Modiwl FXX-1005:
Chem. in Biol. and Environ.
Ffeithiau’r Modiwl
Rhedir gan School of Natural Sciences
10.000 Credydau neu 5.000 Credyd ECTS
Semester2
Trefnydd: Dr Loretta Murphy
Amcanion cyffredinol
This module aims to introduce students to various chemical processes and the properties and reactions of a range of molecules that they are likely to encounter during the course of their studies in environmental and biological sciences.
Cynnwys cwrs
Pre-requisites GCSE Chemistry or FXX0010 preferred or equivalent qualifications.
This course comprises of two main areas:
(1) Chemistry in Biological Systems - Bio-active Molecules - (12 lectures) An introduction to biologically active compounds: including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and secondary metabolites.
(2) Chemistry in the Environment - (12 lectures)
This series of lectures will examine examples of the key underlying chemistry relevant to processes in the atmosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere.
Course Team: Dr E. Harper (12 lectures), Dr L Murphy (12 lectures),
RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS ESSENTIAL READING - None RECOMMENDED READING 1. "Environmental Chemistry", 9th Ed., S E Manahan, (Available as BU Library E-book)SPECIFIC RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS FOR STUDENTS - None
Meini Prawf
dda
Good (~60%). Knowledge base covers all essential aspects of subject matter dealt with in the programme and shows good evidence of enquiry beyond this. Conceptual understanding is good. Problems of a familiar and unfamiliar nature are solved in a logical manner; solutions are generally correct and acceptable.
rhagorol
Excellent (>70%). Knowledge base is extensive and extends well beyond the work covered in the programme. Conceptual understanding is outstanding. Problems of a familiar and unfamiliar nature are solved with efficiency and accuracy; problem-solving procedures are adjusted to the nature of the problem.
trothwy
Threshold (40%). Knowledge and understanding of the content covered in the course is basic; Problems of a routine nature are generally adequately solved.
Canlyniad dysgu
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On succesful completion of the module you will be able to describe key chemical processes studies relating to the atmosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere.
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On successful completion of the module, you will be able to draw chemical structures and representations of some of the major classes of biomolecules and explain their importance in nature.
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On successful completion of the module, you will be able to define biologically-active compounds in relation to the concentration at which an effect is observed.
Dulliau asesu
Math | Enw | Disgrifiad | Pwysau |
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EXAM | Examination | 67.00 | |
CLASS TEST | Online test | 33.00 |
Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu
Oriau | ||
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Private study | Private Study 76 hours |
76 |
Lecture | The module has 24 lectures scheduled at two sessions per week. Contact time 24h. |
24 |
Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy
- Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
- Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
- Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
Cyrsiau sy’n cynnwys y modiwl hwn
Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:
- F900: BSC Environmental Science year 1 (BSC/ES)
- F901: BSc Environmental Science (4 yr with placement) year 1 (BSC/ES4)
- F90F: BSc Environmental Science year 1 (BSC/ESF)
- 8U71: BSc Environmental Science (with International Experience) year 1 (BSC/ESIE)
- F850: Master of Environmental Science year 1 (M/ENVSCI)
- F851: MEnvSci Environmental Science with International Experience year 1 (MENVSC/ESIE)
Opsiynol mewn cyrsiau:
- F842: BSc Marine Geography year 1 (BSC/MARG)
- F710: BSC Marine Environmental Studies year 1 (BSC/MES)
- F713: BSc Marine Environmental Stud with International Experience year 1 (BSC/MESIE)
- F79P: BSc Marine Environmental Studies year 1 (BSC/MESP)
- F700: BSC Ocean Science year 1 (BSC/OS)
- F70P: BSc Ocean Sciences with Placement Year year 1 (BSC/OSP)