Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | CHEM473 - Molecular Modelling, Chemical Databases and Employability for MSc Students | ||
Code | CHEM473 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof N Berry Chemistry Ngberry@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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• To introduce students to further molecular modelling techniques, so that they can apply molecular modelling software in studies of a variety of chemical systems. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) By the end of this module, successful students will: |
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(LO2) By the end of the chemical database section of the module, a successful student will have gained: |
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(LO3) By the end of the employability section of the module, a successful student will have constructed a personalised action plan of their own employability priorities and engaged with a new activity to address their priority. |
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(S1) Students will develop their chemistry-related cognitive abilities and skills, ie abilities and skills relating to intellectual tasks, including problem-solving as required by the Chemistry subject benchmark statement. In particular, they will gain the ability to adapt and apply methodology to the solution of unfamiliar problems. |
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(S2) Communication skills |
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(S3) Lifelong learning skills |
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(S4) Organisational skills |
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(S5) IT skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Molecular modelling, database skills, and employability are taught asynchronously via virtual learning environment (equivalent to 3h modelling, 2h databases, 1h employability), workshops equivalent to 2h modelling, 3h databases,) and associated assignments. Molecular modelling assignments will be supported virtually (e.g. via MS Teams and email). The chemical database assignment and employability tasks will be completed in the students’ own time. Chemical databases exercise and assignment will receive personal feedback. The modelling and database assignments require appropriate referencing, giving the students practice in referencing as required in their dissertation in other modules. The molecular modelling assignments contain materials that cover organic, inorganic, physical chemistry and surface science, thus linking the modelling component with the each student’s work within a research group in the department. Employability is supported by self-directed and p ersonalised employability activities via a range of potential activities on Canvas. Students will be able to suggest wider examples that are not covered which the section lead with help facilitate. |
Syllabus |
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Students will be introduced to more of the skills necessary to perform basic molecular modelling calculations: Students' chemical database skills will be further developed: Students’ employability skills will be further developed: |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
6 |
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11 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 64 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Employability exercise There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 6 hours | 7 | ||||
Chemical Database Exercise There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 1x3 hours | 7 | ||||
Chemical Databases assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 1x9 hours | 20 | ||||
Modelling Exercises There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 3x6 hour assignments | 65 |