CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY

(see also Physical Sciences)

Level 1

CM 1010 - CHEMISTRY 1A: FUNDAMENTALS
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Dr M R Masson

Pre-requisites

SQA H in Chemistry at B or better; or SQA H in Physics at B together with Chemistry at C; or GCE A-level in Chemistry; or equivalent.

Notes

Students who intend to continue with Chemistry beyond level 1 and who do not have a mathematics pass at Higher or A-level are recommended to take the Introductory Mathematics courses MA 1004 and MA 1504.

Overview

This course is intended to provide a grounding in the foundations of chemical science, including the mole concept, quantitative chemical calculations, atomic structure, the periodic table, and chemical bonding. The section on organic chemistry places particular emphasis on structural and stereochemical aspects and simple functional groups, and the section on physical chemistry includes study of aqueous solutions, solubility, acids and bases, elementary concepts of pH, heats of reaction and the energetics of chemical processes.

Structure

4 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour Web-CT session, 1 two and a half-hour lab class per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 one and a half-hour written examination (50%), in-course assessment and lab work (50%). Resit: Same.

CM 1011 - ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Dr M R Masson

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

Appropriate maths courses are recommended (but not compulsory).

Notes

This course is not open to students with a Higher in Chemistry at B or above, or GCE A-level at N or above, or the equivalent.

Overview

The course is intended to introduce students to the core aspects of chemistry, including formulae and equations, chemical calculations and the mole, atomic structure, the periodic table, and chemical bonding. The section on organic chemistry will concentrate on the idea of families of compounds, the simple functional groups, and on the shapes of molecules. In physical chemistry, aqeuous solutions, solubility, acids and bases, elementary concepts of pH, and energy in chemistry will be covered.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour exercise class, 1 one-hour Web-CT session, 1 two and a half-hour lab class.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 one and a half-hour written examination (50%), in-course assessment and lab work (50%). Resit: Same.

CM 1506 - CHEMISTRY 1B: APPLICATIONS IN THE REAL WORLD
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Dr M R Masson

Pre-requisites

Attendance at CM 1010 or CM 1011, or permission of the Course Co-ordinator.

Overview

This course builds on the foundation of Chemistry CM 1010 or CM 1011, and introduces students to aspects of chemistry that are of particular relevance in the world outside the chemical laboratory. The topics covered include the properties and reactions of important common elements, redox processes, organic reactions and biological organic molecules, pH and buffers, colligative properties, osmotic pressure, spectrophotometry and spectrofluorimetry, and the properties of gases.

Structure

4 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour Web-CT session, 1 two and a half-hour lab class per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 one and a half-hour written examination (50%), in-course assessment and lab work (50%). Resit: Same.

Level 2

CM 2007 - SHAPES, PROPERTIES AND REACTIONS OF MOLECULES
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr M M Law

Pre-requisites

CM 1010 or CM 1011, CM 1506.

Overview

This course provides an introduction to the bonding and structure of inorganic compounds of elements from the s-, p- and d-blocks. Particular emphasis will be placed on the relationships between structure, properties and reactivity and will include a discussion of catalysts. Reference will be made to the economic importance of these compounds and their environmental impact.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour tutorial in alternate weeks and 2 three-hour laboratories (Weeks 18-23) per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (60%) and in-course assessment (40%). Resit: Same.

CM 2008 - ENERGETICS OF CHANGE IN CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr M M Law

Pre-requisites

CM 1010 or CM 1011, CM 1506.

Overview

An introduction to the roles of energy and mechanism in chemical and biological processes. Topics covered include the spontaneity of reactions, free energy and equilibrium properties, properties of mixtures and pure substances; the predictions of reaction pathways; devising reaction mechanisms; enzymes, and activation energies; how ions behave in solution; batteries and electrochemical sensing.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour tutorial in alternate weeks and 2 three-hour laboratories (Weeks 12-17) per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (60%) and in-course assessment (40%). Resit: Same.

CM 2512 - ORGANIC AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr M M Law

Pre-requisites

CM 1010 or CM 1011, CM 1506

Overview

Shape, conformation, and stereochemistry in organic and biologically relevant compounds. Reactions and reactivity of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds will be considered with particular reference to spatial and electronic effects.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour tutorial in alternate weeks and 2 three-hour laboratories (Weeks 30-35) per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (60%) and in-course assessment (40%). Resit: Same.

