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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN

School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Information for Third Year Chemistry Students

Content

Registration Information ............................................................................................................ 1

General ......................................................................................................................................... 1

Lectures and Practicals ........................................................................................................... 1

If You Have Problems .................................................................................................................. 1

Third year Modules ...................................................................................................................... 2

Chemistry (Single Major) ........................................................................................................ 2

Chemistry (Joint Major) ......................................................................................................... 2

Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology ......................................................................... 3

Chemistry Module descriptions ............................................................................................. 4

Third Year Chemistry Lecture Timetable 2010 – 2011........................................................ 7

Dates for the academic session 2010/2011 ......................................................................... 13

USEFUL WEB ADDRESSES ..................................................................................................... 14

REGULATIONS FOR SCIENCE SUBJECTS ........................................................................ 15

Registration Information

General

Welcome to third year Chemistry. The attached information may help you in your choice of

optional/elective modules, and the School advisors, Dr's Buckin, and Casey, will be available

to help you. Use the Chemistry Timetable to check for clashes and consult representatives

of the other Schools regarding elective modules.

There will be an introductory meeting of all Chemistry students at (time to be announced).

Please attend.

Lectures and Practicals

Lectures begin at 9am on Monday. Attendance at all lectures and practical’s is mandatory

and a record of attendance will be kept.

The distribution of marks between the theory classes, practical classes (if applicable) and

other forms of continuous assessment for each module is available on-line and will be

outlined by your lecturers. Consult the relevant Module Coordinator for details of

assessment of your modules.

If You Have Problems

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The third year course is very demanding. If you have difficulties keeping up with the

workload or understanding the material, it is vital to get help quickly. Talk to the

lecturers, or consult Dr. V. Buckin or Dr. M. Casey about your problems. If you have

medical problems or any other problems that interfere with your work, it is essential to

inform the School and to provide documentary evidence where appropriate. We will do

what we can to assist, but we can only help if you tell us quickly when problems arise.

Likewise, if there are problems with the administration or running of the course, please

bring them to our attention, so that they can be resolved.

The satisfactory completion of the requirements of Stage 3 and achieving a minimum

GPA of 2.48 will allow you to proceed into your allocated major in Stage 4. Students

who not achieve a GPA of 2.48 will graduate with a BSc General Science Degree.

Third year Modules

The Third Year Chemistry course is semesterised. Modules taken in the first and second

semester will be examined at the end of the semester in which the module is given.

Chemistry (Single Major)

Students take ten core modules.

Core/Option Code Title Credits Semester

C CHEM30060 Quantum Mechanics 5 1

C CHEM30110 Instrumental Analysis 5 1

C CHEM30200 Carbonyl Chemistry & Synthesis 5 1

C CHEM30210 Structure Determination &

Aromatic Heterocyclic

Chemistry

5 1

C CHEM30220 Mechanism & Stereochemistry 5 1

C CHEM30300 Chemical Kinetics & Physical

Chemistry Labs.

5 2

C CHEM30070 Self-Assembly of Biomolecules 5 2

C CHEM30230 Symmetry & Computational

Chemistry

5 2

C CHEM30240 Main Group Chemistry & Bonding 5 2

C CHEM30250 Organometallic & Solid State

Chemistry

5 2

O CHEM30090 Chemistry of Materials 5 1

O CHEM30190 Chemistry of Biomolecules 5 2

Chemistry (Joint Major)

Students take 5 modules. Modules are determined by consultation with the Stage 3 Co-

ordinator in the School of Chemistry

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Core/Option Code Title Credits Semester

O CHEM30060 Quantum Mechanics 5 1

O CHEM30090 Chemistry of Materials 5 1

O CHEM30110 Instrumental Analysis 5 1

O CHEM30200 Carbonyl Chemistry &

Synthesis

5 1

O CHEM30210 Structure Determination &

Aromatic Heterocyclic

Chemistry

5 1

O CHEM30220 Mechanism & Stereochemistry 5 1

O CHEM30070 Self-Assembly of Biomolecules 5 2

O CHEM30300 Chemical Kinetics & Physical

Chemistry Labs.

5 2

O CHEM30190 Chemistry of Biomolecules 5 2

O CHEM30230 Symmetry & Spectroscopy 5 2

O CHEM30240 Main Group Chemistry &

Bonding

5 2

O CHEM30250 Organometallic & Solid State

Chemistry

5 2

Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Students take eight core modules and at least two optional modules.

