BS132-4-AP-CO:
General and Organic Chemistry
2015/16
Life Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn & Spring
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
15
05 March 2007
Requisites for this module
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BSC C700 Biochemistry,
BSC C701 Biochemistry (Including Placement Year),
BSC C703 Biochemistry (Including Year Abroad),
BSC B990 Biomedical Science,
BSC B991 Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement),
BSC B995 Biomedical Science (Including Year Abroad),
BSC B999 Biomedical Science (Including Placement Year),
BSC C400 Genetics,
BSC C402 Genetics (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C403 Genetics (Including Placement Year)
The overall aim of this module is to provide a grounding in chemistry suitable for students of the molecular life sciences.
PART I AUTUMN TERM
In order to fully appreciate the roles of biological molecules it is first necessary to understand how they are formed from individual atoms, and moreover how the properties of these constituent atoms influence molecular structure and reactivity. This part of the module therefore examines in detail fundamental concepts including chemical bonding, electronegativity, acidity, basicity, hydrogen bonding, the range of common organic functional groups and different types of isomerism.
PART II SPRING TERM
In order to fully understand the complex molecular processes involved in the cell it is first necessary to gain an appreciation of the reactivity of simple organic compounds. This part of the module therefore examines in mechanistic detail a range of reactions that model those commonly occurring in biological systems.
Learning Outcomes:
PART I AUTUMN TERM
By the end of this part of the module students should be able to:
1. describe basic chemical principles including the structure of the atom, chemical bonding and layout of the periodic table, and also apply the concept of orbital hybridisation;
2. show how 3 dimensional molecules are represented in 2 dimensions;
3. describe the concept of functional groups and how these groups give rise to characteristic properties including biological activity;
4. describe the nature of stereoisomers and their implications for biological systems.
PART II SPRING TERM
By the end of this part of the module students should be able to:
1. draw mechanisms for a range of organic reactions;
2. describe how the fundamental principles of electronegativity and polarity underpin organic reactions;
3. describe how the reactivity of organic compounds can be related to Lewis and hybridisation models for bonding;
4. demonstrate competence in experimental practice, written communication, and data analysis & interpretation.
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Two MCQ exams, one at end of each term, contributing 50% of the exam mark, and 1 hour exam paper in Summer Term, weighted 50%.
24 x 1 hour lectures including 1 on directed learning material plus 2 MCQ revision classes [one at end of autumn term and one at end of spring term, i.e. before the two different MCQ exams] and 1 revision class before summer exam; 4 x 3 hour practicals or equivalent
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Worksheet 1 |
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25% |
| Coursework |
Worksheet 2 |
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25% |
| Coursework |
Worksheet 3 |
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25% |
| Coursework |
Worksheet 4 |
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25% |
| Exam |
Main exam: 60 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Additional coursework information
MCQ Exams: wks 15,30; Summer Exam: wks 33-36
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Brandon Reeder, Dr Paul Dobbin
School Undergraduate Office, email: bsugoffice (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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