Undergraduate Course: Chemistry 3B (VS1) (CHEM09009)
Course Outline
| School | School of Chemistry |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Part-year visiting students only |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Semester 1 lecture course and tutorials/workshops from the Chemistry 3B course, available to visiting students only. Normally taken alongside CHE-3-AVS1. It consists of the following lecture courses: asymmetric synthesis; polymer chemistry; main group chemistry; reagents for organic synthesis; reactive intermediates; inorganic synthesis. |
| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | Students MUST NOT also be taking
Chemistry 3B (CHEM09006)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2025/26, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 30,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 16,
Online Activities 2,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1,
Summative Assessment Hours 2.5,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
145 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
One 3 hour exam. |
| Feedback |
Students will be provided with feedback through the following channels: Tutorials (small-group sessions, examples classes, and problem workshops). Online multiple-choice tests. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Chemistry 3B (VS1) | 180 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an integrated knowledge and understanding of the synthesis, reactions, and properties of various organic and inorganic molecules.
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Reading List
Inorganic Chemistry 6th Edition, Weller, Overton, Rourke, and Armstrong, ISBN 978-0-19-964182-6
Atkins' Physical Chemistry 10th Edition, Atkins and De Paula, ISBN 978-0199543373
Organic Chemistry, Clayden, Greeves, Warren, ISBN 978-0198503460 |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Problem solving skills.
Independent planning and learning.
Time management.
Appreciation of the role of chemistry in the modern world. |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
Plus tutorials at times to be arranged |
| Keywords | C3B(VS1) |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Paul Lusby
Tel: (0131 6)50 4832
Email: |
Course secretary | Mr Craig Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 4710
Email: |
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