CH3721 Physical 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

Prof M Buck

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

Module Staff

Prof M. Buck, Prof M. Buehl, Dr D. G. Pinto, Dr R. Schaub, Dr R. M. Smith, Dr T. van Mourik

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

Module description

This module comprises practical experiments involving physical measurements and the use of computational programmes in Chemistry.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

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

Assessment pattern

100% continual assessment

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 Semester 1 and 2 (28 in total across Semester 1 and 2)

Scheduled learning hours

166

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

Guided independent study hours

134

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Know about modern computational techniques widely used in chemistry.
  • Be familiar with data handling and error calculations.
  • have acquired practical skills in analytical techniques crucial for the elucidation of reactions and structures
  • Be familiar with materials science related topics such as surface modification and energy conversion