Module proposal
Proposal Form for New or Revised Modules (MA1- version 3)
For consideration by the Undergraduate Studies Committee/Sub-Faculty or Graduate
Studies Committee only.
NB: 1. If it is unclear whether or not a change to an existing module should be proposed on this form, the Chair or Secretary of the
Undergraduate Studies Committee/Sub-Faculty or Graduate Studies
Committee should be consulted.
2. In order to reduce printing costs please delete the text provided as guidance in the body of the form before submission to the Faculty
Secretariat. However, all sections must be completed to the satisfaction of the Faculty Undergraduate/Graduate Studies
Committee.
1. Title of Module:
2. New or Revised Module:
New module? [ ]
Revised module? [X ]
Level: D (Doctorate)
M (Masters)
H (Honours)
I (Intermediate)
C (Certificate)
[ ]
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
If this new module replaces an existing approved module specify the code and title of the module to be discontinued and date on which change will occur:
If this is a proposal for a revised module, specify which sections have been amended, and give an outline rationale for the changes:
Change to methods of assessment.
3. Date of Introduction of new module or revised version of existing module:
October 2008
4. Department Responsible for Teaching:
Chemistry
If the module is taught by more than one department please indicate this (for matrix purposes):
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Department
Department
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Name of Module Leader:
If the module leader is not a member of Warwick staff and has not previously been appointed as a module leader/tutor, please include a C.V with this form.
5. Availability/Location of module within courses:
List the degree courses on which this module is available, indicating the year of study, whether the module is core or an option and the credit weighting in each case. Include any part-time or 2+2 degrees on which this module is available.
Degree Title
Code
Year of Core Optional Option study list
core? A,B or C
F105 Chemistry MChem 4 Option A
F106
F107
Chemistry MChem with Professional
Experience
Chemistry MChem with Intercalated Year
F108
F125
F126
Chemistry MChem with Industrial
Training
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
MChem
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
MChem with Professional Experience
F127
F128
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
MChem with Intercalated Year
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
MChem with Industrial Training
FC11 Chemical Biology MChem
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
Option
Option
Option
Option
Option
Option
Option
Option
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A credits*
15
CATS
15
CATS
15
CATS
15
CATS
15
CATS
15
CATS
15
CATS
15
CATS
15
CATS
15
CATS
6.
F1C1 Chemical Biology MChem with
Intercalated Year
5
*Credit should be in one of the following tariffs:
6, 12, 18, 24, 48 credits; or
7.5, 15, 30, 45, 60 credits; or
(for postgraduate courses only) 10, 20, 30, 40, 50,60 credits
Consultation with other Departments:
Option
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It is important that any departments affected by the introduction of this module are consulted before the module is considered by the relevant
Faculty committee.
Which other departments will be affected by the introduction/revision of this module (i.e. other departments offering the module as an option in their degree courses, including joint degree courses involving the department proposing the module)? Please give details of any consultations undertaken and indicate whether the other departments have approved the proposal.
N/A
7. Context:
Describe the relationship to any other modules with which the new module has a close connection and any prerequisite relationships.
This module builds on CH3A2 in the Third year and is designed to bring students to the forefront of key elements of this type of chemistry. Its aims are to provide students with an awareness of current problems in the area which will allow them to critically evaluate current research.
Prerequisites
CH3A2 Organometallic Reactions and Catalysis
8. Module Aims:
These should identify the module’s broad educational purposes. Indicate how the module will contribute to the achievement of the aims of the degree courses on which it is available.
AIMS
To module is designed to develop student awareness of current problems and directions in the forefront of metallo-organic chemistry. Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate critically selected current research in this area. The module is designed to allow students to be original in the application of their knowledge to the solution of, research-based problems
This will be achieved by a range of teaching methods including directed reading, workshops, problems classes, set exercises, and student presentations. Students will be expected to undertake a significant amount of student centered learning around the subject which will be directed appropriately during the 10 academic contact hours with the whole class.
An additional contact hour a week will be set aside (as bookable) so that students who have concerns with directed reading and student centered learning can discuss their problems with an academic on a one to one or group basis.
Depending on the level and importance of contemporary research evident at the time, and also on the particular research interests of staff members, two or more of the following areas will be addressed; organometallic reaction mechanisms, small molecule activation, and the use organometallic chemistry in the synthesis of organic compounds.
Students will be expected to demonstrate their abilities by critical evaluation of recent published material in one of the areas of study. This will be achieved by the submission of a poster. Students will also undertake a written examination which will test both their critical thinking around the subject as well as their ability to apply their knowledge to original problems.
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9.
Module proposal
Learning Outcomes:
Successful completion of the module leads to the learning outcomes. The learning outcomes identify the knowledge, skills and attributes developed by the module. Learning Outcomes should be presented in the following format using the table below:
By the end of the module students should be able to...
Learning Outcomes should include reference to subject knowledge and understanding, key skills, cognitive skills and subject-specific practical and professional skills and be clearly relevant to fulfilling the educational aims.
Learning Outcomes should be measurable by the assessment methods for the module. Indicate how the module will contribute to the achievement of degree course learning objectives.
