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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Regulations for the Honours Degree Programmes in
Chemical Sciences
These Programme Regulations refer to the conduct of the Programme in the session
2010/11 and should be read in conjunction with Regulation XX and the relevant Module
Specifications. Notice of change will be given by the Department responsible for the
programme.
1. Structure
1.1
Administrative responsibility for the programmes rests with the Department of
Chemistry.
1.2
The programmes are structured as follows:
(i)
The B.Sc. programme in Chemical Sciences
The duration of the programme is six semesters, or eight semesters if
students undertake industrial training leading to the award of the Diploma
in Industrial Studies, or an approved period of study abroad leading to a
Diploma in International Studies, which occurs between Part B and Part
C.
(ii)
The M.Chem. programme in Chemical Sciences
The duration of the programme is eight semesters, or ten semesters if
students undertake industrial training leading to the award of the Diploma
in Industrial Studies, or an approved period of study abroad leading to a
Diploma in International Studies, which normally occurs between Part B
and Part C.
2. Content
The following award titles are offered.
Chemistry
Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry with Forensic Analysis
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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2.1
Part A – Introductory Modules
2.1.1
Code
Compulsory core modules (total modular weight 120)
Semester
Title
Modular
Weight
CMA002
1&2
Structure and Reactivity in Inorganic Chemistry
(nominal weight 10 in each semester)
20
CMA006
1&2
Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry
(nominal weight 10 in each semester)
20
CMA001
1
Energetics and Rates of Change
10
CMA003
1
Spectroscopy and the Structure of the Universe
10
CMA005
1
Stoichiometry and Analytical Measurements
10
MAA109
1
Mathematics
10
CMA004
2
Chemical and Phase Equilibria
10
CMA007
2
Concepts in Main Group Chemistry
10
CMA009
2
Molecular Basis of Life
10
CMA011
2
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
10
Part B – Degree Modules
2.2
2.2.1
Code
Compulsory core modules (total modular weight 90)
Semester
CMB001
1&2
CMB002
Title
ModularWeight
Synthesis of Organic Molecules
(nominal weight 10 in each semester)
20
1
Structure of Organic Molecules
10
CMB004
1
d-Block Chemistry
10
CMB008
1
Radiochemistry
10
CMB005
2
Inorganic Structure Determination
10
CMB006
2
p-Block Ligands, Cages and Clusters
10
CMB009
2
Solutions, Surfaces and Interfaces
10
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CMB015
1
Analytical Separation Methods
10
2.2.2 Additional Requirements for Specific Degree Paths (total modular weight
30)
Degree Path
Required Modules
Chemistry
CMB007, CMB010, CMB012
Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry
CMB007, CMB010, CMB020
Chemistry with Forensic Analysis
CMB007, CMB010, CMB020
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
CMB018, CMB021,
2.2.3
Code
Additional Modules for Specific Degree Paths
Semester
CMB021
1&2
CMB007
Title
Modular Weight
Drug Action and Presentation
(nominal weight 10 in each semester)
20
1
Advanced Kinetics and Quantum Mechanics
10
CMB010
2
Modern Spectroscopic Analysis
10
CMB018
2
Cell Structure and Biochemistry
10
CMB012
2
Polymer Chemistry
10
CMB020
2
Introduction to Forensic Science
10
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2.3
Part C – Degree Modules
2.3.1
Compulsory core modules (total modular weight 70)
Code
Semester
Title
Modular Weight
CMC001
1
Modern Aspects of Organic Chemistry
10
CMC002
1
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
10
CMC003
2
Physical Chemistry Advanced
10
CMC004
2
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis
10
CMC016
2
Project 1
30
2.3.2 Additional Requirements for Specific Degree Paths (total modular weight
50)
Degree Path
Required Modules
Chemistry
CMC010 and two optional modules, not more than one from
any set.
Chemistry with Analytical
Chemistry
BSc programme: CMC010, CMD302 and one optional
module (from any of sets A, B or C). MChem programme:
CMC010 and two optional modules (not more than one from
any set) but excluding CMD302.
