Summary

70 modules found

  2. CH1202 - Introductory Chemistry for Second Year Direct Entry Students

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    10
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    9.00 am or 10.00 am (various days)
    Assessment
    1.5-hour Written Examination = 100%
    Coordinator
    Dr J B O Mitchell

    This module provides an introduction to some of the fundamental aspects of Chemistry and is for students entering the Chemistry BSc and MChem courses directly into second year.…

  3. CH1301 - The Impact of Chemistry

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    Monday-Friday 12:00-13:00
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 70%, 15-minute Practical Examination = 20%, Coursework = 10%
    Coordinator
    Dr D G Pinto

    This module explores the impact that chemistry has on all our lives and all aspects of society. The module will cover diverse range of topics and the pivotal role chemistry plays…

  4. CH1401 - Introductory Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    Monday-Friday 11.00-12:00
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 60%, 1-hour Practical Examination = 10%, Coursework = 30%
    Coordinator
    Dr R T Baker

    The module includes lectures on the origin of the elements, atoms and the Periodic Table, shapes and properties of molecules, chemistry of the elements, properties of solutions,…

  5. CH1402 - Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 1

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    Lectures: 10.00-11:00, 1 x 3 hr lab: 14:00-17:00
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 60%, 1-hour Practical Examination = 10%, Coursework = 30%
    Coordinator
    Dr R M Smith

    The module includes lectures on bonding in simple molecules, inorganic solids, chemistry of the first row transition metals, properties of solids, States of matter and…

  6. CH1601 - Organic and Biological Chemistry 1

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    1000
    Timetable
    Lectures: 11.00-12:00, Labs/workshops: 14:00-17:00
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 60%, 1-hour Practical Examination = 10%, Coursework = 30%
    Coordinator
    Dr I A Smellie

    The module includes lectures on the structure, stereochemistry and nomenclature of simple organic compounds, fundamental organic reaction mechanisms, organic functional groups and …

  7. CH2501 - Inorganic Chemistry 2

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    1
    SCOTCAT credits
    30
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    Lectures 11am (4 per week) Tutorial 11 am (1 per week), Practical Classes: 2 per week 2-5 pm
    Assessment
    3-hour Written Examination = 60%, Practical = 30%, Coursework / Presentation = 10%
    Coordinator
    Dr J A McNulty

    The module includes lectures on bonding theory, metal complexes and organometallics, descriptive transition-metal chemistry, solid-state chemistry, and descriptive main-group…

  8. CH2601 - Organic Chemistry 2

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    30
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    Lectures: 12.00 noon, 4 per week; Tutorials: 12:00 noon, 1 per week, 2 x 3 hr labs: 14:00-17:00
    Assessment
    3-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%
    Coordinator
    Prof D Philp

    The module includes lectures on carbon-carbon bond formation, interconversion of functional groups, aromatic and heteroaromatic reactivity, mechanistic biological chemistry and…

  9. CH2603 - Organic Chemistry 2 (French)

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    20
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    Lectures: 12.00-13:00, Practical classes: 2 per week: 14:00-17:00
    Assessment
    2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%
    Coordinator
    Prof D Philp

    The module includes lectures on carbon-carbon bond formation, interconversion of functional groups, aromatic and heteroaromatic reactivity, mechanistic biological chemistry and…

  10. CH2701 - Physical Chemistry 2

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    2
    SCOTCAT credits
    30
    Level
    2000
    Timetable
    Monday-Friday 11:00-12:00, 2 x 3 hr lab: 14:00-17:00
    Assessment
    3-hour Written Examination = 60%, 1-hour Practical Examination = 5%, Coursework = 35%
    Coordinator
    Dr D G Pinto

    The module includes lectures on quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and electrochemistry, kinetics, molecular spectroscopy and diffraction and mathematical tools for chemistry.

  11. CH3431 - Chemistry Workshop

    Year
    2025-2026
    Semester
    Full Year
    SCOTCAT credits
    15
    Level
    3000
    Timetable
    S1 Tuesday & Thursday: 14:00-16:00
    Assessment
    100% continual assessment.
    Coordinator
    Prof S E M Ashbrook

    The aim of the module is to provide a basis in organic spectroscopy, molecular symmetry and point groups and their application to inorganic spectroscopy, and crystallography and…