CM 2513 - ANALYTICAL METHODS IN FORENSIC CHEMISTRY
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr M M Law

Pre-requisites

CM 1010 or CM 1011, CM 1506 or BI 1508

Overview

This course provides an introduction to analytical chemistry, with particular reference to the use of analytical techniques to solve forensic problems. It covers the underlying theory of the identification and determination of, for example, poisons such as pesticides or heavy metals in biological fluids, and of alcohol and drugs of abuse in mixtures of organic compounds including their structure determination by spectroscopic methods. This will involve study of the chemical reactions useful in analytical chemistry such as acid-base, complex formation, precipitation, redox and seperation by transfer between phases, and also an introduction to both theory and practical experience of modern instrumental methods of analysis, with particular reference to forensic chemistry, and also to the closely related topic of enviornmental monitoring.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour tutorial in alternate weeks and 2 three-hour laboratories (Weeks 36-37, 41-44) per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (60%) and in-course assessment (40%). Resit: Same.

Level 3

CM 3018 - COMMUNICATING CHEMISTRY
Credit Points
10
Course Coordinator
Prof J Feldmann

Pre-requisites

CM 2512

Overview

Problem solving activities and an in-depth literature-based study of a topic in chemistry. The course also includes essential C&IT Skills identified by the University and an introduction to subject-specific computing and IT skills including the use of molecular modelling packages.

Structure

12 week course – 1 two-hour computing class per week for 12 weeks and approximately 12 hours of seminar classes.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Assessment of computer work, written reports and presentations. Resit: Same.

CM 3020 - SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Prof J Feldmann

Pre-requisites

CM 2007

Notes

This course cannot be taken with PX 3012.

Overview

This course deals with the Crystalline State and will provide theoretical and practical coverage of crystal structures and methods for their characterisation. The course will also discuss aluminosilicate zeolites and other types of microporous solids and relate their properties to their structures.

Structure

12 week course – 2 one-hour lectures per week for 12 weeks, one tutorial every second week, and 4 three-hour practicals per week for 6 weeks (weeks 12-17).

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 ninety-minute written examination (50%) and in-course assessment (50%). Resit: Same.

CM 3021 - CHEMISTRY FOR STUDENTS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE (1)
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr J Feldmann

Pre-requisites

CM 2007

Co-requisites

PX 3012

Notes

The course will discuss aluminosilicate zeolites and other types of microporous solids and relate their properties to their structures.

Overview

It will also include problem solving activities and an in-depth literature-based study of a topic in chemistry - essential C&IT Skills identified by the University and subject-specific computing and IT skills including the use of molecular modelling packages.

Structure

8 one-hour lectures (total) and 2 three-hour practicals per week for 6 weeks (weeks 12-17). 1 two-hour computing class per week for 12 weeks and 12 hours (total) of seminars.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (100%). Resit: Same.

CM 3025 - MOLECULAR STRUCTURE AND REACTIVITY
Credit Points
30
Course Coordinator
Prof J Feldmann

Pre-requisites

CM 2008

Overview

This course will develop a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts of spectroscopy and chemical bonding. This will include a discussion of the fundamental principles of magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The surface chemistry of solids and applications in heterogeneous catalysis will also be discussed. The application of chemical kinetics to the understanding of important chemical and biological processes will be developed.

Structure

12 week course – 4 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week for 12 weeks and 4 three-hour practicals per week for 6 weeks (weeks 18-23).

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (66.7%) and in-course assessment (33.3%). Resit: Same.

CM 3026 - CHEMISTRY FOR STUDENTS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE (II)
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Prof J Feldmann

Pre-requisites

CM 2008

Notes

This course cannot be taken with CM 3518.

Overview

This course will develop a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts of spectroscopy and chemical bonding. This will include a discussion of the fundamental principles of magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

Structure

12 week course – 2 one-hour lectures per week, one tutorial every second week, and 2 three-hour practicals per week. Practicals in weeks 18-23 only.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 ninety-minute written examination (66.7%) and in-course assessment (33.3%). Resit: Same.

