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CHEM40210

Academic Year 2024/2025

Comprehensive X-ray Crystallography (CHEM40210)

Subject:
Chemistry
College:
Science
School:
Chemistry
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
2.5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Tony Keene
Trimester:
Summer
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Distinction/Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

Curricular information is subject to change.

The module aims to give students the opportunity to develop a theoretical, analytical and practical approach to the use of X-ray Crystallography. Students will be aware of the format for reporting data and learn to appreciate the quality of published data.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students should:· Have a knowledge and understanding of the theoretical principles underpinning X-ray Crystallography;· Be familiar with operational constraints of the technique; Be familiar with the use of a polarizing microscope to determine crystals suitable for analysis;· Be able to read and understand data tables;· Be able to analyse and interpret data and be able to discern how reliable finished data tables are;· Be able to present data in a form suitable for publication in a thesis or manuscript;· Be aware of quality of published data in literature. Course is Graded as Pass (60%) or Honours (76%).

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

10
Autonomous Student Learning

25
Lectures

10
Tutorial

3
Laboratories

2
Total

50

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Module will be delivered by a series of lectures and workshops.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Two assignments (50% each) during the course, reflecting learning of the techniques through handing of data. Week 6 Graded Yes
100
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Following submission every student will get an email

Name Role
Dr Julia Bruno Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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