(a) Subject knowledge and understanding
The knowledge and understanding that a student will be expected to have upon complet ion, such as : ‘a theoretical knowledge of the principles and methods of archaeology’ or ‘a knowledge of the major types of chemical reaction and the main characteristics associated with them.’
(b) Key Skills
Communication (written, verbal, graphical...)
Numeracy
Use of information technology (e.g. WP, www, databases, spreadsheets, specialist packages)
Ability to learn
Others (e.g. teamwork)
(c) Cognitive Skills
For example: ability in critical analysis; the ability to formulate and test concepts and hypotheses.
(d) Subject-Specific/Professional Skills
For example: laboratory skills; scientific support writing; research skills and methods.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
(By the end of the module the student should be able to....)
Understand and be aware of current research and problems in the areas of organometallic mechanisms, small molecule activation, catalysis, and the use organometallic chemistry in the synthesis of organic compounds
Use their knowledge to critically evaluate recent research work in any of the areas of study
To be able to disseminate that knowledge by the preparation of a CONCISE written report.
Show originality in application of their knowledge to solving problems in the three areas of study
Which teaching and learning methods enable students to achieve this learning outcome?
Directed student centred learning, seminars, directed reading, problems classes, set exercises, academic office hours
Directed student centred learning, seminars, directed reading, problems classes, set exercises, academic office hours
Student directed learning, seminars, directed reading, problems classes, set exercises, academic office hours
Which assessment methods will measure the achievement of this learning outcome?
Examination and Poster Presentation
Examination and Poster Presentation
Examination
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10. Syllabus:
Give an outline of the syllabus for the module.
By definition this module will focus on VERY RECENT research in the areas of study. The specific examples used may differ on a year to year basis.
Syllabus
A compulsory set of 10 classes will be used to discuss material in two of the following areas.
Organometallics mechanisms (5 contact hours) a) The importance of mechanistic study b) Methods (spectroscopies, kinetics etc.); pros, cons and pitfalls c) Classic case studies
Small molecule activation (5 contact hours) a) Hydrocarbon functionalisation b) Dinitrogen chemistry c) CO
2
activation
Use of organometallic chemistry in organic synthesis (5 contact hours) a) Organometallic catalysis b) Stereoselective reactions c) Complex synthesis
These classes will involve introductory ‘lecture’/seminars, and problem classes
An additional contact hour a week will be set aside (as bookable) so that students who have concerns with directed reading and student centered learning can discuss their problems with an academic on a one to one or group basis.
11. Illustrative Bibliography:
List the core texts only. The illustrative bibliography should provide an indication of the focus and level of the reading required by this module, rather than the full range (this should not be more than half a page):
Because this is a research module, much of the recommended and essential reading will be recently published research articles and thus may change over the years.
However, essential texts that will be required for directed reading:
Crabtree: Organotransition Metal Chemistry
Shriver and Atkins Inorganic Chemistry, 4 th ed.
12. Teaching:
Give the number of each type of teaching event per week and the length of each session in hours.
Lectures per week
Bookable academic contact hour
1 per week
1 per week
Total contact hours 20 in total
Module duration (weeks, if applicable) 10
130 hours Student Centred Learning
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13. Assessment Methods:
Type of assessment Length % weighting
Examinations
Poster Presentation
1.5 Hours 80 %
20 %
14. Resources:
Are any resources required for this module which are not already available from the Department’s own baseline resources (e.g. staff costs, accommodation, equipment, minor works, library costs, audio visual and computing facilities, vacation study requirements)? Is the module likely to require high usage of centrally timetabled teaching rooms or specific slots
(e.g. for a module on a part time postgraduate course)?
Any additional requirements should be discussed with the appropriate Officer
(see list below) before submitting the proposal.
List any additional requirements and indicate the outcome of any discussions.
Signature of Module Leader:
Date
Signature of Chair of Department:
Date
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Exams Office
This form should be completed only for modules to be assessed by an exam organised by the Exams Office
The form does not have to be submitted for approval but should be sent to Andrea Humber in the Exams
Office. If this information is not provided the module cannot be set up on the Student Record System and students will therefore be unable to register for the module and exam. If you have any queries about this form please contact Andrea Humber in the Examination Office (ext 74160)
Module Title CH403 Synthetic Chemistry II (Metallo-organic)
Department
Module Leader
Name of Examiner
Chemistry
Prof Peter Scott
Indicate all available methods of assessment in the table below
% Examined % Assessed by other methods Length of examination paper
80 20 1.5 hours
Examination Details
Will this module be examined together with any other module (sectioned paper)? If so please give details.
CH403X Section A CH403, Section B CH404
Is the module to be examined by 1 paper [X]
or 2 papers [ ]
When will the exam take place (e.g. Jan, April, Summer)? April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Is reading time required? Yes [ ] No [ ]
Give any special exam timetable arrangements
Stationery Requirements
No. of Answer Books
Graph Paper
Calculator
List any other special stationery requirements (e.g. Data books, tables etc):
Type of Paper
Seen: Yes [ ] No [X]
Open Book : Yes [ ] No [X]
Restricted: Yes [ ] No [ ]
Where restricted please provide list of texts permitted here:
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