CM 3517 - ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY AND CHEMISTRY OF THE ELEMENTS
Credit Points
30
Course Coordinator
Prof J Feldmann

Pre-requisites

CM 2513, CM 2007

Overview

This advanced course describes how state-of-the-art and conventional analytical techniques can be used to characterise environmental processes. The chemistry of main group and transition elements is also discussed. Environmental topics covered will include: immobilisation and solubilisation of inorganic contaminants in water, soil and sediments; the determination of the lipophilicity and volatility of organic compounds in the environment; the mobility and toxicity of xenobiotics.

Structure

12 week course – 4 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week and 4 three-hour practicals per week for 6 weeks (weeks 30-35).

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (66.7%) and in-course assessment (33.3%). Resit: Same.

CM 3519 - CHEMISTRY FOR STUDENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Prof J Feldmann

Pre-requisites

CM 2513

Notes

This course cannot be taken with CM 3517.

Overview

This advanced course describes how state-of-the-art and conventional analytical techniques can be used to characterise environmental processes. Environmental topics covered will include: immobilisation and solubilisation of inorganic contaminants in water, soil and sediments; the determination of lipophilicity and volatility of organic compounds in the environment; the mobility and toxicity of xenobiotics.

Structure

12 week course – 24 lectures, 6 tutorials, 12 three-hour practicals in total. Practicals in weeks 30-35 only.

Assessment

1st Attempt:
1 ninety-minute written examination (67%) and in-course assessment (33%). Resit: Same.

CM 3521 - ORGANIC AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
Credit Points
30
Course Coordinator
Prof J Feldmann

Pre-requisites

CM 2512

Overview

The course includes the following themes:
Building Molecules
I Strategy (retrosynthesis and total synthesis)
II Synthetic methods
a) Aromatic synthesis and methodology
b) Chemistry of the carbonyl group

Biological Molecules
Natural products
Macromolecules (proteins, DNA, RNA, saccharides)

Shapes, Structures and Spectra
I Steric and electronic effects
II Structure determination from spectra

Structure

12 week course – 4 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week, 4 three-hour practicals per week for 6 weeks (weeks 36-37, 41-44)

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (66.7%) and in-course assessment (33.3%). Resit: Same.

CM 3522 - CHEMISTRY FOR STUDENTS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE (III)
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Prof J Feldmann

Pre-requisites

CM 2512

Overview

Shapes, structures and spectra
I Steric and electronic effects
II Structure determination from spectra

Biological molecules
Natural products
Macromolecules (proteins, DNA, RNA, saccharides).

Structure

2 one-hour lectures per week for 12 weeks, 1 one-hour tutorial every 2 weeks, 2 three-hour practicals per week for 6 weeks (Weeks 36-37, 41-44).

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 one and a half-hour written examination (66.7%); In-course assessment (33.3%). Resit: Same.

Level 4

CM 4025 - ADVANCED CHEMISTRY 1
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr W Harrison

Pre-requisites

120 credits of level 3 chemistry courses.

Notes

The Head of Department can permit students to enter with only 90 Level 3 Chemistry credits.

Overview

Lectures in advanced topics in inorganic, physical, organic, materials and environmental chemistry.

Structure

4 one-hour lectures/tutorials per week for 12 weeks and additional tutorials by agreement.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour examination.

Resit: Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment (1 three-hour examination).

CM 4026 - ADVANCED CHEMISTRY 2
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr W Harrison

Pre-requisites

120 credits of level 3 chemistry courses.

Notes

The Head of Department can permit students to enter with only 90 level 3 Chemistry credits.

Overview

Lectures in advanced topics inorganic, physical, organic, materials and environmental chemistry.

Structure

4 one-hour lectures/tutorials per week for 12 weeks and additional tutorials by agreement.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour examination.

Resit: Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment (1 three-hour examination).

CM 4027 - PROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN CHEMISTRY
Credit Points
10
Course Coordinator
Dr W Harrison

Pre-requisites

120 credits of level 3 chemistry courses.

Notes

The Head of Department can permit students to enter with only 90 level 3 Chemistry credits.

