Requisites: | Before taking this module you must take CH12002 AND take CH12005 AND take CH22008 AND take CH22009 |
| Learning Outcomes: |
Synoptic:
Demonstrate knowledge from the key aspects of core chemistry in earlier years of the programmes to solve problems from across the disciple boundaries of chemistry.
Core self-directed study:
f-block chemistry
Examine and appraise the importance of the f-block elements (lanthanides and actinides), selecting specific examples to rationalises their differences, reactivity, applications and properties;
Stereoselective synthesis:
Analyse and predict the stereochemical outcome of a variety of organic reactions and account for this via examination of the mechanism;
Photo-chemistry
Explain and interpret the formation and decay of electronically excited states in molecules and employ simple calculations to solve problems;
Discuss modern instrumental methods for photochemical investigations. |
| Synopsis: | The unit provides you with an opportunity to revise fundamental chemistry from years 1 and 2 (synoptic component). This will also allow you to develop core knowledge of chemistry, which will be expanded upon in the final year of the course and to encourage approaches to independent learning (core self-directed component). |
| Content: | The content in this unit will be based on two strands:
1) Key aspects of the core units from years 1 and 2 covering organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry. This is a synoptic component covering level 4 and 5 content from previous years of the course. This will be supported by independent learning and augmented by directed reading and supporting materials to prepare you for an overarching synoptic exam.
2) In addition you must study three topics, which are analogous to topics studied by third year MChem students. Topics will include (a) f-block chemistry, (b) organic stereoselective chemistry, (c) photochemistry. |
| Course availability: |
CH32036 is Compulsory on the following courses:Department of Chemistry
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