This is a core module of MPharmSci (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science and MChem (Hons) Chemistry and an option for BSc (Hons) Chemistry and BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science students. It takes forward the themes of spectroscopy that were introduced in the previous modules and develops a more rigorous theoretical footing and advanced applications. In parallel to this, analytical themes are introduced covering radiochemical analysis, electroanalysis and thermal analysis.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Strand I (Physical and Analytical chemistry module uses this strand only)
Strand II
The course will be delivered via two parallel series of lectures supported by workshop and problem solving classes. Lectures will be given to introduce topics and guide students in directed reading in preparation for tutorial sessions which will give students the opportunity to solve real spectroscopic problems and gauge understanding through formative self-assessment. Students will undertake set practical experiments in the laboratory that underpin the subject material and widen the students' range of practical skills. Practical report writing will test written communication and observation skills through set discussion and evaluation questions. Experiments will be conducted in pairs to promote team working. Directed private study includes consolidation of lecture notes with additional reading and the production of experimental reports. Self-directed learning includes preparation for end-of-module examination and associated work.
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | Lectures and workshops Pre-Lab workshops Laboratory practical | 50 3 9 |
| Guided independent study | Recommended reading Formative assessment tasks Summative assessment tasks Exam revision | 238 |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 | |
Assessment of material delivered through lectures will be made in a variety of ways. These include formative assessment in workshops and practicals as well as summative assessment through a variety of tasks such as answers to questions in on-line tests, which will include practical results and their interpretation, practical report, and the formal end of module examination. A range of formative assignments undertaken both in class and during independent study will provide regular and detailed feedback to students so that they can develop an awareness of their rate and level of progress and of their strengths and weaknesses. On-going discussion via the personal tutor and module leader will assist the student in the development of strategies for improvement and enhancement.
The end of module examination will be of three hours duration and include a mixture of short and long answer questions. Students will be given an element of choice, but students will be required to answer an equal weighting of questions from each section. Practical work will be assessed through the submission of three elements of assessment based on 2 sets of on-line questionnaires (each set 10% weighting), and a practical report.
Formative questions will be present in every practical question sheet (see practical booklet). There will be an opportunity of formative feedback on the first submitted questions sheet during TB1 . In addition to the online questions, each practical will be summatively assessed through a short report. The report will consist of three compiled question sheets each containing results, data treatment, interpretation of the data and discussion on each experiment (<500 words) (20% weighting in total).
The end of module examination will be of three hours duration and include 4 sections: A, B, C and D.
Section A will consist of short questions covering all the taught material; (40 marks in total).
Sections B, C and D will consist of long questions (20 marks each).
The topics "mass spectrometry" and "atomic spectroscopy" will only be assessed through the summative practical questionnaires and will not be included in the final exam.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1) Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of quality management systems relating to the analytical laboratory; | Summative assessment will be through the end of module examination and submission of practical report. Opportunity for formative assessment will be provided in class. |
| 2) Apply the techniques and methods studied to routine and non-routine chemical problems, in various situations | Summative assessment will be through the end of module examination, and coursework. Opportunity for formative assessment will be provided in problem solving workshops and questions in practicals. |
| 3) Critically compare and assess a variety of analytical techniques with regard to performance and applicability | Summative assessment will be through the end of module examination and coursework. Opportunity for formative assessment will be provided in workshops and in practicals. |
| 4) Design and carry out experiments to measure and subsequently interpret data, using techniques and concepts directly or indirectly related to those developed elsewhere in the module | Summative assessment will take place when answering of online tests and report (coursework). Opportunity for formative assessment will be provided in practicals. |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio 1 comprising: 2 online tests, GC-MS/ ICP practicals 10% each | Coursework | 20% |
| Portfolio 2. Submission of the practical report comprising three question sheets on the following; NMR 10% GC-MS 5% ICP 5% | Coursework | 20% |
| Written exam | Written exam | 60% |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It IS NOT a requirement that any element of assessment is passed separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
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