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Course Modules
CH506: Core Skills for Chemistry Research
Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 5
The course aims to provide a platform of training in key skills relevant to carrying out
effective research in Chemistry. A series of lectures/demonstrations and training will be
given in 18 areas. The areas covered will include Health and safety in Chemistry, Fire
training, 2D NMR techniques, High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Gas
chromatography (GC), Characterization and purity assessment of organic compounds,
Text and structure based searching of online resources (Reaxys, SciFinder), Molecular modelling of small molecules (Spartan), Scanning electron microscopy, Mass spectrometry (MS), Air-sensitive techniques, Cell Culture, spectroscopy of inorganic compounds, Electrochemical Methods, and X-ray crystallography.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- have an awareness of the variety of techniques available in the School of Chemistry which are relevant to their research
- understand and demonstrate that they have the potential to apply these techniques, as appropriate, to a research project
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- HENRY CURRAN:
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- KAREN KELLY:
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- LUCA RONCONI:
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- EADAOIN TIMMINS:
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- ANDREA ERXLEBEN:
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- PAUL MURPHY:
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- PETER OWENS:
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- DAVID CHEUNG:
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- PAU FARRAS:
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- EDDIE MYERS:
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- Olivier Thomas:
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Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.