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Undergraduate Course: Chemistry for Chemical Physics 2 (CHPH08002)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Chemistry CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits40 ECTS Credits20
SummaryThis is a 2nd year level 8 course for students intending to complete a BSc Honours or MChemPhys degree in Chemical Physics. This course will build upon the principles introduced in Chemistry 1A and Chemistry 1B and provide further training in the essential laboratory skills for practical chemistry. This course also acts as the introductory university chemistry course for direct entry students into the Chemical Physics programmes.

The course consists of lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratory classes in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. In addition, there are weekly maths-based problem-solving exercises.
Course description The lecture course covers the following topics: Carbonyl Chemistry; Introduction to Physical Organic Chemistry; Transition Metal Organometallic Chemistry 1; Quantum Theory; Reaction Kinetics; Spectroscopy; Chemical Thermodynamics; Separation Techniques and Mass Spectrometry; Heterocyclic Chemistry; Main Group Chemistry; Transition Metal Organometallic Chemistry 2; Atomic Spectroscopy.

The laboratory course consists of 120 hours of practical work in organic, physical and inorganic chemistry
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2022/23, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 400 ( Lecture Hours 60, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 20, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 126, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 186 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 60 %, Coursework 40 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Written exam 60%
Coursework 40%
Feedback Feedback will be provided through two major channels:

Tutorials:
You will be asked to prepare some questions each week. Although these are not marked, you should always attempt the questions in advance. Answers to the pre-tutorial questions will be supplied and they are a good self-check on how well you have understood the material from the lectures. Use the tutorial to ask questions, answer more demanding questions and clear up any difficulties you have with a particular topic.

Laboratories:
Each lab report you complete will be returned a week after submission and you will have the chance to discuss any comments and the mark on your report with your demonstrator so you can learn from these and improve for future reports. During the laboratory sessions you will be supervised by a demonstrator who will be available to provide continual feedback on your practical performance.

On-line and face-to-face feedback will be available.

You will also be given the opportunity to supply feedback regarding each of your marked exercises as well as an overall assessment for each of your lecture and practical courses. This feedback will be used to improve our performance at the teaching/learning interface. You will also be given the opportunity to rate your lecturers and your laboratory demonstrators.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Chemistry for Chemical Physics 23:00
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)Chemistry for Chemical Physics 23:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)Chemistry for Chemical Physics 23:00
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Embark successfully upon advanced level courses in the following areas: synthetic and physical organic chemistry; main group and transition metal synthetic chemistry; structure, symmetry and bonding; atomic and molecular spectroscopic characterisation and physical properties of chemical species.
  2. Work independently in a chemistry laboratory and perform experimental tasks efficiently and safely whilst keeping an accurate record of the work performed.
  3. Plan and perform synthetic procedures, spectroscopic characterisations, analytical methods and physical measurements in a wide range of chemical scenarios, whilst critically evaluating the experimental data to determine its scientific relevance.
  4. Use word and data processing software packages to produce professional quality scientific reports.
  5. Appreciate that chemistry should be evolving towards a green sustainable future.
Reading List
Required Reading:
Inorganic Chemistry 7th Edition, Weller, Overton, Rourke, and Armstrong, ISBN 978-0-19-876812-8
Atkins' Physical Chemistry 11th Edition, Atkins, De Paula and Keeler, ISBN 978-0-19-876986-6
Organic Chemistry, Clayden, Greeves, Warren, ISBN 978-0198503460
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Time management (laboratory)
Independent planning (laboratory)
Good Laboratory Practise (GLP) (laboratory)
Appreciation of the role of chemistry in industry (career seminars)
Appreciation of possible academic research careers
Study Abroad Chemical Physics students have the option of studying abroad or have a year in industry in year 5 of the MChemPhys programme. There is NO study abroad option in the BSc programme.
KeywordsCP2; Chemistry for Chemical Physics 2
Contacts
Course organiserDr Murray Low
Tel: (0131 6)50 4766
Email:
Course secretaryMs Morag Munro
Tel: (0131 6) 51 7258
Email:
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