Core/Option Code Title Credits Semester

C CHEM30200 Carbonyl Chemistry & Synthesis 5 1

C CHEM30210 Structure Determination &

Heterocyclic Chemistry

5 1

C CHEM30220 Mechanism & Stereochemistry 5 1

C CHEM30280 Medicinal Chemistry 5 1

C BIOC30030 Biochemist‟s Toolkit 5 2

C MICR30090 Microbial Cell Factory/Chemists 5 2

C CHEM30260 Chemical Biology of Natural

Products

5 2

C CHEM30270 Chemical Biology of

Macromolecules

5 2

O MICR30030 Microbial Physiology 5 1

O MICR30040 Microbial Diversity & Growth 5 1

O PHAR30010 Drugs used in CNS diseases 5 1

O CHEM30110 Instrumental Analysis 5 1

O PHAR30080 Drugs used in CNS diseases 5 1

O PHAR30050 Molecular pharmacology 5 2

O BMOL30020 Molecular basis of disease 5 2

O CHEM30240 Main Group Chemistry & Bonding 5 2

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Chemistry Module descriptions

CHEM30060 Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Spectroscopy Semester 1

Quantum Mechanics. Failures of classical mechanics, particle-wave duality. Uncertainty principle,

particle in a box, tunnelling. Harmonic oscillator and vibrational motion. Angular momentum and

rotational motion. Pauli principle. Born-Oppenheimer approximation. Molecular Spectroscopy.

Electromagnetic radiation, the interactions between electromagnetic radiation and atoms and

molecules. Rotational spectra, rigid and non-rigid rotors, rotational spectra of molecules. Vibrational

spectra, harmonic and anharmonic oscillators, vibrational-rotational spectra of molecules. Electronic

spectra, atomic and molecular absorption and emission spectra, vibrational-electronic spectra,

Franck-Condon principle

Module Coordinator: Gareth Redmond Level 3 5 Credits

CHEM30070 Self-Assembly of Biomolecules Fundamental Principles and Electrochemical Aspects

Semester 2

The module provides fundamental principles of supramolecular architecture and self-assembly of

biological molecules. It includes the following subjects: protein nano-assemblies, gels, dispersions and

emulsions; hydrophobic effects and hydrophobic interactions, surfactant self-assemblies (micelles

and bilayer membranes); role of surface tension in stability nano-assemblies; Brownian motion; drug

delivery systems and other nano-formulations in biotechnology, food, pharmaceutical and other

industries; transport of charges and ionic mobility; electrostatic effects, hydration, electrode

potentials and the Electrochemical Series; the Nernst equation; batteries and fuel cells; electrical

activity in nerve cells. al interaction. Brownian motion. Stability and self-organisation of colloid

systems. Monomolecular films. Applications in biotechnology, food, pharmaceutical and other

industries.

Module Coordinator: Vitaly Buckin Level 3 5 Credits

CHEM30090 Chemistry of Materials Semester 1

An introduction to inorganic and organic materials will be given which includes the design and function

of commodity polymers and selected high-performance and functional materials. Examples include

polymers for microelectronic and biomedical uses, structure and composition of high-temperature

superconductors and the design and function of photovoltaic cells.

Module Coordinator: Wilhelm Risse Level 3 5 Credits

CHEM30110 Instrumental Analysis Semester 1

Most people who follow a scientific career will use instruments at some time to make measurements

of various physical and chemical properties. Even those who follow a non-scientific career will often

need to interpret data and assess its quality and if it was recorded in a sensible way using the right

instrument. This course is designed to introduce the operating principles of instrumental analysis.

There is also a significant focus on HPLC, which is the major technique used in pharmaceutical

analysis.

Module Coordinator: Declan Gilheany Level 3 5 Credits

CHEM30190 Chemistry of Biomolecules Semester 2

The student will acquire an understanding of the three major classes of biomolecules, i.e. protein,

carbohydrate and nucleic acid, the nature of their structures, synthetic methodology and the role

which they play in biological systems. Topics discussed include structures of proteins; peptide

chemistry; solid phase peptide synthesis; protein synthesis via native chemical ligation; structures of

monosaccharides; synthesis of oligosaccharides; structure of nucleic acids; synthesis of

oligonucleotides. In addition students will gain an understanding of the chemistry of functioning of

biomolecules in cellular and living systems. This will include an introduction to aspects of molecular

recognition, enzyme mechanism and mechanisms of biological catalysed reactions, interactions of

biomolecules with each other and small molecules and the outcomes in biological systems, design of

inhibitors of biological processes. Aspects will be illustrated with selected case studies (e.g.

proteases, glycosidases, bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and inhibition), The module is directed

towards students majoring in chemistry and related disciplines.

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Module Coordinator: Xiangming Zhu Level 3 5 Credits

CHEM30200 Carbonyl Chemistry, Retrosynthesis and Synthetic Methods Semester 1

This module advances the concepts of the chemical reactivity of the carbonyl group and

hetroaromatic compounds with a specific emphasis placed on gaining an understanding of their

different modes of reaction. In addition retrosynthetic analysis is introduced and a wide range of

chemical transformations important in organic synthesis are discussed. This includes numerous

examples of the application of the described chemistry to the making of complex chemical entities.

