SUBJECT MODULE DESCRIPTION for - ruc.dk · Subject module course 3 Analytical Chemistry (Analytisk kemi) 5 Subject module course 4 Applied Spectroscopy (Anvendt spektroskopi) 5 A

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SUBJECT MODULE DESCRIPTION for

Chemistry

ROSKILDE UNIVERSITY

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Please note that only the Danish version of the ‘Studieordning’ has legal validity. The Danish version is the official version and thus overrules possible differences between the two versions.

Contents Subject module in Chemistry............................................................................................................................... 1

Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................ 1

Competency profile - academic and professional skills .................................................................................. 1

Content and overall structure ......................................................................................................................... 2

Recommended academic prerequisites .......................................................................................................... 3

Study Board ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

Affiliation of corps of external examiners ....................................................................................................... 3

Entry into force and transitional provisions ........................................................................................................ 3

Entry into force: ............................................................................................................................................... 3

Transitional rules ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Approval .............................................................................................................................................................. 3

Programme elements included in the study programme ................................................................................... 5

Amendments to the subject module in Chemistry ........................................................................................... 13

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Subject module in Chemistry

The provisions laid down in this subject module description are issued pursuant to the curriculum for the Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Science.

Unless otherwise specifically stated below, the provisions set out in the study regulations for the Bachelor study programme in which the student is enrolled shall also apply to this subject module.

Purpose The purpose of the subject module in Chemistry is:

• To equip the student with fundamental knowledge and basic skills in chemical empirical research, methodology, theory formation and their applications, so that the student, independently and in collaboration with others, can on the basis of chemistry undertake basic academic functions within research, development, administration, teaching and other forms of knowledge dissemination.

• To provide the student with basic knowledge and practical skills in the subject.

The subject module in Chemistry may be included in the combinations stated in the combination list on the Roskilde University website.

The subject module is also intended to qualify the student to commence a Master’s programme in Chemistry or related Master’s programmes.

The subject module is presented in English.

Unless otherwise specified, the examination language is the same as the teaching language.

Competency profile - academic and professional skills

The purpose of the subject module in Chemistry is to equip the student with the following knowledge, skills and competencies:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of fundamental terms and theory formation in chemistry. • Knowledge of instrument-dependent and classical experimental methods. • Knowledge of safety aspects of laboratory work. • Knowledge of the properties of selected chemical classes. • Knowledge of how chemistry may be applied to solve problems.

Skills:

• Skills in identifying and applying relevant chemical concepts, theories and methods to illuminate a problem.

• Skills in applying relevant experimental and other empirical methods in chemistry. • Skills in generating and analysing chemical data.

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• Skills in calculating physical values in chemical models using the language of mathematical formulae. • Skills in utilising formal representations and methods, including algorithms. • Skills in undertaking critical, systematic searches in the literature of chemistry. • Skills in reading and utilising original chemical literature in Danish and English. • Skills in accurate communication using basic chemical terms, orally and in writing.

Competencies:

• Competency to identify, recognise, describe, define and analyse problems using chemical theories and methods, both independently and in collaboration with others.

• Competency to view problems from an interdisciplinary standpoint and provide solutions – not only on the basis of chemistry, but also by incorporating relevant theories, methods and perspectives from the second subject at Bachelor level.

• Competency to plan and implement relevant and safe chemical experiments. • Competency to undertake a formalised problem-solving process using chemical models. • Competency to reflect on how chemical knowledge contributes to and is challenged by

developments in society. • Competency to distinguish between basic and applied chemistry and see the connections between

them. • Competency to consider the innovative potential of a chemical approach to specific technical and

societal problems. • Competency to exercise critical judgment in relation to the use of chemistry to solve practical

problems. • Competency to study both independently and in co-operation with others, including sharing

knowledge and reflections. • Competency to organise and manage a project within fixed frameworks and deadlines.

Content and overall structure

The subject module corresponds to 35 ECTS credits and consists of the following programme elements:

• Subject module project: 15 ECTS • Subject module course: 5 or 10 ECTS

Study programme elements in the subject module:

Title of study programme element ECTS

Project Subject module project in Chemistry 15

Subject module course 1 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics (Kemisk termodynamik og kinetik)

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Subject module course 2 Atoms and Molecules (Atomer og molekyler) 5

Subject module course 3 Analytical Chemistry (Analytisk kemi) 5

Subject module course 4 Applied Spectroscopy (Anvendt spektroskopi) 5

A description of the study programme elements is provided at the end of the curriculum.

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Recommended academic prerequisites

The subject module builds upon the competencies acquired in the foundation part of the Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Science. Students who do not possess these or equivalent competencies must expect to have to make additional study efforts in order to complete the subject module within the prescribed period. Before commencing this subject module, the student is expected to have acquired knowledge, skills and competencies corresponding to the courses ‘The Chemical Reaction’ and ‘Organic Chemistry’ from the common part of the Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Science.

Study Board

The Study Board for the Natural Science programmes is responsible for the academic content of the subject module.

