Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry programmes F100, F103, 9A32, F152, 2L22, F154 Thursdday 24 th September 2015
Dr Nathalie Lebrasseur J. Priestley Building Room G.05 Office hours Wed 14:00 15.00 (by appointment ONLY) Thu 09.30 10.30 (open office hour) Outside of Office hours: appointment only! (arranged by email) Module Coordinator for CHE102A, CHE102B, CHE202A, CHE202B, CHE401, CHE405 Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Programmes Leader Researcher in Synthetic Chemistry Senior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry Researcher in Pedagogy
School of Biological & Chemical Sciences Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Joseph Priestley Building
School of Biological & Chemical Sciences Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
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INFORMATION FOR CHEMISTRY STUDENTS
Chemistry-based programmes Year 1 F100, F103, 9A32: Chemistry Semester A Semester B CHE100 Essential skills for chemists (15 credits) CHE101 Foundations of practical chemistry (15 credits) Core Module CHE102A Fundamentals of organic chemistry (15 credits) CHE103A Fundamentals of physical and inorganic chemistry (15 credits) CHE104 Fundamentals of spectroscopy (15 credits) CHE102B Fundamentals of organic chemistry (15 credits) CHE103B Fundamentals of physical and inorganic chemistry (15 credits) CHE105 States of matter (15 credits) All our programmes are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Chemistry-based programmes Year 1 F152, F154, 2L22: Pharmaceutical Chemistry Semester A Semester B CHE100 Essential skills for chemists (15 credits) CHE101 Foundations of practical chemistry (15 credits) Core Module CHE102A Fundamentals of organic chemistry (15 credits) CHE103A Fundamentals of physical and inorganic chemistry (15 credits) CHE104 Fundamentals of spectroscopy (15 credits) CHE102B Fundamentals of organic chemistry (15 credits) CHE103B Fundamentals of physical and inorganic chemistry (15 credits) BIO161 Basic biochemistry (15 credits) All our programmes are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Progression Criteria Note this document is for guidance only; for more detailed information see the appropriate programme specification Year 1 to Year 2 progression: conditional upon passing CHE101 (Lab Module) Blue pathways = enforced changes of programme (also available as optional transfers) Red pathways = optional transfers Averages (av.) specified in the above flowchart are calculated using weightings of 1:3:6 for your results from years 1,2 and 3 respectively.
Change of Programmes Contact your Academic Advisor and obtain his/her support. Submit a request for a "Change of Programme : Change of Programme Request Form to Dr Nathalie Lebrasseur (Joseph Priestley G.05, n.lebrasseur@qmul.ac.uk ) When can I make a request to change programmes? Chemistry to pharmaceutical chemistry (or vice-versa): before the start of semester 2 of the first-year (subject to space still being available) Changes between the BSc and MSci variants of the same programme: Between June (at the end of the second year) and mid-september (prior to the start of the third-year). Approval of requests for a change from BSc to MSci are subject to you having fully-met the year 2-to-year 3 progression criteria specified for the MSci programme.
2014/2015 STUDENTS WHO DIDN T PROGRESS At the end of year 1: ca. 6% At the end of year 2: ca. 7% At the end of year 3: ca. 5% Why? Lack of Engagement!
Success stories One of our top MSci students going into her 4 th year, was selected by GSK to attend the 2014 Residential Chemistry Experience, as one of the 22 best chemistry students in the UK Placement Year at GSK in 2013 Starting a PhD at Oxford University Placement Year at Roche in Switzerland in 2015-16 Only UK student selected! Winner of the SCI London Undergraduate Research Symposium 2015
Ben Drain - Year 3 - Msci Chemistry Make use of all the academic support available whether through schemes such as PASS or through the office hours of academics. Always make your revision notes early on in the year, this will save you a lot of time in April. Make use of lecturers' office hours. There is a lot of support available, if you make use of it. 2015 Graduate (1 st ) Msci Pharm. Chem - Fahima Idiris Stay on top of studies through out the year. Don't spend your summer doing nothing. Nothing worse than being asked what you did during your summer in an interview and you can only answer with a blank look on your face. Clayton Bevas - Year 3 Msci Chem Never get discouraged! A 17% in my first organic chemistry test discouraged me a little, but then I worked until I understood well and got 80% in the exam. My best advice: understand the chemistry instead of just trying to memorise! 2015 Graduate (2.1) Msci Pharm. Chem Clotilde Jousson
How to Become an Expert Learner in Chemistry Stay in learn mode, not study mode Take ownership of your learning! J. Chem. Educ., 2013, 90 (8), pp 961 967
Preparing a degree is full time JOB! 8 modules x 150h = 1200h ca. 30 weeks between the start of the academic year and the exams: 40h per week of study time! Classical term week: 8h lecture, 4h workshop, 4h lab = 16h Independent study time: 24h Review lecture notes, prepare for lectures Practice: complete exercises and solve problems Complete Lab Report and prepare for Lab Complete Assigments
Taking good quality notes during the lectures is KEY! Why? Several studies have shown the importance of taking lecture notes in Higher Education and how doing so improves student s grades It will help you remembering the important concepts emphasized during the lectures: notes are cues that stimulate recall It will help you staying focus during the lectures
Taking good quality notes during the lectures is KEY! TIPS Taking efficient notes is a HIGH LEVELY SKILL Develop a notetaking method that works for you. Be a good listener don t lose track! Do not write down everything your lecturer says. It is your job to discern what is important enough! Be concise and summarise: you will not have time to write full sentences. Develop a system of abbreviations and symbols you can use wherever possible Note all unfamiliar vocabulary or concepts you don t understand and remember to look them up later. ALWAYS review, edit, and organize your notes as soon as possible after the lecture (Ideally within 24h): use textbooks to complete your notes.