Topic 1: Advanced Carbonyl Chemistry9 lectures2 tutorialsTopic 2: Theory and Application of

Retrosynthetic analysis9 lectures 2 tutorials Topic 3: Laboratory Practical Course 8 sessions of 3

hours duration

Module Coordinator: Donal O'Shea Level 3 5 Credits

CHEM30210 Structure Determination and Aromatic Heterocyclic Chemistry Semester 1

Naming of heterocycles; synthesis of pyrroles, furans, thiophenes, imidazoles, oxazoles, pyridines;

aromaticity and heteroaromaticity; p-deficient/excessive heterocycles; reactivity of five membered

heterocycles; electrophilic substitution; Diels-Alder reactions of furan, pyrrole, thiophene; reactivity

of pyridine and pyridine-N-oxide; nucelophilic substitution of pyridine; reactivity of imidazole;

structure and reactivity of organolithium reagents; lithiated derivatives of pyrrole, furan thiophene,

pyridine.

Module Coordinator: Donal O'Shea Level 3 5 Credits

CHEM30220 Mechanism, Stereochemistry and Alicyclic Chemistry Semester 1

The module will focus on two key themes in the synthesis and reactivity of organic compounds,

stereochemistry and mechanism. The stereochemistry part of the module will be concerned with

fundamental principles of stereochemistry and of stereoselective synthesis, and with understanding

the interplay of stereochemistry and reactivity in the chemistry of cyclic aliphatic compounds. The

section on mechanism will illustrate the techniques for elucidating reaction mechanisms, with an

emphasis on fundamentally important substitution addition and elimination mechanisms. A large part

of this module will be taught using Problem Based Learning methods, in which students will learn for

themselves by attempting to solve problems, without formal instruction.

Module Coordinator: Michael Casey Level 3 5 Credits

CHEM30230 Symmetry and Computational Chemistry Semester 2

The first section of this course will introduce the concept of symmetry elements and operations,

point groups, irreducible representations and character tables. The use of group theory to predict

specific symmetries of vibrations, "allowed" spectroscopic transitions and bonding in simple molecules

will also be covered. The second section of the course will detail the application of symmetry to

develop simple molecular orbital models for a number of small inorganic and organic systems, including

compounds with conjugated pi-systems, two- and three-dimensional aromatic systems.The third

section of the course will introduce students to the concept of computational chemistry. Basic topics

include modelling molecules with molecular mechanics, semi-empirical and ab initio methods. Details on

molecular analysis to stimulate properties such as vibrations and electronic absorption are also

covered along with the concepts of transition states, solvation, atomic charge and total electron.

Finally, a short review on computer modelling of drugs and understanding their associated

interactions with biological systems is provided.

Module Coordinator: James Sullivan Level 3 5 Credits

CHEM30240 Main Group Chemistry and Bonding Semester 2

An overview of the structures and reactivity of the main group elements and their compounds will be

presented. In particular, this will focus on the hydrides of the first and second row elements.

Moreover, it will include oxygen-, halogen- and nitrogen-based compounds of main group elements, and

also the chemistry of the noble gases. The discussion of bonding will cover Lewis structures and

VSEPR theory, as well as molecular orbital energy schemes for diatomics and simple polyatomics,

including conjugated systems and main group clusters. The use of spectroscopic techniques (infrared

and nuclear magnetic resonance) to determine molecular structures will be outlined. The solid state

structures of a number of simple ionic and covalently bonded systems will be presented, along with a

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brief introduction to X-ray crystallography. In the laboratory component of the module, students will

prepare and purify a range of main group compounds.

Module Coordinator: Andrew Phillips Level 3 5 Credits

CHEM30250 Organometallic and Solid State Chemistry Semester 2

The solid state part of this course will describe the structures of A, AB, AB2 and AB3 compounds

and metallic, ionic and covalent bonding in solid materials. In addition, X-ray diffraction as the key

method of investigating the solid state experimentally will be introduced and this connects to the

structures of polyoxometallates and chromium diacetate, which both will be synthesised in the

practical part of the course.

Module Coordinator: Matthias Tacke Level 3 5 Credits

CHEM30260 Chemical Biology of Natural Products Semester 2

Nature is the main expert in making molecules and in this module we will focus on understanding how

from very few synthetic precursors it is possible to generate a vast amount of natural substances.

This module is a core module for students in Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology. A good

background in organic chemistry is expected as the module will focus on synthetic mechanisms

occurring in the bio-synthesis of natural substances.Textbook:1.Paul. M. Dewick “Medicinal Natural

Product: A biosynthetic Approach” Wiley- Interscience

Module Coordinator: Francesca Paradisi Level 3 5 Credits

CHEM30270 Chemical Biology of Macromolecules Semester 2

The student will acquire an understanding of the three major classes of macrobiomolecules, i.e.

proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids, the nature of their structures, synthetic methodology and

the role which they play in biological systems. Topics discussed include structures of proteins;

peptide chemistry; solid phase peptide synthesis; protein synthesis via native chemical ligation;

structures of monosaccharides; synthesis of oligosaccharides; structure of nucleic acids; synthesis

of oligonucleotides. In addition students will gain an understanding of the chemistry of functioning of

biomolecules in cellular and living systems. This will include an introduction to aspects of molecular

recognition, enzyme mechanism and mechanisms of biologically catalysed reactions, interactions of

biomolecules with each other and small molecules and the outcomes in biological systems, design of

inhibitors of biological processes. Aspects will be illustrated with selected case studies (e.g.

proteases, glycosidases, bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and inhibition). The module is directed

towards students majoring in chemical biology and related disciplines.