Chemistry with Forensic
Analysis
PSC505, one of (CMC007 or CMC010,) and one optional
module (from any of sets A, B or C) but excluding CMD302
for MChem programme)
Medicinal and
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
CMC109, CMC007 and either CMD213 or CMD214
2.3.3
Modules for Specific Degree Paths
Options Set A
Options Set B
Options Set C
CMD111/CMD112
CMD213/CMD214
CMD302
CMD110
CMC109
PSC505
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Code
Semester
Title
Modular Weight
CMC109
1
Drugs and Disease
20
CMC007
2
Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism
10
CMC010
2
Environmental Chemistry
10
PSC505
1
Forensic DNA Analysis
20
CMD110
1
Physical/Radiochemistry Option
20
CMD111
1
Inorganic Chemistry Option A*
20
CMD112
1
Inorganic Chemistry Option B*
20
CMD213
1
Biological Organic Chemistry*
20
CMD214
1
Synthesis in Drug Discovery*
20
CMD302
1
Analytical Chemistry Option
20
*Note: Not all of these Part D options will be available in each academic year
2.4
Part D – Degree Modules
2.4.1
Code
Compulsory core modules (total modular weight 60)
Semester
CMD001
2
2.4.2
Title
Modular Weight
Project 2
Requirements for Specific Degree Paths (total modular weight 60)
Modules for which credit was obtained in Part C may not be retaken in Part D.
60
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Degree Path
Required Modules
Chemistry
Three optional modules, one from each set.
Chemistry with Analytical
Chemistry
CMD302 and two optional modules (not more than one from
each of sets A, B or C).
Chemistry with Forensic
Analysis
CMD302 and two optional modules, (one from Set A and
one from Set B).
Medicinal and
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Either CMD213 or CMD214 and two optional modules, one
from Set A and one from Set C.
2.4.3
Modules for Specific Degree Paths
Options Set A
Options Set B
Options Set C
CMD111/CMD112
CMD213/CMD214
CMD302
CMD110
CMC109
PSC505
Code
Semester
Title
Modular Weight
CMC109
1
Drugs and Disease
20
PSC505
1
Forensic DNA Analysis
20
CMD110
1
Physical/Radiochemistry Option
20
CMD111
1
Inorganic Chemistry Option A*
20
CMD112
1
Inorganic Chemistry Option B*
20
CMD213
1
Biological Organic Chemistry*
20
CMD214
1
Synthesis in Drug Discovery*
20
CMD302
1
Analytical Chemistry Option
20
*Note: Not all of these Part D options will be available in each academic year
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3.
Assessment
3.1
Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
Candidates must achieve the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX in
order to progress through the programme and qualify for the award of the degree. In
addition, in order to gain credit for a Chemistry module which contains a
coursework/laboratory component, candidates must obtain at least 40% in the
coursework/laboratory component of that module.
M.Chem candidates must, in addition, satisfy the following criteria:
(i)
In order to progress from Part B to Part C, M.Chem candidates must achieve an
overall average mark of at least 50% across all modules taken in Part B (i.e. over
all 120 credits).
(ii)
In order to progress from Part C to Part D, M.Chem candidates must achieve an
overall average mark of at least 50% across all modules taken in Part C (i.e. over
all 120 credits).
3.2
Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programmes for the purposes of Final
Degree Classification
(i)
B.Sc candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of
their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C in
accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The scores for each Part
will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final score.
(ii)
M.Chem. candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of
their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B, C and D in
accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The scores for each Part
will be combined in the ratio Part B 20: Part C 40: and Part D 40 to determine the
final score.
3.3
Re-assessment
Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the
right for re-assessment in Part A, Part B, Part C or Part D of the programme to undergo
re-assessment in the University's special assessment period. In order to undergo
reassessment in the special assessment period, candidates must have obtained 60
credits from modules in the current academic year. Candidates achieving less than 60
credits, will undergo reassessment in the following academic year.
M.Chem. students in Parts B and C must achieve 100 credits at 40% to be re-assessed
on the M.Chem. programme, otherwise they will be transferred to the B.Sc. programme
and may undergo reassessment according to B.Sc. regulations.
Students failing to progress on the M.Chem. programme after re-assessment will be
transferred to the B.Sc. programme.
M.Chem. resit marks obtained for progression will be capped at 50% according to
Regulation XX. If candidates transfer from M.Chem. to B.Sc. for any reason, resit marks
will be capped at the B.Sc. level unless the original mark was higher than 40%, when it
will be reset to the original mark.
These Regulations were made by the Associate Dean (Teaching) on behalf of the Faculty
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of Science in 2010.