MChem (Hons) Chemistry Integrated Master's degree at Huddersfield

Introduces chemistry of the elements from earliest chemical events in the universe, discussing elements, their origin, structure and properties, structure and bonding in chemical compounds, and areas of main group chemistry including constituents of the earth's crust and chemistry of the atmosphere.

Teaches recognition of functional groups and systematic naming, structure and bonding in organic compounds, octet rule, orbital hybridisation, formal charge, bond polarisation and resonance. Covers molecular geometry, molecular conformation and stereochemistry. Presents integrated treatment of chemical change, mechanism and reaction intermediates. Covers chemistry of principal functional groups with tutorials and continuously assessed practical course in preparative organic chemistry.

Covers four areas of physical chemistry: Units, Conversions and the Properties of ideal and non-ideal Gases, Solution Chemistry of Acids, Bases and Salts, Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis, and Introductory Thermodynamics.

Introduces students to the range of skills required in modern analytical science and illustrates how analytical methodology underpins scientific investigation. Develops ability to obtain and interpret a wide range of spectroscopic data in a systematic and logical fashion. Taught primarily by lectures and tutorials with illustrative practical work.

Provides introduction to use of computers in chemical sciences for word processing, data handling and chemical drawing. Introduces molecular modelling software for understanding chemical and physical properties of molecules. Consolidates mathematical ability of students and provides essential groundwork in this subject area.

Provides introduction to practical chemistry in major branches of subject through structured practical exercises. Teaches laboratory safety, basic laboratory techniques, data recording and routine equipment use. Includes research skills and ethics. Experiments illustrate principles taught in lectures.

Builds on theory of inorganic chemistry, focusing on transition metal (d-block) elements. Introduces concepts of coordination chemistry and bonding in complexes. Explains optical and magnetic properties through Crystal Field Theory. Covers chelates, macrocycles, organometallic and supramolecular species, solid materials, band theory, semiconductor properties and crystal structures. Practical component incorporates synthesis and characterisation of metal complexes.

Provides coverage of methods of forming carbon-carbon single and double bonds, advanced carbonyl chemistry, role of main-group elements in synthesis. Introduces retrosynthetic analysis in context of carbonyl chemistry for planning complex multistep syntheses. Covers synthesis and reactions of simple heterocyclic compounds and biologically-important compounds such as carbohydrates and amino acids. Covers advanced stereochemistry and relationship between conformation and reactivity. Practical comp

Covers six topics: equilibrium and dynamic electrochemistry, phase equilibria, colloids and colloidal suspensions, colligative properties, kinetics of composite reactions and quantum theory – basic principles and simple applications. Material builds on year 1 content.

Consolidates interpretative skills and extends analysis of spectra from complex organic molecules. Introduces basics of chromatography and application areas. Covers instrumental analyses including atomic spectroscopy, thermal methods and electrochemical techniques, and statistical methodology. Develops abilities to design analytical processes whilst developing IT, communication and numerical skills.

Builds on practical experience from first year and is closely linked to lecture material in modules Inorganic Chemistry 2, Organic Chemistry 2, Physical Chemistry 2 and Analytical Science 2. Provides opportunity to use advanced experimental techniques and instrumentation. Exercises involve information search, recording and interpretation of results. Includes synthesis, investigation and characterization. Research skills and record keeping included. Opportunity to carry out mini-project with deta

Introduces industrial manufacture of important chemicals and core chemical engineering skills of formulating and solving material and energy balances.