Module Coordinator: Stefan Oscarson Level 3 5 Credits

CHEM30280 Medicinal Chemistry Semester 1

Fundamental terminology and concepts involved in Medicinal Chemistry and drug development will be

introduced. Major drug targets will be identified and the various approaches towards drug design will

be discussed. The meaning and importance of pharmacokinetic and metabolic (ADMET) properties of

drugs will be highlighted. All different subjects will be exemplified by case studies. A computer-

based course material, Molecular Conceptor, with free student access to the material, will be used

for the teaching.

Module Coordinator: Stefan Oscarson Level 3 5 Credits

CHEM30300 Chemical Kinetics and Physical Chemistry Laboratory Semester 2

The module reviews the basics of chemical kinetics, including rate laws, reaction orders, the

Arrhenius equation and complex and elementary reaction mechanisms. It also covers advanced aspects

of chemical kinetics, including competing reactions, explosion limits, fast reaction techniques,

catalysis and the statistical mechanical framework that underlies these. The laboratory introduces

students to the measurement of kinetic and thermodynamic parameters using modern experimental

methods.

Module Coordinator: Gil Lee Level 3 5 Credits

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Third Year Chemistry Lecture Timetable 2010 – 2011

Consult your module coordinators for laboratory/ practicals arrangements. This time table is subject to amendments

SEMESTER 1

DAY 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 14:00 15:00 16:00

MON Carbonyl Chemistry & Synthesis CHEM 30200 - LEC (VA1) 09.00 (1 hrs) EP 129 SCI (120) Weeks: All

Struct Determ&Heterocyc Chem CHEM 30210 - LEC (VA1) 10.00 (1 hrs) EP 129 SCI (120) Weeks: All

Instrumental Analysis CHEM 30110 - LEC (VA1) 11.00 (1 hrs) 135 ENG (80) Weeks: All

Quantum Mechanics CHEM 30060 - LEC (VA1) 12.00 (1 hrs) 308 SCI (68) Weeks: All

Chemistry of Materials CHEM 30090 - LEC (VA1) 16.00 (1 hrs) C007 HEA (110) Weeks: All

TUE Medicinal Chemistry CHEM 30280 - LEC (VA1) 09.00 (1 hrs) EP 231 SCI (48) Weeks: All

Struct Determ&Heterocyc Chem CHEM 30210 - LAB (VA1) 10.00 (3 hrs) 301 SCI (36); 309 SCS (48) Weeks: 5, 6, 7, 8 Carbonyl Chemistry & Synthesis CHEM 30200 - LAB (VA1) 10.00 (3 hrs) 301 SCI (36); 309 SCS (48) Weeks: 1, 2, 3, 4 Mechanism and Stereochemistry CHEM 30220 - LAB (VA1) 10.00 (3 hrs) 301 SCI (36); 309 SCS (48) Weeks: 9, 10, 11, 12

Struct Determ&Heterocyc Chem CHEM 30210 - LAB (VA1) 14.00 (3 hrs) 301 SCI (36); 309 SCS (48) Weeks: 5, 6, 7, 8 Mechanism and Stereochemistry CHEM 30220 - LAB (VA1) 14.00 (3 hrs) 301 SCI (36); 309 SCS (48) Weeks: 9, 10, 11, 12

Carbonyl Chemistry & Synthesis CHEM 30200 - LAB (VA1) 15.00 (3 hrs) 301 SCI (36); 309 SCS (48) Weeks: 1, 2, 3, 4

WED Carbonyl Chemistry & Synthesis CHEM 30200 - LEC (VA1) 09.00 (1 hrs) Th. E SCI (217) Weeks: All

Struct Determ&Heterocyc Chem CHEM 30210 - LEC (VA1) 10.00 (1 hrs) B101 ART (50) Weeks: All

Quantum Mechanics CHEM 30060 - LEC (VA1) 11.00 (1 hrs) 135 ENG (80) Weeks: All Introductory Chemistry (Ag) CHEM 00020 - LEC (VA1) 11.00 (1 hrs) B004 HEA (331) Weeks: All

Instrumental Analysis CHEM 30110 - LEC (VA1) 12.00 (1 hrs) 135 ENG (80) Weeks: All

Medicinal Chemistry CHEM 30280 - LEC (VA1) 14.00 (1 hrs) L0.16 CSCB (60) Weeks: All Chemistry of Materials CHEM 30090 - LEC (VA1) 14.00 (1 hrs) EP 231 SCI (48) Weeks: All

THU Medicinal Chemistry CHEM 30280 - LEC (VA1) 09.00 (1 hrs)

Quantum Mechanics CHEM 30060 - PRA (VA1) 10.00 (3 hrs) G42 SCS (18)

Quantum Mechanics CHEM 30060 - PRA (VA1) 15.00 (3 hrs) G42 SCS (18)