Combining information to form a unique product; requires creativity and originality. Using information to solve problems; transferring abstract or theoretical ideas to practical situations. Identifying connections and relationships and how they apply. Memorizing verbatim information. Being able to remember, but not necessarily fully understanding the material. Evaluation Synthesis Analysis Application Comprehension Knowledge Making decisions and supporting views; requires understanding of values. Identifying components; determining arrangement, logic, and semantics. Restating in your own words; paraphrasing, summarizing, translating. J. Chem. Educ., 2013, 90 (8), pp 961 967
The Learning Cycle (J. Chem. Educ., 2013, 90 (8), pp 961 967) PREVIEW Preview before class Flick through the material to be covered, look up unfamiliar vocabulary, engage with pre-lecture activities ATTEND REVIEW \ STUDY ASSESS Attend class Answer and ask questions and take meaningful notes. Review after class review, edit, and organize your notes as soon as possible after the lecture (Ideally within 24h): use textbooks to complete your notes. Study Repetition is the key. Ask questions such as why, how, and what if. PRACTICE: Solve as many practice problems as you can (use extra material from textbook!!) Assess your Learning Periodically perform reality checks Am I using study methods that are effective? Do I understand the material enough to teach it to others?
Some Recommended Textbooks Those are only recommendations (not mandatory buy); It is highly recommended for you to have a look at these different textbooks at the library before you buy any no point in buying a book that is not made for you (you will never open it!). Lecturers may recommend some alternative textbooks through the year. Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (covering mainly year 1 syllabus): Title: Chemistry 3 ; Authors: Burrows, Holman, Parsons, Piling and Price ; Publisher: OUP Organic Chemistry (an excellent textbook that will follow you from year 1 up to year 4) Title: Organic Chemistry ; Authors: Clayden, Greeves, Warren ; Publisher: OUP An alternative Organic Chemistry textbook that you may want to consider (will cover year 1 and 2): Title: Organic Chemistry ; Author: Klein ; Publishers: Wiley Inorganic Chemistry (suitable for year 1 and 2 but also has some specialised chapters on contemporary inorganic chemistry potentially useful for year 3) Title: Inorganic Chemistry (6 th edition) ; Authors: Weller, Overton, Rourke, Armstrong ; Publisher : OUP An excellent primer for year 1: Chemical Bonding (Oxford Chemistry Primers) Author: Winter
Molecular Models Models approved by the school: Orbit Molecular Modelling Kit: Organic and Inorganic Student Set 0027 by Cochranes of Oxford Minit Organic and Inorganic Student Set 0073 by Cochranes of Oxford Available at the bookshop on campus or can also be purchased online.
Laboratory Provided What should you bring with you: a marker pen suitable for writing on glass and plastic CHE101 Briefing meetings: Thursday 1 st October PP1 Lecture theatre Group 1 3.00pm Group 2 4.30pm
Academic Support Course Discussion Forum (QMPlus) Lecturers Office Hours What we will NOT do for you: re-teach a lecture that you have missed; give you the solution to problems you haven t tried to solve; summarise book chapters for you! Maths Support Dr Christian Luebbe: christian.luebbe@qmul.ac.uk Support Sessions: Friday 12-1 in Bancroft 1.15 Peer Assisted Study Support Maryam Tehami: m.tehami@se13.qmul.ac.uk We, the students help you, the students, in order to aid you in your studies throughout your first and second years in SBCS in a relaxed, friendly and informal environment
Advice and guidance First Point of Contact: Academic Adviser Chemistry Senior Programme Tutor: - Dr Tippu Sheriff: t.s.sheriff@qmul.ac.uk - Dr Lisa Rooney: l.rooney@qmul.ac.uk Deputy Director of Taught Programmes (Chemistry): - Dr Nathalie Lebrasseur: n.lebrasseur@qmul.ac.uk SBCS student Support Officer: - Shaheda Batha: s.batha@qmul.ac.uk Use Open Office Hours or book an appointment via email first. Don t turn up unexpected.
Do you know what you want to do after your degree? 1. Yes 2. Not yet 50% 50%
1 st Lecture: CHE102A: Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Monday 28 th September at 9am Drapers LT Don t forget to bring you clicker Check the QMPlus course page Read: Armand Lattes - March 2004 : What If All Chemists Quit? (p20) available on QMPlus
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