University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: TBC

This is a group-based exercise where the students will tackle an unseen problem. Skills to be developed will vary but will include some or all of the following: The use of spectroscopy, retrosynthetic analysis, literature searching, web based searching and design, synthesis, catalysis, mechanistic studies, computational chemistry, surface chemistry, biological chemistry, communication skills.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 80

Guided independent study hours: 120

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 60%
Coursework: 40%

Personnel