Overview

Group and individual assignments focusing on health and safety, employment, "chemistry in the news", and the chemical industry.

Structure

1 one-hour seminar per week for 12 weeks; oral presentations.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment, including written work and presentations.

Resit: Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment (resubmission of continuous assessment reports).

CM 4028 - HONOURS CHEMISTRY RESEARCH PROJECT
Credit Points
45
Course Coordinator
Dr W Harrison

Pre-requisites

120 credits of level 3 chemistry courses.

Notes

The Head of Department can permit students to enter with only 90 Level 3 Chemistry credits.

Overview

A research-level laboratory project, extending over both half-sessions, and including a literature review and critical assessment of previous work in the area; experimental design, data collection and analysis using a variety of techniques, preparation of a final report summarising the year's work, and giving a presentation on the findings.

Structure

12 hours per week of work in the laboratory and the library, for 20 weeks.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Continuous assessment: progress assessments, practical work and oral examination, project report, (100%)

Resit: Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment (resubmission of continuous assessment).

CM 4029 - MCHEM GROUP PRACTICALS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Dr W Harrison

Pre-requisites

120 credits of level 3 chemistry courses.

Notes

The Head of Department can permit students to enter with only 90 Level 3 Chemistry credits.

Overview

Advanced laboratory work. For two separate exercises, students will work in groups to produce a work plan, allocate responsbilities for tasks to different members, and collaborate on producing a final report. Problem-solving exercises.

Structure

An average of 12 hours per week of work in the laboratory for 10 weeks.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Continuous assessment (100%).

Resit: Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment (resubmission of continuous assessment reports).

CM 4030 - TOPICS IN BIOLOGY FOR CHEMISTRY STUDENTS
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Prof M Jaspars and Dr M Masson

Pre-requisites

CM 3018, CM 3020, CM 3025, CM 3517, CM 3521, BI 20B2, BI 20M1, BI 25M1, BI 25B2

Co-requisites

Available only to students on Medicinal Chemistry degree programmes

Overview

Drug Distribution and Elimination, Drug Absorption, Drug Conjugation, Drug Metabolism, Drug Oxidation, Pharmacokinetics, Principles of Molecular & Cell Biology, Ligands, Receptors & Signalling Mechanisms, Principles of Synaptic Transmission, Antibodies as tools, Basic molecular biology tools, Genomics, Protein expression analysis, Protein properties and function, Protein purification strategies.

Structure

Approximately 4 lectures per week for 12 weeks; 1 CAL class, 2 tutorials, 3 laboratory classes.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 3-hour examination (66%); lab reports, essay (34%).

Resit: Same.

CM 4031 - HONOURS CHEMISTRY RESEARCH PROJECT FOR COMBINED DEGREES
Credit Points
30
Course Coordinator
Dr W Harrison

Pre-requisites

120 credits of level 3 chemistry courses.

Notes

The Head of Department can permit students to enter with only 90 level 3 Chemistry credits.

Overview

A research-level laboratory project, extending over both half-sessions but requiring less laboratory time than CM 4028. It includes a literature review and critical assessment of previous work in the area, experimental design, data collection and analysis using a variety of techniques, preparation of a final report summarising the year's work, and giving a presentation on the findings.

Structure

An average of 8 hours per week of work in the laboratory and the library, for 20 weeks.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Continuous assessment: progress assessments, practical work and oral examination, project report (100%).

Resit: Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment (continuous assessment: progress assessments, practical work and oral examination, project report (100%)).

CM 4032 / CM 4532 - CHEMISTRY A (NON-GRADUATING)
Credit Points
60
Course Coordinator
Dr J Feldmann

Pre-requisites

Satisfactory completion of previous levels at home institution.

Overview

An individual course including lectures from level 4 Chemistry courses, and/or a chemistry project supervised by a member of the academic staff, in an area of chemistry that is of interest to the student. In all cases, aspects of project planning and written and oral communication are included.

Structure

An appropriate amount of laboratory work to complement the number of lectures selected. For example 8 one-hour lectures per week and 12 hours of laboratory work for 12 weeks.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Continuous assessment (100%).

