1. To further develop the quantitative skills of a student, through more advanced skills in the application of mathematics, physics and information technology applicable to the second year of an undergraduate degree in chemistry. (50% of module)
2. To introduce students to the use of Molecular Modelling in Chemistry *(35% of modules
To further develop a student''s general transferable skills in oral and written communication, presentation and team working. (15% of module).

(LO1) The overarching learning outcome is that students will gain the necessary key skills to perform well in their chemistry degree programmes.

(LO2) Quantitative key skills: By the end of the module a successful student will have improved their ability to: perform basic calculus (integral and differential) as applied to kinetics, thermodynamics and quantum mechanics use partial differentiation in general problems and to categorise stationary points in functions of more than one variableapply algebraic manipulation in kinetics, thermodynamics and quantum mechanics apply the algebra of complex numbers in quantum mechanics problems use basic matrix vector algebra solve simple eigenvalue problems and compute determinants of small matrices

(LO3) Molecular Modeling skills By the end of this module, a successful student will have gained: a qualitative understanding of ab initio, semi-empirical and empirical models, knowing which model is suitable for a particular type of problem.the ability to to predict the ground state energy and structure of isolated molecules (not too complicated) and estimate equilibrium constants (ΔH = ΔE) for simple reactionsthe ability to rationalise some aspects of reactivity (charge density, frontier orbitals).some experience of modelling intermolecular forces and complexes.

(LO4) General key skills: By the end of this module, a successful student will have improved:knowledge of methods of presenting chemical research.presentation skills

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Numeracy

(S3) Teamwork

(S4) IT skills

(S5) Communication skills

(S6) Students will have further developed their chemistry-related cognitive abilities and skills as highlighted in the QAA Chemistry benchmark statement including (i) the ability to apply such knowledge and understanding to the solution of qualitative and quantitative problems ; (ii) skills in the practical applications of theory using computer software and models; (iii) skills in communicating scientific material and arguments; (iv) information technology and data-processing skills, relating to chemical information and data.

(S7) Students will have generic skills developed in the context of chemistry that are of a general nature and applicable in many other contexts as highlighted in the QAA Chemistry benchmark statement including (i)communication skills (written and oral); (ii) problem-solving skills, relating to qualitative and quantitative information; (iii) numeracy and mathematical skills; (iv) information retrieval skills; (v) ICT skills; (vi) interpersonal skills, relating to the ability to interact with other people and to engage in team-working; (viii) time management and organisational skills.

Quantitative Key Skills

Due to differing levels of ability and experience in mathematics, the class will be divided into three Tiers (Tier 1,2,3). 3 sets of worksheet reaching up to different levels will be produced. The maximum mark that could be achieved for each sheet would reflect the level as described below:

• Tier 1, worksheet, maximum mark achievable 60 %.
• Tier 2, worksheet, maximum mark achievable 80 %.
• Tier 3, worksheet, maximum mark achievable 100 %.

BSc students will be able to choose the most appropriate Tier.
MChem students will be generally expected to attain a higher minimum level of quantitative skills than BSc students. This is required to support MChem modules in Years 2-4 (particularly Physical Chemistry modules CHEM260, CHEM354, CHEM451, CHEM453). For this reason, MChem students will only be able to choose Tiers 2 or 3.

This part of the module will be taught in problem solving classes, u sing computers where necessary.

General Key Skills

This section of the module will consist of :

(i) A series of presentations, given by members of staff, on different areas of research within the Department of Chemistry to encourage students to realise the opportunities for, and impact of, research. To reinforce this awareness, students will be required to write short reviews of these lectures. In order to help improve the communications and ICT skills of students, a lecture will be provided on PowerPoint presentations. In addition the careers service will be involved in a presentation on chemistry and careers that will lead to a PDP exercise.

(ii) A series of tutorials, given by teaching staff in the Chemistry Department, with groups of approximately 7 students. The tutorial exercises will involve tasks based on either the research areas presented in the lectures or chemistry studied elsewhere by the students within their programme. Tasks will involve individua l and team exercises with a variety of written and oral components. To provide support for the tasks, the tutorial sessions will discuss and develop the skills required for the set tasks.
This module will be aiming to follow on from the approach used in the Year One module CHEM180 Key Skills for Chemists 1, with similar teaching and learning strategies but providing opportunities to develop the key skills of the students to a higher level.
Extensive use of Vital, email and on-line information will be made, with students expected to use Vital to view announcements, obtain information, presentations and tutorial tasks and to submit assessments.

Quantitative Key Skills
This section of the module will be the responsibility of Dr George Darling who will ensure that activities build on the quantitative skills developed in Year 1. These skills will include:

• Revision of re-arrangement algebra, basic functions, exponents and logarithms, the exponential function, trigonometric functions
• Revision of basic calculus, rules of differentiation – chain rule etc. - basic integration
• Calculus used in kinetics, thermodynamics and quantum mechanics
• Partial differentiation, maixma and minima in several dimensions, saddlepoints
• Complex numbers and their use in quantum mechanics
• Basic matrix-vector algebra
• Eigenvectors, eigenvalues, the matrix determinant and matrix inverses
• More analysis with spreadsheet programs

Molecular Modelling Key Skills

This section will be the responsibility of Dr. Richard Bonar Law. The lectures and workshops will cover:
• Introduction:summary of techniques covered in the course, and sources for further reading.
• Molecular Mechanics using force-fields
• Quantum chemical methods 1: HF-SCF, basis sets.
• Quantum chemical methods 2: Geometry optimisation, HF limit, CI, MP2, DFT
• Semi-empirical and empirical methods: AM1, PM3, conformational analysis.
• Modelling non-covalent interactions: van der Waals, electrostatics, aromatic stacking, hydrogen bonding, cooperativity.

General Key Skills Tutorials
• Produce and give a team-based PowerPoint presentation on a topical area of research in the Chemistry Department.
Write an essay discussing the research in the Chemistry Department.