University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 12.00 noon on selected days according to the timetable for FR2022. Practical classes: Two per week 2.00 to 5.00 pm

The module includes lectures on carbon-carbon bond formation, interconversion of functional groups, aromatic and heteroaromatic reactivity, mechanistic biological chemistry and organic spectroscopy.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Entry to Single Honours Chemistry programmes or Biomolecular Science at Level 2000

Co-requisite(s): You must also take FR2022

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take CH2601

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 lectures, 1 tutorial and 5 hours of practicals over 2 afternoons.

Scheduled learning hours: 76

Guided independent study hours: 124

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 60%, 1-hour Practical Examination = 7%, Coursework = 33%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 60%
Practical examinations : 7%
Coursework: 33%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Existing 1-hour Practical Examination = 7%, Existing Coursework = 33%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr G J Florence, Prof M L Clarke, Dr R A Aitken, Prof T K Smith