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CH-005
Elementary Chemistry
This module will introduce students to the concept of atomic structure and electron configuration, inter- and intra- molecular forces, bonding and molecular structures. Through a series of interactive workshops, students will apply this knowledge in order to be able to describe and explain periodicity, the properties of groups and the observed trends, and to predict the shape and simple structures of molecules and ions. Students will also be introduced to acids, bases and pH, Avogadro's constant, simple molecular calculations and the concept of an ideal gas. Students will also become familiar with organic molecules, their functional structures and their uses. This module will form the bridge to help students to transition from GCSE and A-level Chemistry, building a strong foundation for Chemistry at Level 4.
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CH-008
Methods of Analysis and Detection
This module will introduce students to working in a laboratory environment, including how to work safely, good laboratory practice and how to maintain a good laboratory lab book. In workshops, students will become familiar with different analytical techniques that they will use later during their degree programme and in the work-place and the theory will be reinforced through experiential and applied learning in the laboratory. This module will form the bridge to help students to transition from GCSE and A-level Chemistry, building a strong foundation for Chemistry at Level 4.
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CH-009
Synthesis and Analysis
This module will build on CH-008 and will reinforce how to work safely, good laboratory practice and how to maintain a good laboratory lab book. In lectures/workshops, students will become familiar with different reactions and analytical techniques that they will use later during their degree programme and in the work-place and the theory will be reinforced through experiential and applied learning in the laboratory. Students will gain an understanding of how chemical synthesis and analyses and used in everyday life. This module will form the bridge to help students to transition from GCSE and A-level Chemistry, building a strong foundation for Chemistry at Level 4.
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CH-010
Reactions and Products
This module will introduce students to theories and laws that underpin our knowledge of atomic and molecular interactions/reactions. It will start with discussions and calculations for chemical equations. Thermodynamics will include equilibrium, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs Free Energy, calorimetry and Hess' Law (including Born-Haber cycles and Le Chatelier's Principle). Simple kinetics and rate laws including catalysis will be introduced. A variety of simple and fundamental organic reactions will be introduced including but not limited to electrophilic and nucleophilic addition and substitution. This module will form the bridge to help students to transition from GCSE and A-level Chemistry, building a strong foundation for Chemistry at Level 4.
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CH-123
Structure and Bonding 1
This module will introduce students to the fundamentals of atomic structure, the consequences for forming bonds and the resulting molecular structures. This will introduce to them the concepts of orbitals, shapes of molecules, and how these may be identified through spectroscopy. Experience gained through looking at simple diatomics and polyatomics will be extended to the structures of organic and inorganic molecules and to intermolecular interactions affecting macroscopic states of matter.
This module will build on existing understanding and will employ mathematics taught in other modules (CH-122) to conceptualise material taught in this module.
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CH-124
Structure and Bonding 2
Building on Structure and Bonding 1 (CH-123), this will extend the theoretical underpinning for atomic and molecular structure and will address more advanced examples from organic and inorganic chemistry as well as macroscopic systems.
The content of this module will require knowledge developed in prior modules as well as independent reading outside scheduled sessions.
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CH-125
Chemical Reactions 1
This module will introduce students to the fundamentals of the physical aspects of chemical reactions, both thermodynamic and kinetic. These and other previously-understood concepts will then be applied to addition reactions, both organic and inorganic.
This module will build on existing understanding and will employ mathematics taught in other modules (CH-122) to conceptualise some of the material taught in this module.
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CH-126
Chemical Reactions 2
This module will continue the discussion of the fundamentals of the physical aspects of chemical reactions, both thermodynamic and kinetic. These and other previously-understood concepts will then be applied to the study of substitution and elimination and an introduction to redox reactions, both organic and inorganic.
This module will build on existing understanding and will employ mathematics taught in other modules (CH-122) to conceptualise some of the material taught in this module.
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CH-127
Chemical Practice
This module will introduce students to the three broad employment areas for chemistry: research, teaching or industrial positions. The lecture portion will cover fundamental aspects of being a professional chemist including safety, report writing, project management, and teaching skills. Students will attend research seminars and workshops, industrial field trips, and supervise school pupils in the laboratory.
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CH-232
Further Inorganic Chemistry
This module will continue discussion of concepts traditionally considered to be inorganic chemistry studying the structure and bonding of main group and transition metal compounds and major classes of reactions. Symmetry and group theory will also be introduced in this module.
Note: it is expected that material, techniques and skills covered in the course of this module will require understanding of any prior module.
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CH-340
Advanced Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
This module will provide a fuller and more comprehensive understanding of inorganic chemistry built upon the principles introduced in Years 1 and 2. It will illustrate how various classes of inorganic compounds and materials, including coordination compounds, cluster compounds, organometallic compounds, nanomaterials, porous materials, semiconductors and supramolecular systems are prepared and characterised. The student will gain an understanding of inorganic materials properties and of the principles and experimental techniques that underpin their synthesis. The module will illustrate specific applications of inorganic materials and will show the importance and use of inorganic chemistry in biological applications.
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CH-343
Advanced Laboratory Experience
This last formal lab module for those on the MChem course consists of "project practicals" which can last from 3 to 10 weeks. These are intended to lay the groundwork for the more extensive research project carried out in the final year. The practicals change from one year to the next based on the current research of the department. They may be synthetic, analytical or purely involve extensive data treatment.
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CH-344
Chemistry Project
3rd year projects are the opportunity to bring all you've learnt during your degree together and apply that knowledge to solve a problem. In Swansea these projects can be embedded in active research groups across the colleges of science, engineering or medicine, allowing you to build a network and experience in your chosen specialism within the chemical sciences.
These projects are your opportunity to demonstrate to employers that you have a full understanding of your course and are able to direct your own studies, manage an independent research project and effectively communicate your findings.
This selection suggests an interest in a project embedded within a research group in engineering, focusing on materials chemistry or chemical engineering
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CH-349
Integrated Topics in Chemistry
This module gives students the opportunity to explore options within Chemistry, giving opportunity to apply prior learning to advanced research topics and allowing students to pursue more specialised topics related to their research interests and aligned with the research areas represented within the Department and the wider University.
Where possible, topics will be taught using relevant examples from primary literature, encouraging students to evaluate and appraise a range of primary literature sources and locate appropriate new sources.
The module is designed to be flexible to allow the content to vary with the research areas represented within the Department.
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CH-409
MChem Research Project
MChem projects are the defining feature of the integrated masters with a chance to contribute research work of potentially publishable standard to an active research group within the University.
In Swansea these projects can be embedded in active research groups across the Faculty of Science and Engineering or the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science, allowing you to build a network and experience in your chosen specialism within the chemical sciences.
These projects are an excellent way of managing the transition on to your next destination after undergraduate study, whether that is a postgraduate research studentship or into employment.
The skills developed in the MChem projects demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver all aspects of a 60 credit research project and on exit you will have demonstrated the academic equivalence and begun developing the other skills required for entry into professional development schemes leading to chartership.
This selection suggests an interest in a project embedded within a research group in science, focusing on straight chemistry, or interacting and collaborating with another department such as bioscience, geography, physics, maths or computer science.
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CH-413
Advanced Integrated Topics in Chemistry Part 2
This module gives students the opportunity to explore options within Chemistry, giving opportunity to apply prior learning to advanced research topics and allowing students to pursue more specialised topics related to their research interests and aligned with the research areas represented within the Department and the wider University.
Where possible, topics will be taught using relevant examples from primary literature, encouraging students to evaluate and appraise a range of primary literature sources and locate appropriate new sources.
The module is designed to be flexible to allow the content to vary with the research areas represented within the Department.