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116 AG (40) Weeks: All

Weeks: 5, 6, 7, 8 Weeks: 5, 6, 7, 8

FRI Mechanism and Stereochemistry CHEM 30220 - LEC (VA1) 09.00 (2 hrs) G-15 AG (162) Weeks: All

Chemistry of Materials CHEM 30090 - LEC (VA1) 15.00 (1 hrs) G-09 AG (68) Weeks: Weeks 7-12

SEMESTER 2

DAY 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00

MON Organometal&Solid State Chem CHEM 30250 - LEC (VQ1) 09.00 (1 hrs) 201 SCI (60) Weeks: All

Symmetry & Computational Chem. CHEM 30230 - LEC (VQ1) 10.00 (1 hrs) 201 SCI (60) Weeks: All

Self-Assembly of Biomolecules CHEM 30070 - LEC (VQ1) 11.00 (1 hrs) 201 SCI (60) Weeks: All

Chem.Biology of Macromolecules CHEM 30270 - LEC (VQ1) 15.00 (1 hrs) 201 SCI (60) Weeks: All Chemistry of Biomolecules CHEM 30190 - LEC (VQ1) 15.00 (1 hrs) 201 SCI (60) Weeks: All

TUE Chem. Kin. & P.Chem Lab CHEM 30300 - LEC (VQ1) 09.00 (1 hrs) 201 SCI (60) Weeks: All

Self-Assembly of Biomolecules CHEM 30070 - LAB (VQ1) 10.00 (3 hrs) G04 SCS (36) Weeks: Odd Weeks Chem. Kin. & P.Chem Lab CHEM 30300 - LAB (VQ1) 10.00 (3 hrs) G10 SCS (36) Weeks: Even Weeks

Chem Bio of Nat Products CHEM 30260 - LEC (VQ1) 13.00 (1 hrs) 201 SCI (60) Weeks: All

Chem. Kin. & P.Chem Lab CHEM 30300 - LAB (VQ1) 15.00 (3 hrs) G10 SCS (36) Weeks: Even Weeks Self-Assembly of Biomolecules CHEM 30070 - LAB (VQ1) 15.00 (3 hrs) G04 SCS (36) Weeks: Odd Weeks

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WED Organometal&Solid State

Chem CHEM 30250 - LEC (VQ1) 09.00 (1 hrs) 201 SCI (60) Weeks: All Chem Bio of Nat Products CHEM 30260 - LAB (VQ1) 09.00 (3 hrs) 309 SCS (48) Weeks: Even Weeks Chem.Biology of Macromolecules CHEM 30270 - LAB (VQ1) 09.00 (3 hrs) 309 SCS (48) Weeks: Odd Weeks

Symmetry & Computational Chem. CHEM 30230 - LEC (VQ1) 10.00 (1 hrs) 201 SCI (60) Weeks: All

Self-Assembly of Biomolecules CHEM 30070 - LEC (VQ1) 12.00 (1 hrs) 201 SCI (60) Weeks: All

Chem.Biology of Macromolecules CHEM 30270 - LAB (VQ1) 15.00 (3 hrs) 309 SCS (48) Weeks: Odd Weeks Chem Bio of Nat Products CHEM 30260 - LAB (VQ1) 15.00 (3 hrs) 309 SCS (48) Weeks: Even Weeks

THU Chem. Kin. & P.Chem Lab CHEM 30300 - LEC (VQ1) 09.00 (1 hrs) 201 SCI (60) Weeks: All

Symmetry & Computational Chem. CHEM 30230 - LAB (VQ1) 10.00 (3 hrs) 301 SCI (36) Weeks: 19, 20, 21, 22 Organometal&Solid State Chem CHEM 30250 - LAB (VQ1) 10.00 (3 hrs) 301 SCI (36) Weeks: 29, 30, 31, 32 Main Group Chemistry&Bonding CHEM 30240 - LAB (VQ1) 10.00 (3 hrs) 301 SCI (36) Weeks: 23, 24, 25, 28

Symmetry & Computational Chem. CHEM 30230 - LAB (VQ1) 14.00 (3 hrs) Weeks: 19, 20, 21, 22 Main Group Chemistry&Bonding CHEM 30240 - LAB (VQ1) 14.00 (3 hrs) Weeks: 23, 24, 25, 28 Organometal&Solid State Chem CHEM 30250 - LAB (VQ1) 14.00 (3 hrs) Weeks: 29, 30, 31, 32

FRI Main Group Chemistry&Bonding CHEM 30240 - LEC (VQ1) 09.00 (2 hrs) 201 SCI (60)

Chem.Biology of Macromolecules CHEM 30270 - LEC (VQ1) 12.00 (1 hrs) Th. E SCI (217)

Chem Bio of Nat Products CHEM 30260 - LEC (VQ1) 13.00 (1 hrs)

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Weeks: All Weeks: All

Chemistry of Biomolecules CHEM 30190 - LEC (VQ1) 12.00 (1 hrs) Th. E SCI (217) Weeks: All Chem.Biology of Macromolecules CHEM 30270 - LEC (VQ1) 12.00 (1 hrs) 201 SCI (60) Weeks: All

201 SCI (60) Weeks: All

Information on module assessment. The format is subject to amendments. Please contact the module coordinators for details.

Module ID and Title 2010 - 2011 CA % (Continuous Assessment) Class Tests % Lab % Assignment % Exam %

STAGE 3

CHEM 30060 Quantum Mechanics

10 (25 min in-class test. Timing: Every 4th class, i.e., last class of every fortnight Model answer / tutorial provided during remaining 25 min of class Total of 6 in-class tests Test answer sheets retained by instructor.)

30 60 (2hr)

CHEM 30070 Self-Assembly of Biomolecules

10 (15 min test question at the end of the lecture Timing: Last lecture of every second week of the course Others: The results are discussed at the following lectures.) 30 60 (2hr)

CHEM 30090 Chemistry of Materials

20 (WR & GM will give the class two short in-class tests, each of approximately 10 - 15 mins. duration. There will be two tests on polymer materials during the period of wk 4 to wk. 11. The date of the first test will be announced in wk. 3, and the date of the second polymer test will be announced in wk. 6. GM will give her tests in inorganic materials in week 5 and week 9, and she will remind the class of the tests in her lectures before.)

80 (2hr)

CHEM 30110 Instrumental Analysis

10 (Graded homework wk 4/5 and 8/9) 30 60 (2hr)

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CHEM 30190 Chemistry of Biomolecules

20 (The continuous assessment will consist of three evenly spread (one the first four weeks, one the middle four weeks and one the last four weeks of semester) home exercises, which will be marked and discussed during tutorials. The three different assessments will be of equal importance and together constitute 20% of the final mark.)

80 (2hr)

CHEM 30200 Carbonyl Chemistry & Synthesis

10 (Continuous assessments take place in the second last week of the lecture course and involve the students submitting answers to a series of question completed outside of lecture time. )

30 60 (2hr)

CHEM 30210 Struct Determ&Heterocyc Chem

10 (Continuous assessments take place in the second last week of the lecture course and involve the students submitting answers to a series of question completed outside of lecture time.

30 60 (2hr)

CHEM 30220 Mechanism and Stereochemistry

30 (Please contact Module Coordinator) 30 40 (2hr)

CHEM 30230 Symmetry & Computational Chem.

10 (in class assessment wk 3,6, 9,11) 30 60 (2hr)

CHEM 30240 Main Group Chemistry&Bonding

10 (in - class assessment 3, 6, 9 and 11) 30 60 (2hr)

CHEM 30250 Organometal&Solid State Chem

10 (MT: 2 short in class tests held over semester. WR: tests during wks 4 and 12, and I will announce the timing of the 1st test during week 3 and of the second test during week 7.)

30 60 (2hr)

CHEM 30260 Chem Bio of Nat Products

10 (Continuous assessments take place in the second last week of the lecture course and involve the students submitting answers to a series of question completed outside of lecture time.)

30 60 (2hr)

CHEM 30270 Chem.Biology of Macromolecules

30 (Practical Lab assessment (The continuous assessment will consist of three evenly spread (one the first four weeks, one the middle four weeks and one the last four weeks of semester) home exercises, which will be marked and discussed during tutorials. The three different assessments will be of equal importance and together constitute 20% of the final mark. This module also contains a lab component that is assessed and the marking will constitute 20% of the final marking.)

10 60 (2hr)

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CHEM 30280 Medicinal Chemistry

10 (The continuous assessment will consist of three evenly spread (one the first four weeks, one the middle four weeks and one the last four weeks of semester) home exercises, which will be marked and discussed during tutorials. The three different assessments will be of equal importance (3 x 10% of final mark) and together constitute 30% of the final mark.)

30 60 (2hr)

CHEM 30300 Chem. Kin. & P.Chem Lab

30 (quizzes, exams, and homework each week starting in wk 2) 30 40 (2hr)

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Dates for the academic session 2010/2011

Semester 1

Teaching Term: 13th September 2010 – 3rd December 2010

Revision: 4th December 2010 – 10th December 2010

Examinations: 11th December 2010 – 22nd December 2010

Semester 2

Teaching Term: 17th January 2011 – 4th March 2011

Fieldwork/Study period 7th March 2011 – 20th March 2011

Teaching Term: 21st March 2011 – 22nd April 2011

Revision: 26th April 2011 – 1st May 2011

Examinations: 3rd May 2011 – 14th May 2011

Easter Sunday: 24th April 2011

May Bank Holiday: 2nd May 2011

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aware of all the requirements of their chosen subject and its component modules.

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This section explains the regulations for your modular Degree Programme. It is intended as a summary of the most

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Credit

The credit is certified academic achievement, part of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), which is

designed to allow movement of students between European Universities. One credit corresponds to 20 to 25 hours of

your work – this includes attending lectures, tutorials, practical work, assignments, study, examinations, etc. A full-

time student should normally earn 60 credits in an academic year.

