Description
Module Outline
This module aims to expose students to a range of instrumental and computational techniques that will allow them to analyse experimental data to extract physical parameters. A further module aim is to encourage students to critically assess and compare the results they obtain and to take a more investigative attitude to practical chemistry.
Module Aims
At the end of the module students should be able to:
- Carry out experiments using electrochemical techniques and analyse the results. They will use these techniques to carry out a short independent investigation.
- Use Density Functional Theory (DFT) to calculate the properties of molecules.
- Carry out an investigative practical project in either instrumental or computational chemistry.
- Keep a lab book, carry out risk assessments, performing searches of the scientific literature and referencing.
- Practice key transferable skills, including use of Word, Excel and ChemDraw to prepare lab reports and research articles.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Laboratories: In Instrumental 1 students will undertake compulsory practicals in electrochemistry and computational DFT. In Instrumental 2 students will choose one practical on an aspect of instrumental or computational chemistry.
Self-study: In addition to timetabled hours it is expected that you engage in self-study in order to master the material. This can take the form of completing pre-lab activities, analysing data, writing up lab reports and further reading in textbooks, lecture notes, primary literature and online.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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