MChem Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry / Course details

This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 21/22 and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact.  Please see Blackboard / course unit related emails for any further updates.

This unit provides an introduction to and development of core practical skills in synthesis, measurements, basic laboratory safety procedures including COSHH and risk assessment and basic skills for working as a scientist.

The course comprises of a mix of online exercises, laboratory classes and group sessions. Laboratory classes take place every Monday from 10am – 4pm in the two dedicated teaching laboratories on the first and second floors in the Department of Chemistry.

• Problem-solving skills
• Communications skills
• Practical competency
• Numeracy and mathematical skills
• Analytical skills
• ICT skills
• Time management and organisational skills

Regular feedback is available:

i. Through discussions with academic members of staff and GTAs during each laboratory session;

ii. Pre-lab exercises for in-lab experiments are completed on-line via BlackBoard affording immediate feedback;

iii. In-lab marks and comments on the students’ performance are uploaded to BlackBoard;

iv. Write-ups are uploaded to BlackBoard for assessment;

v. Attendance registers are uploaded to BlackBoard on each lab day. Students who are not in attendance will be automatically contacted by the Education Office;

vi. Convenors conduct a census at weeks 6, 12 and 18 of the lab course: those students whose average mark is < 50% will be interviewed by the convenors;

vii. Those students who are in danger of failing the unit will be interviewed by laboratory convenors/ Director of Undergraduate studies as appropriate.