Module

A module is a self-contained unit of learning, which is studied over a semester. Each module has a credit value. A 5

credit module will require 100 to 125 hours of work. This includes classes, self study and assessment.

Core modules are modules which are mandatory for your degree programme.

Option modules are a group of specified modules within a given programme, some of which must be taken by a student

on that programme according to the programme structure.

Elective modules are modules which you can pick from anywhere across the UCD curriculum.

In UCD, most undergraduate modules are allocated 5 credits. (You may find some large modules, allocated 10, 15 or

20 credits, in the later stages of your degree programme.) The normal workload is therefore 12 modules in a year or

6 in each semester. Some variation on this may be allowed – see the detailed regulations or visit the Programme

Office for more information.

Stage

Your degree programme is divided into Stages, which generally correspond to years for full-time students. Each

Stage consists of modules at an appropriate level, which amount to 60 credits. Normally, you will complete each Stage

(pass all the modules, earn 60 credits) before moving on to the next Stage. Students should note that for entry

into Stage 4 a qualifying GPA (≥2.48) must be achieved in Stage 3. Students who do not achieve a GPA of 2.48 will graduate with a BSc (General Science) Degree.

Prerequisite Module, Corequisites and Prior Learning

Not all modules are available to every student. Availability can be governed by a set of prerequisites, which serve the

academic purpose of ensuring that students have the background knowledge necessary to benefit from a module.

Prerequisites for a particular module are listed in the Module Descriptor online. There are normally no prerequisites

for a Stage 1 module. However, some Stage 1 modules have specific Leaving Certificate requirements referred to as

Prior Learning. A module may also have one or more co-requisites, modules which must be taken with that module in

the same Stage. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the relevant prerequisite or prior learning

requirements for a module.

Level Descriptions

Not all modules are available to every student. Availability can be governed by a set of prerequisites, which serve the

academic purpose of ensuring that students have the background knowledge necessary to benefit from a module.

Prerequisites for a particular module are listed in the Module Descriptor online. There are normally no prerequisites

for a Stage 1 module. However, some Stage 1 modules have specific Leaving Certificate requirements referred to as

Prior Learning. A module may also have one or more co-requisites, modules which must be taken with that module in

the same Stage. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the relevant prerequisite or prior learning

requirements for a module.

UCD

Level

NQAI/NFQ

Level

Summary Description

0 6 Foundation/Access

1 7 Honours

Bachelor

Introductory

2 8 Honours

Bachelor

Intermediate

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3 8 Honours

Bachelor

Degree

4 9 Masters

5 10 Doctoral

Assessment: For information on assessment issues you should consult the following web address:

www.ucd.ie/registry/assessment/info_stu.htm

Grade Point: Each grade has a number associated with it, called a grade point, as shown in the table below. This is

used to combine grades in all your modules and calculate an average score.

GRADE GRADE-

POINT DESCRIPTION

A+ 4.2

Excellent A 4

A- 3.8

B+ 3.6

Very Good B 3.4

B- 3.2

C+ 3

Good C 2.8

C- 2.6

D+ 2.4

Pass D 2.2

D- 2

E 1.6 Fail

F 1.0 Fail

G 0.4 Fail

NG 0.0 Fail

Grade Point Average (GPA): A number of different GPAs are calculated during the course of your studies that inform

you of your current standing (Semester GPA and Stage GPA) and allow the University to determine if you may progress

to the next stage of your degree programme.

When you have attempted all the modules of a Stage, all your grade points are averaged to get a Grade Point Average, or

GPA, for that Stage.

Semester GPA: The weighted average of the grade points awarded for all modules attempted during the semester.

Compensation GPA: The weighted average of the grade points awarded from all modules from the approved programme

which have been taken at an attempt at a stage.

Stage GPA: The weighted average of the grade points awarded for all modules from the approved programme which

have been taken and passed at an attempt at a stage

Progression: You should complete each Stage before moving on to the next. You may be allowed to progress to the next

Stage if you have earned at least 50 credits in your current Stage. You will still be required to complete the Stage by

obtaining 60 credits. By advancing while “incomplete” you might find that you were not eligible to take some of the core

modules for the next Stage, because you had not passed a pre-requisite module in your current Stage. Also further

restrictions apply as completing your current Stage modules must take priority and you may not be able to do your

chosen subject choice in the next Stage due to clashes in your timetable. You should contact the Programme Office for

advice if this arises.

Repeat Students: In a certain number of cases you may not have earned sufficient credits (less than 50) to progress

into the next Stage of your degree. In this situation you can return in the next academic year to complete the

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requirements for the Stage and/or potentially take some modules for the Stage that you plan to progress into. All

students in a repeat Stage should meet with a member of staff in the Science Programme Office at the start of the

academic year for advice on their registration/enrolment and the options open to them for that year.

Change of Mind: Once an optional/elective module has been chosen there is a period where you will be allowed to change

your choice. There is a defined period allowed to sample modules but for practical purposes it is not recommended to

change modules more than 2 weeks after the commencement of a semester.

