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On completion of the course students should be able to: (i) demonstrate an understanding of the principles and implications of configurational and conformational isomerism, (ii) demonstrate an understanding of the scope and application of methods for elucidation of the mechanisms of organic reactions, and (iii) carry out a multi-step synthetic sequence safely and efficiently.
Indicative Module Content:'Mechanism' section:
* Use of kinetic methods
* Probing for intermediates
* Use of isotopes
* Substitution & elimination reactions
* Cases studies
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Laboratories | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 36 |
Total | 108 |
CHEM20040 or equivalent
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment(Including Essay): Two written problem solving assignments on the module content. | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
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Exam (In-person): Two hour end of trimester examination | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
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Report(s): Lab reports from mini-research project carried out during lab practical sessions. | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback to the class on assignments prior to summative assessment and on lab reports (post-assessment).
Name | Role |
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Dr Xiangming Zhu | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |