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Department of Chemistry Programme Catalogue 2020/1


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

[Page last updated: 22 September 2020]

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:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH10133 Atomic structure, bonding and the Periodic Table 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH10135 Fundamentals of organic chemistry 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH10137 From molecules to materials 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH10009 Foundation chemistry laboratory 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH10191 Chemistry of the cell 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH10225 The chemistry of everyday things 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
MN10070 Business economics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH10193 General practical chemistry 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH10192 The chemistry of physiology and drug properties 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH10214 Mathematics for chemistry 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH10226 Introduction to environmental and sustainable chemistry 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
MN10248 Introduction to accounting 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


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
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH20020 Inorganic chemistry laboratory 2 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH20021 Organic chemistry laboratory 2 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH20023 Computational chemistry laboratory 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH20147 Inorganic synthesis, structure and reactivity 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH20149 Organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH20151 Principles of physical chemistry 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH20195 Analytical chemistry 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
  • Students will be assigned to this unit in either Semester 1 or Semester 2
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH20022 Physical chemistry laboratory 2 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH20146 Symmetry and group theory 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH20238 Introduction to computational chemistry 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
  • Students will be assigned to this unit in either Semester 1 or Semester 2
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH20022 Physical chemistry laboratory 2 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

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.

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


Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH30189 General chemistry 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
  • Students must select either CH30144, CH30241 or both CH30050 and CH30063 during this year of the programme.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH30144 Dissertation 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30241 Engaging the public in chemistry research 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH30043 Advanced practical chemistry 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30127 Topics in inorganic chemistry I 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30128 Topics in organic chemistry I 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30129 Topics in physical chemistry I 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Students must select either CH30144, CH30241 or both CH30050 and CH30063 during this year of the programme.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH30050 The chemical literature 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH30203 Radiochemistry 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30235 Organic chemistry of biomolecules 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
NB. Students registering for ED30005 will be required to pass an enhanced DBS check
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH30204 Analytical chemistry in context 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ED30005 Science education in practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
MN20072 Managing human resources 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Students must select either CH30144, CH30241 or both CH30050 and CH30063 during this year of the programme.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH30063 Chemistry project 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 15 credits from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CH30037 Synthesis of medicinal compounds 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30039 Computational chemistry 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30065 Biosynthesis & biotransformations 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30068 Physical organic chemistry 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30086 Inorganic chemistry in biological systems 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30157 Chemistry of functional materials 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30162 Advanced organometallic chemistry 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30211 Chemistry beyond the molecule 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30212 Contemporary main group chemistry 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30219 Organic and inorganic aspects of homogeneous catalysis 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30220 Chemical thermodynamics in context 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30221 Sustainable chemistry in context 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30224 Physical chemistry of food science 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30227 Advanced spectroscopic techniques 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30230 DNA in the modern world 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30231 Porous materials 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30236 Organic functional materials and devices 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CH30237 X-ray & neutron techniques for chemists 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 6 credits from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ED30006 Issues in science education 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
MN20073 Marketing 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
XX30172 State of the planet 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.