University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

The aim of the module is to provide a basis in organic spectroscopy, molecular symmetry and point groups and their application to inorganic spectroscopy. In addition, students will gain experience in chemical information retrieval and searching on-line databases.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass at least 2 modules from {CH2501, CH2601, CH2603, CH2701}

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 seminars and 1 or 2 lectures, and occasional tutorials, through afternoons of Semester 1 and afternoons (weeks 1 - 7) of Semester 2.

Scheduled learning hours: 36

Guided independent study hours: 64

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 3 Practical Examinations, total 6 hours = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 100%
Coursework: 0%

Re-assessment: Oral Re-assessment = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor S E M Ashbrook
Module teaching staff: Dr R A Aitken, Dr T Lebl, Prof M Buehl, Prof S E M Ashbrook, Dr N S Keddie
Module coordinator email sema@st-andrews.ac.uk