CHE-30032 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Successful completion of Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry or equivalent FHEQ Level 5

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

Building on your learning in Level 5, this module equips you with hands-on experience and an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of state-of-the-art instrument-based analytical techniques and the skills to apply this knowledge to solve problems and characterise the structures of unknown chemicals and materials.

This module aims to develop an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of analytical techniques and their applications to solving problems in analytical chemistry and analytical science in general.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Discuss the operating principles, strengths and weaknesses of a range of analytical techniques relevant to chemistry: 1
Critically evaluate selected hyphenated analytical techniques: 2
Evaluate and reflect on the use of an analytical technique (or a combination of techniques) to enhance the identification of an unknown, or to indicate the presence or absence of a compound: 2
Develop and critically discuss a strategy to identify an unknown compound in a complex mixture: 1
Evaluate critically the appropriateness of selected analytical techniques and procedures in relation to a given problem: 1
Analyse data and evaluate performance of a range of analytical techniques: 2
Acquire and interpret data from analytical techniques widely used in chemistry: 2

Study hours

Active Learning Hours:
18 hours lectures, seminars and workshops
18 hours practical and data analysis sessions
Independent Study Hours:
64 hours independent study
50 hours coursework preparation

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment