CHEM07006 2019 Advanced Chemistry
This module covers advanced topics in chemistry in the physical and organic synthetic chemistry areas that are relevant to forensic chemistry. These include synthesis and purification of drugs, synthesis of polymeric material, reaction kinetics, surface chemistry and combustion reactions.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Describe organic synthetic pathways and suitable purification methods for natural drug products.
Characterise polymeric materials and describe the mechanisms involved in their synthesis
Evaluate the by products of organic synthesis
Describe comprehensively the chemistry of kinetics, catalysis, surface phenomenon and combustion reactions
To apply complex mathemathetical formulae to calculate reaction rates etc. of different chemical processes.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered full-time. It includes lectures augmented by independent learning and self directed learning. This approach is expected to meet learning needs.
Module Assessment Strategies
This module is 30% continuous assessment and 70% final exam.
The continuous assessment may be broken down into a series of short answer test in class to ensure principles of each topic are understood. More indepth knowledge and problem solving required for the final exam.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or Repeat Final Exam
Indicative Syllabus
Synthetic pathways of drugs
Intermediates and by-products of drug syntheses
Purification of drugs from natural sources
Polymeric materials (polymerisation reactions and characterisation of polymeric products)
Reaction kinetics (rate laws and rate constants, steady state approximation, Arrhenius equation)
Catalysis (homogeneous, heterogeneous and enzymatic)
Surface and interface chemistry: adsorption isotherms e.g. Langmuir.
Thermodynamics, heat and matter transfer of combustion reactions in fire and explosions.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | In class sample questions | Formative | Assessment | 0 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
2 | Written Short Answer Questions | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 15 % | Week 5 | 1,2,3 |
3 | Written Short Answer Questions | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 15 % | Week 10 | 4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 70 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Tiered Classroom | Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Self Directed Study | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2013-07-23 Forensic Chemistry Rearson
ISBN 129202044X ISBN-13 9781292020440
2005-01-01 Physical Chemistry for the Biosciences University Science Books
ISBN 1891389335 ISBN-13 9781891389337
1974 Basic Reaction Kinetics and Mechanisms Palgrave
ISBN 0333153812 ISBN-13 9780333153819
2003-05-07 The Analysis of Controlled Substances John Wiley and Sons
ISBN 0471492523 ISBN-13 9780471492528
2011 Organic Chemistry Pearson Education India
ISBN 8131704815 ISBN-13 9788131704813
Module Resources
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Science Direct
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