Special Permissions: In certain cases you may wish to seek permission for an exemption to a degree regulation. Such

permissions are only granted in exceptional cases. If you decide that you would like to make such an application you

should put this request in writing (along with any accompanying material that might apply e.g. medical certs) and return

it to the Science Programme Office. In many such cases you would be strongly advised to contact the relevant School

(where applicable) for academic advice before considering such an application. For general advice on these procedures

you can call into the Science Programme Office.

PROCEDURES IF A STUDENT IS ABSENT OR LATE FOR AN EXAMINATION

If you are absent from an Examination due to extenuating circumstances you should contact the Programme Office

as soon as possible for advice.

If for some reason you find that you may be late for an examination, it is advised that you should still attend the

Examination Centre, where it may be possible that arrangements can be put in place to facilitate you.

DO NOT PANIC

CONTACT THE PROGRAMME OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR ADVICE

OR

ATTEND THE EXAMINATION CENTRE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

POLICY ON LATE SUBMISSION OF COURSE WORK

Coursework must be delivered by hand to the School Office (or other location designated by the School) or

submitted electronically via an approved system, no later than 3 p.m. on the due date unless otherwise instructed by a

module coordinator. Usually coursework received at any time within two weeks of the due date will be graded, but a

penalty will apply.

University policy states that coursework that is late by up to one week after the due date will have the grade

awarded reduced by two grade points (e.g. from B- to C); coursework submitted up to two weeks after the due date

will have the grade reduced by four grade points (e.g. B- to D+). Coursework received more than two weeks after the

due date will not be accepted.

Submission dates may be extended in exceptional circumstances and students must apply for an extension in writing

to the School and stating the reasons for seeking the extension.

See the following web address for the full policy details: http://www.ucd.ie/registry/academicsecretariat/late_sub.pdf.

REPEATS AND RESITS IN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

If you do not pass a module, what can you do?

Remediation: A School decides on the remediation opportunities for its modules, as it deems appropriate. The method of

remediation for each module can be found in the relevant module descriptor but will usually comprise some combination

of the following:

Repeat the module when it is next offered

or

Resit the assessment for that module, if a resit is offered. The resit assessment will be graded as pass (PR), fail (FR)

or no grade (NG) with grade point of 2.0 for a pass. The resit may be a single terminal examination and/or may require

the submission of coursework or other assessment tasks during the semester. You should always seek advice from the

Programme Office and the School involved if you find yourself in this position.

or

Substitute another module compatible with the credit requirements of the programme.

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Students are permitted to substitute a new module for a failed option or elective module. When a student chooses this

course of action, they are considered to be attempting this new module for the first time and the full grade point is

awarded. This option will incur fees for the full cost of the new module.

Documentation providing guidance on Repeats and Resits is available at: http://www.ucd.ie/students/resits_repeats/

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES

If you experience difficulties which have caused you to miss a substantial number of lectures, or have significantly

affected your ability to study or complete assessments (both continuous assessment and/or examinations) or have

adversely affected your performance in any assessments you have undertaken, you should complete an Extenuating

Circumstances Form. Typically such unforeseen circumstances could include events like an accident, a crime, family

bereavement, serious illness or other serious personal or emotional circumstances. The University has a procedure

to consider such extenuating circumstances. The Extenuating Circumstances Form asks you to:

express the nature of your extenuating circumstances and the impact you perceive these to have had on your

ability to fulfill your assessment requirement

state the code and title of modules affected by the circumstances

explain the specific consideration you wish the Examination Board to take into account in determining your final

grade

provide information which supports your claim for extenuating circumstances.

Whatever the circumstances affecting you, you should seek advice from a member of academic staff, student

support professional or the Students‟ Union support staff.

It is important that you provide information which allows your claim for extenuating circumstances to be

considered by the Programme Examination Board which makes recommendations about your extenuating

circumstances. The University undertakes to disclose this information only to those academic and administrative

staff involved in reviewing and managing claims for extenuating circumstances.

Claims for extenuating circumstances should be completed as close as possible to the time the circumstances

occurred and to the assessment period concerned. The following deadlines will normally apply:

Examinations, not later than 5 days following the examination sitting

Continuous assessment, not later than 2 weeks after the date of the extenuating circumstance.

In some exceptional circumstances, it may not be possible to meet these timescales; in such circumstances you

should contact the Programme Office as soon as is practicable for advice. In all cases, completed forms should be

submitted to the Programme Office.

Extenuating Circumstances Forms can be downloaded from the Science Programme Office website at:

www.ucd.ie/science/current_students.html under the Noticeboard for all students or can be collected from the

Science Programme Office.

Students who require ongoing support and accommodation on the grounds of a verifiable disability are encouraged

to register with the Disability Support Service at their earliest convenience. For further information please refer

to www.ucd.ie/disability

Foreseen Absence from College

Circumstances that prevent a student from attending lectures, practicals, tutorials, in-semester assessments or

examinations that are known in advance are NOT considered extenuating circumstances and students should

ensure that arrangements have been put in place with module coordinators and/or Schools in advance of the

absence. Retrospective claims for foreseen circumstances will not be accepted.