Resit:

CM 4033 / CM 4533 - CHEMISTRY B (NON-GRADUATING)
Credit Points
30
Course Coordinator
Dr J Feldmann

Pre-requisites

Satisfactory completion of previous levels at home institution.

Overview

An individual course including lectures from level 4 Chemistry courses, and/or a chemistry project supervised by a member of the academic staff, in an area of chemistry that is of interest to the student. In all cases, aspects of project planning and written and oral communication are included.

Structure

An appropriate amount of laboratory work to complement the number of lectures selected. For example, 4 one-hour lectures per week and 6 hours of laboratory work for 12 weeks.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Continuous assessment (100%).

Resit:

CM 4034 / CM 4534 - CHEMISTRY C (NON-GRADUATING)
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr J Feldmann

Pre-requisites

Satisfactory completion of previous levels at home institution.

Overview

An individual course including lectures from level 4 Chemistry courses, and/or a chemistry project supervised by a member of the academic staff, in an area of chemistry that is of interest to the student. In all cases, aspects of project planning and written and oral communication are included.

Structure

An appropriate amount of laboratory work to complement the number of lectures selected. For example, 2 one-hour lectures per week and 3 hours of laboratory work for 12 weeks.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Continuous assessment: (100%).

CM 4518 - ADVANCED CHEMISTRY 3
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr W Harrison

Pre-requisites

120 credits of level 3 chemistry courses.

Notes

The Head of Department can permit students to enter with only 90 level 3 Chemistry credits.

Overview

Lectures in advanced topics in inorganic, physical, organic, materials and environmental chemistry.

Structure

6 one-hour lectures/tutorials per week for 8 weeks and additional tutorials by agreement.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour examination.

Resit: Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment (1 three-hour examination).

CM 4519 - ADVANCED CHEMISTRY 4
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr W Harrison

Pre-requisites

120 credits of level 3 chemistry courses.

Notes

The Head of Department can permit students to enter with only 90 level 3 Chemistry credits.

Overview

Lectures in advanced topics in inorganic, physical, organic, materials and environmental chemistry.

Structure

6 one-hour lectures/tutorials per week for 8 weeks and additional tutorials by agreement.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour examination.

Resit: Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment (1 three-hour examination).

CM 4520 - MCHEM MINI-PROJECT
Credit Points
25
Course Coordinator
Dr W Harrison

Pre-requisites

120 credits of level 3 chemistry courses.

Notes

The Head of Department can permit students to enter with only 90 level 3 Chemistry credits.

Overview

A short research-level laboratory project, extending over 12 weeks, and including a short literature review and critical assessment of previous work in the area, experimental design, data collection and analysis using a variety of techniques, preparation of a brief report.

Structure

12 hours per week of work in the laboratory and the library, for 12 weeks.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Continuous assessment: practical work and report (100%).

Resit: Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment (resubmission of continuous assessment reports).

CM 4521 - INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY
Credit Points
5
Course Coordinator
Dr W Harrison

Pre-requisites

120 credits of level 3 chemistry courses.

Notes

The Head of Department can permit students to enter with only 90 level 3 Chemistry credits.

Overview

A series of tutorials and workshops, reviewing material studied in the earlier years of the course.

Structure

3 one-hour seminars per week for 4 weeks.

Assessment

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (100%).

Resit: Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment (resubmission of continuous assessment reports).

Level 5

CM 5003 - MChem CHEMISTRY APPLICATIONS
Credit Points
60
Course Coordinator
Professor R F Howe

Pre-requisites

Available only to candidates accepted for the MChem programme.

Overview

Research-oriented library- and/or laboratory-based group and project work, lectures, report-writing, seminars.
Reports, oral presentations, examination.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Examinations (75%), coursework (25%).

CM 5505 - MChem HALF YEAR PROJECT PLACEMENT
Credit Points
60
Course Coordinator
Professor R F Howe

Pre-requisites

Available only to candidates accepted for the MChem programme.

Overview

A placement in industry or in an appropriate research institute involving an agreed programme of research or project work. Students should be aware that industrial placements are at the discretion of the institution concerned and cannot be guaranteed. Students failing to obtain placements will be able to proceed to the MChem by an alternative route.

Structure

Full-time placement.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Research project (practical work, written report, oral presentation)