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Department of Chemistry Programme Catalogue 2015/16


USCH-AFB01: BSc(Hons) Chemistry

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Normal programme duration: 3 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • This programme has no possible DAPs
  

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
CH10133 Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table 12 Credits
CH10135 Fundamentals of organic chemistry 12 Credits
CH10137 From molecules to materials 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
CH10009 Foundation chemistry laboratory 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 6 credits from the following list:
BB10012 Ecology & evolution 1 6 Credits
CH10191 Chemistry of the cell 6 Credits
CH10225 The chemistry of everyday things 6 Credits
ED10001 Exploring effective learning 6 Credits
FL10273 Approved 6 credit language option (Foreign Languages Centre) 6 Credits
MA10103 Foundation mathematics 1 6 Credits
MN10070 Business economics 6 Credits
PH10007 Mathematics for scientists 1 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
CH10193 General practical chemistry 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 6 credits from the following list:
NB. You may only select BB10205, ED10002, CH10192, MN10248, PH10008 or FL10274 if you select the unit it follows on from in Semester 1.
BB10205 Ecology & evolution 2 6 Credits
CH10192 The chemistry of physiology and drug properties 6 Credits
CH10214 Mathematics for chemistry 6 Credits
CH10226 Introduction to environmental and sustainable chemistry 6 Credits
ED10002 Learning: Theory & context 6 Credits
FL10274 Approved 6 credit language option (Foreign Languages Centre) 6 Credits
MN10248 Introduction to accounting 6 Credits
PH10008 Mathematics for scientists 2 6 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.

Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
CH20147 Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity 12 Credits
CH20149 Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy 12 Credits
CH20151 Principles of physical chemistry 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
CH20020 Inorganic chemistry laboratory 2 3 Credits
Compulsory Units:
CH20195 Analytical chemistry 6 Credits
Designated Essential Units: Select 1 units from the following list:
CH20022 Physical chemistry laboratory 2 3 Credits
CH20023 Computational chemistry laboratory 3 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
CH20021 Organic chemistry laboratory 2 3 Credits
Compulsory Units:
CH20146 Symmetry and group theory 3 Credits
CH20194 Liquids and solutions 3 Credits
Designated Essential Units: Select 1 units from the following list:
CH20022 Physical chemistry laboratory 2 3 Credits
CH20023 Computational chemistry laboratory 3 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.

Year 3

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification


Students who achieve an OSA of 60% or better, and who have taken an appropriate selection of units, in stage 3 of this programme may be permitted to transfer to the final year of the MChem Chemistry. If you would like to be considered for transfer to the MChem at the end of this year, please contact your Director of Studies for advice BEFORE selecting your optional units.

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
CH30189 General chemistry 3 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Students must select either CH30144, CH30159 or both CH30050 and CH30063, or both CH30050 and CH30232 during this year of the programme.
CH30144 Dissertation 18 Credits
CH30159 University ambassadors scheme: science 18 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
CH30043 Advanced practical chemistry 6 Credits
CH30127 Topics in inorganic chemistry I 3 Credits
CH30128 Topics in organic chemistry I 3 Credits
CH30129 Topics in physical chemistry I 3 Credits
CH30203 Radiochemistry 3 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 units from the following list:
CH30204 Analytical chemistry in context 6 Credits
ED30005 Science education in practice 6 Credits
MN20072 Managing human resources 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Students must select either CH30144, CH30159 or both CH30050 and CH30063, or both CH30050 and CH30232 during this year of the programme.
CH30050 The chemical literature 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 15 credits from the following list:
CH30037 Synthesis of medicinal compounds 3 Credits
CH30039 Computational chemistry 3 Credits
CH30068 Physical organic chemistry 3 Credits
CH30086 Inorganic chemistry in biological systems 3 Credits
CH30157 Chemistry of functional materials 3 Credits
CH30162 Advanced organometallic chemistry 3 Credits
CH30211 Chemistry beyond the molecule 3 Credits
CH30212 Contemporary main group chemistry 3 Credits
CH30219 Organic and inorganic aspects of homogeneous catalysis 3 Credits
CH30220 Chemical thermodynamics in context 3 Credits
CH30221 Sustainable chemistry in context 3 Credits
CH30224 Physical chemistry of food science 3 Credits
CH30227 Advanced spectroscopic techniques 3 Credits
CH30230 DNA in the modern world 3 Credits
CH30231 Porous materials 3 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Students must select either CH30144, CH30159 or both CH30050 and CH30063, or both CH30050 and CH30232 during this year of the programme.
CH30063 Chemistry project 12 Credits
CH30232 Engaging the public in chemistry research 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 6 credits from the following list:
ED30006 Issues in science education 6 Credits
MN20073 Marketing 6 Credits
XX30172 State of the planet 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits
ZZ30012 Director of Studies approved unit 3 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.