University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module describes the importance of more advanced spectroscopic methods for the elucidation of structure and properties of increasingly complex molecules and materials. Particular attention will be paid to those techniques which exploit synchrotron radiation.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass CH2501 and pass CH2701

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 - 3 lectures per week over 9 - 10 weeks (within Weeks 1-11) and 2 - 3 tutorials per week.

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 80

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

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

Re-assessment: Oral Re-assessment = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor C J Baddeley
Module teaching staff: Prof C J Baddeley, Dr G Haehner
Module coordinator email cjb14@st-andrews.ac.uk