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Module Title Research Methodology I
SchoolChemistry
Department Chemistry
Module Code 03 07765
Module Lead Dr Shannon
Level Honours Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Practical Classes and workshops-100 hours
Total: 100 hours
Exclusions None
Description

Students are required to undertake a number of scripted experiments (9 in total) which have been designed to introduce and further develop a number of key experimental techniques and skills. Example techniques/skills include: microscale techniques; Schlenk techniques; advanced synthesis; anaerobic manipulations/reactions; vacuum line manipulations.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate competence with a number of advanced synthetic techniques/skills;
  • Demonstrate the development of new, specialist synthetic skills;
  • Demonstrate the ability (through practice) to apply a number of spectroscopic techniques in structure elucidation.
Assessment 07765-01 : Continual Assessment : Practical (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment of Laboratory Reports (pro forma style reports); Accreditation of skills; Assessment of Laboratory Diary;
Other none
Reading List none