Affiliation of corps of external examiners

The programme is affiliated with the corps of external examiners for Chemistry

Entry into force and transitional provisions

Entry into force:

1 September 2018

The subject module description applies to all students who commenced the subject module on 1 September 2013 or later.

Transitional rules

Students who have already passed the course ‘Applied Spectroscopy’ must instead choose a BK4-8 course offered by the Study Board for the Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Science.

Approval

Approved by the Study Board for the Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Science, 11 November 2018.

Approved by the Study Board for the Natural Science programmes , date: 11 January 2018

Discussed with the advisory board, date: 21 March 2018

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Discussed with the chairperson of the external examiners, date: 9 April 2018

Approved by Rector Hanne Leth Andersen, date: 4 May 2018.

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Programme elements included in the study programme Standard page: A standard page corresponds to 2,400 characters, including the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but excluding any appendices.

Title Subject module project in Chemistry

Danish title Fagmodulprojekt i Kemi

Most recent revision

Teaching language English

Type Project

ECTS credits 15 ECTS

Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the concepts, theories and methods of chemistry that are relevant to the chosen problem.

• Understanding of selected chemical fields that are relevant to the problem.

• Understanding of methods and approaches relevant to the problem.

• Knowledge of possible social, scientific theoretical or didactic perspectives on the problem.

Skills:

• Skills in applying relevant experimental or other empirical methods.

• Skills in using models to analyse data. • Skills in applying relevant mathematical and

formal, abstract representations and methods. • Skills in the efficient use of relevant IT tools in

the project work. • Skills in systematically searching relevant

scientific literature and using original scientific literature to illuminate the chosen problem.

• Skills in communicating a natural science problem in conformity with academic norms and standards, both in a project report and orally.

• Skills in organising and managing a project in an efficient manner.

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Competencies:

• Competency in recognising, describing, defining and analysing problems within the field of natural science, both independently and in collaboration with others.

• Competency to identify and link elements of theories, models, simulations, observations and experiments in relation to the chosen problem.

• Competency to design and implement relevant experiments, simulations and other methods of obtaining empirical data.

• Competency to draw up, analyse and criticise mathematical models or other scientific models.

• Competency to relate critically to the strengths and weaknesses of the theories and methods used.

• Competency to reflect on and explain the character of the project and its location in relation to chemistry, and possibly other scientific subjects.

• Competency to reflect on and communicate about one’s own academic and personal skills.

Overall content The project work should illustrate how a problem can be illuminated or solved using a chemical approach and chemical methods. The project work concludes with the compilation of a written project report.

Teaching and working methods The project is conducted in groups of 2-6 students under the guidance of an expert supervisor, cf. however the relevant Bachelor curriculum.

Form of examination Project examination The project work is assessed by an oral examination. The examination is a group examination for the members of the project group, and is based on the students’ project report. The examination includes individual presentations within a topic selected by the examiner and communicated to the students three weekdays before the examination. The examination takes the form of a conversation between the students, the examiner(s) and the moderator(s). Students are examined on the basis of the entire project report, in such a way as to allow for

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individual assessment. The length of the project report must be between a minimum of 24,000 characters including spaces and a maximum of 240,000 characters including spaces. The size specifications include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices.

Papers that fail to meet the size specifications will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. Using the project report as a starting-point means that questions may be asked, not just about the entire project report, but also within the relevant academic fields of the project. An individual assessment is undertaken of each student’s performance. The assessment consists of an overall evaluation on the basis of the project report and the oral presentation.

Re-examination Re-examination takes the same form as the ordinary examination.

Preconditions for being allowed to take the examination

Group examination or individual examination

Group examination

Permitted examination aids

Form of assessment Seven-point scale

Assessed by: One examiner and one external moderator.

Title Subject module course 1: Chemical thermodynamics and kinetics

Danish title Kemisk termodynamik og kinetik



Type Compulsory course

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ECTS credits 5 ECTS


• Knowledge of the conceptualisation and laws of chemical thermodynamics.

• Knowledge of concepts and models in chemical kinetics.

• Knowledge of selected physical chemical properties of pure substances and mixtures.

• Knowledge of selected physical chemical methods for the determination of properties of pure substances and mixtures.

Skills:

• Skills in applying relevant, formally abstract methods and models to pure substances and mixtures.

• Skills in utilising the laws of chemical thermodynamics to describe the properties of pure substances and mixtures.

• Skills in drawing up models for the properties of pure substances and mixtures.

• Skills in setting out relevant velocity expressions as models for the analysis of kinetic experiments.

• Skills in analysing and interpreting raw kinetic data.

Competencies:

• Competency to regard a chemical experiment from a thermodynamic point of view.

• Competency to analyse data from physical chemical measurements of pure substances and mixtures.

• Competency to regard chemical reactions from a chemical kinetic point of view.

• Competency to handle a professional situation in a limited period of time, and to prioritise and demonstrate professional clarity.

Overall content Fundamental chemical thermodynamics and kinetics

Teaching and working methods Discussions of flipped classroom lectures and exercises.

