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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 be 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 nuleophilic 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-012
Foundational Scientific Skills
This module is designed to develop the core analytical skills of foundation year students in Biosciences, Chemistry and Geography
The module focuses on the elements of data analysis and scientific communication, drawing to together these important skills to develop a critical approach to learning in science.
Students will be guided through the process of researching and writing a literature review on a pertinent topic in their subject. Workshops will focus on the different stages of research and writing and will be supported in developing these skills through group activities and short weekly tests. Students will also develop their literature review topic into a scientific poster - a valuable skills for future academic study. In the second part of this module, students continue to develop analytical skills through the introduction of experimental design and hypothesis testing as well as some of the key methods of presenting and analysing data.
All coursework will be submitted electronically via TURNITIN to ensure compliance with the University's policies on plagiarism.
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CH-122
Chemical Thinking
This module will meet the challenge of transition to Higher Education from Further Education. Students will be guided in the essential skills to successfully engage with Chemistry in Higher Education, building competence through guided study in Chemistry in group work, basic laboratory safety and practical skills, record keeping and writing of technical reports, peer tuition, note taking, using and giving feedback, mathematics, data analysis, information handling, and coding.
The module will have a variety of formative assessment opportunities and summative assessments that include writing of technical reports, a presentation, a practical-based assessment, and a reflective account
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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.
The module will have a variety of formative assessment opportunities and summative assessments that include writing of technical reports, a presentation, quizzes, workshops, and an exam.
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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.
The module will have a variety of formative assessment opportunities and summative assessments that include writing of technical reports, a presentation, quizzes, workshops, and an exam.
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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 the student of 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.
The module will have a variety of formative assessment opportunities and summative assessments that include writing of technical reports, a presentation, homework, workshops, and an exam.
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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.
The module will have a variety of formative assessment opportunities and summative assessments that include writing of technical reports, a presentation, homework, workshops, and an exam.
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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.
Assessment will be by coursework and a written report.
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CH-241
Analytical Chemistry
This course will cover theory and applications of qualitative and quantitative analytical chemistry, with particular emphasis on quantitative chemical analysis. The students will learn about various processes and measurements involved in a chemical analysis, and about statistical analyses of the data acquired during such experiments. The topics related to both classic (e.g., titrations) and modern analytical techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, surface analysis) will be covered.
Material, techniques and skills covered in the course of this module will build on and therefore require understanding of all prior modules.
The module will be assessed by coursework (a presentation, laboratory experiments, laboratory report and assignments) and by examination.
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CH-343
Advanced Laboratory Experience
This last formal lab module for those on the M Chem 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. Study areas available will include advanced spectroscopic techniques, the application of instrumentation in chemistry, as well as more advanced synthetic pathways and a return to more integrated study of the traditional branches of organic/inorganic/physical chemistry. The module will also include a mandatory employability component. Classes will be supported with workshops which will help students gain a thorough understanding of the integrated nature of Chemistry at an advanced level.
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 and wider university.
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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. Study areas available will include advanced spectroscopic techniques, the application of instrumentation in chemistry, as well as more advanced synthetic pathways and a return to more integrated study of the traditional branches of organic/inorganic/physical chemistry. Classes will be supported with workshops which will help students gain a thorough understanding of the integrated nature of Chemistry at an advanced level.
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-S00
Year Abroad (Chemistry)
Study at a partner institution abroad.
