CH3621 Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Full Year

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr I A Smellie

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr R. A. Aitken, Dr N. S. Keddie, Dr R. J. Pearson, Dr I. A. Smellie, Dr C. M. Young

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Practical experiments involving synthesis, characterisation and measurements in organic chemistry. Skills will be developed in the use of spectroscopy, retrosynthetic analysis, literature searching, web based searching and design, synthesis, catalysis, mechanistic studies, and biological chemistry.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS CH2501 AND PASS AT LEAST 1 MODULE FROM {CH2601, CH2603, CH2701}

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE CH3622 OR TAKE CH3623

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

No Re-assessment available, requires lab attendance to complete coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3.5-hour morning practical classes over 11 weeks (28 in total-Semester 1 Weeks 1 - 11,

Scheduled learning hours

98

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

52

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Construct a coherent argument or debate by demonstrating logical processing of (complex) information and deductive reasoning
  • Demonstrate reflective learning, including the ability to engage with and learn from feedback
  • Demonstrate skills in time management, self-discipline and self-motivation
  • Demonstrate quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis
  • Work independently
  • Present work and findings in a professional manner, with attention to detail