Form of examination Written invigilated examination Three-hour, written, invigilated examination, plus five

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individual assignments submitted during the course. The date for submissions will be stated at kursus.ruc.dk. The written examination is held at the University. In the assessment, the submitted assignments are weighted at a total of 33%, and the written examination at 67%.

A single overall grade is awarded.




Individual examination

Permitted examination aids Notes, course materials, calculator, textbooks and computer without Internet access.


Assessed by: One examiner and one co-examiner

Title Subject module course 2: Atoms and Molecules

Danish title Atomer og molekyler




ECTS credits 5 ECTS


• Knowledge of electromagnetic waves and their interaction with matter.

• Knowledge of the structure of atoms and of the periodic system.

• Knowledge of the spatial structure of small molecules.

• Knowledge of simple wave mechanics and quantum chemistry.

• Knowledge of the Schrödinger equation as applied to simple systems.

• Knowledge of chemical bonds.

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Skills:

• Skills in predicting the structure and binding type of simple molecules.

• Skills in analysing the IR, MW and UV-VIS spectra. • Skills in calculating molecular properties on the

basis of spectroscopic data.

Competencies:

• Competency to relate atomic and molecular properties to the macroscopic properties of substances.

• Competency to perform simple quantum chemical calculations.

• Competency to predict the polarity and spectroscopic properties of molecules.

• Competency to predict binding energies and molecular structure.

Overall content The electronic structure of atoms, electronegativity and

electron affinity. Electromagnetic radiation, the Beer-Lambert law, wave mechanics, the binding types and spatial structure of molecules, simple quantum chemical models, spectroscopic data and selection rules.

Teaching and working methods Lectures and assignment reviews.

Form of examination Written invigilated examination Written, three-hour, invigilated examination.





Permitted examination aids Notes, course materials, calculator, textbooks and computer without Internet access.



Title Subject module course 3: Analytical chemistry

Danish title Analytisk kemi

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ECTS credits 5 ECTS


• Knowledge of the chemical principles underlying classical quantitative methods.

• Knowledge of the chemical and physical chemical principles underlying instrument-dependent quantitative methods.

• Knowledge of safety aspects when handling commonly-used chemicals and carrying out simple, instrument-dependent laboratory methods.

Skills:

• Skills in using laboratory equipment and instruments correctly and safely.

• The ability to correctly follow a protocol for an analytical chemical method.

• Skills in applying certain instrument-dependent analytical methods.

• Skills in obtaining reproducible results from analytical chemical procedures.

• Skills in analysing and interpreting obtained data in their context.

Competencies:

• Competency to select and implement relevant classical and instrument-dependent quantitative analyses.

• Competency to assess quantitative results with regard to detection limits, significance, precision, etc.

• Competency to handle common chemicals.

Overall content Quantitative analysis of elements and ions in pure substances and mixtures. The chemical principles underlying selected methods, and their practical implementation. Handling the analytical chemical data obtained.

Teaching and working methods Lectures and laboratory exercises.

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Form of examination Written invigilated examination Three-hour, written, invigilated examination. The examination questions are based the laboratory experiments, and cover laboratory methods and the handling of experimental data.



The student must have participated satisfactorily in the experimental/practical parts of the course, with associated analysis and interpretation of data.



Permitted examination aids Textbooks, course materials, calculator and computer without Internet access.

Form of assessment Pass/Fail


Title Subject module course 4: Applied Spectroscopy

Danish title Anvendt spektroskopi




ECTS credits 5 ECTS


• Light-matter interaction. • Absorption and emission spectra. • Rotational, electronic and vibrational transitions. • 1H and 13C NMR spectra. • Mass spectrometry.

Skills:

• Skills in the analysis and interpretation of NMR and mass spectra of organic molecules.

Competencies:

• Competency to combine information from different spectroscopic methods to identify organic molecules.

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• Competency to identify moderately complex organic molecules on the basis of NMR, IR and mass spectra.

Overall content The course deals with using the information derived from different spectroscopic methods to identify organic molecules. The main emphasis of the course is on the use of 1-DIM NMR for 1H and 13C nuclei, in particular, and the possibilities of using 31P and 19F will also be discussed. The use and interpretation of mass spectra will also be covered. The core of the course is an understanding of the power of combining these techniques to identify molecules.

Teaching and working methods The course consists of a combination of lectures, discussions and exercises.

Topics from textbooks are presented at lectures and in discussions between the students and teachers in connection with assignments.

Form of examination Written invigilated examination

Three-hour, written, invigilated examination



None



Permitted examination aids Books, notes, calculator and computer without Internet access.



Amendments to the subject module in Chemistry Amendments adopted before 1 September 2018 are set out in the curriculum of 1 September 2017.

Amendments of 1 September 2018.

General amendment: Size requirements adapted to new guidelines.

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SUBJECT MODULE DESCRIPTION for - ruc.dk · Subject module course 3 Analytical Chemistry (Analytisk kemi) 5 Subject module course 4 Applied Spectroscopy (Anvendt spektroskopi) 5 A