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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:

1. Carry out experiments using electrochemical techniques and analyse the results. They will use these techniques to carry out a short independent investigation.
2. Use Density Functional Theory (DFT) to calculate the properties of molecules.
3. Carry out an investigative practical project in either instrumental or computational chemistry.
4. Keep a lab book, carry out risk assessments, performing searches of the scientific literature and referencing.
5. 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.