Post-Graduate Research Handbook

2017-2018

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Welcome to the Graduate School of the School of Chemistry and

WestCHEM!

Welcome to the Graduate School in Chemistry at the University of Glasgow, which is part of the WestCHEM

Graduate School. If you are a previous Glasgow student, welcome back! If you are a student new to

Glasgow, you join a University that is over 550 years old. It is a place where Chemistry has been taught and

researched for over 250 years, and a School of Chemistry that has been associated with four Nobel laureates

and is part of one of the leading UK research schools in Chemistry (WestCHEM). In the recent UK Research

Excellence Framework (REF 2014), which assessed all UK Chemistry Schools, 94% of our research was rated

as internationally excellent or world-leading, and we were ranked 4th in terms of research power,

emphasizing our combination of quality and critical mass. WestCHEM is the combined Research School in

Chemistry of the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde, and since its inception in 2005, has developed the

quality and impact of chemistry research in the west of Scotland. As a graduate student in Glasgow

Chemistry, you are also part of WestCHEM and its graduate school, and have access to the excellent research

laboratories and facilities across both partners. Within the University, the School of Chemistry is part of the

College of Science and Engineering, and you are therefore part of the College of Science and Engineering

Graduate School.

The Head of the Graduate School in Chemistry is Dr Andrew Sutherland and each of you will be associated

with one of the Research Groupings/Section Heads:

Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry - Prof Richard Hartley

Nanoscience & Materials Chemistry - Prof Mark Murrie

Dynamics & Structure - Prof Malcolm Kadodwala

Complex Chemistry - Prof Lee Cronin

Heterogeneous Catalysis - Prof David Lennon

Your supervisor should naturally be the first point of contact for any issues with your research, but your

second supervisor, one of the Section Heads or Head of Graduate School are available to offer advice on

issues that may arise. These senior colleagues will also be involved in assessing your progression through

your research studies with us.

As a research student, you are of course primarily here to carry out research work in your chosen area.

However, we are also aware of the need to develop your skills over a broader range of areas that are

relevant to being a good research scientist, and you will therefore find that there are many opportunities for

relevant complementary training in a variety of skills, of which I would encourage you to take advantage.

You will find as a Glasgow Chemistry research student that you are in a vibrant and busy research School,

carrying out research across the full range of modern chemistry areas, with high quality and well-supported

facilities to enable you to carry out leading-edge research. I hope that you will enjoy the environment and

find your time as a graduate student with us exciting, challenging and rewarding.

Professor Graeme Cooke

Head of School, School of Chemistry, Room A4-08,

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Contents 1.0 University of Glasgow & College Postgraduate Code of Practice. ......................................... 3

1.1 Introduction to the Code of Practice .................................................................................. 3

1.2 College Postgraduate Code of Practice: ............................................................................. 3

1.3 Contacts at the College of Science and Engineering Graduate School .............................. 3

2.0 School of Chemistry’s Postgraduate Research Training Programme ..................................... 4

2.1 Formal Requirements ......................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Reporting & monitoring timetable ................................................................................... 12

2.3 Annual Report to Head of School/Head of Graduate School ........................................... 13

2.4 Submission of Thesis and Final Oral Examination ............................................................ 13

3.0 Demonstrating to undergraduates 2017/2018 .................................................................... 14

3.1 University Graduate Teaching Assistant / Demonstrator Training 2017-18 .................... 14

3.2 Demonstrator Training in the School of Chemistry .......................................................... 14

4.0 International Students ......................................................................................................... 15

4.1 Tier 4 Visas........................................................................................................................ 15

4.2 Support for International Students .................................................................................. 15

5.0 Health and Well-being .......................................................................................................... 16

6.0 Compulsory Introductory Meetings ..................................................................................... 17

6.1 Chemistry Graduate School .............................................................................................. 17

6.2 Graduate School: Science and Engineering - Induction Schedule 2017 ........................... 18

6.3 Fire Safety Talk ................................................................................................................. 19

6.4 Postgraduate Safety Training Programme ....................................................................... 19

6.5 Chemistry Demonstrators’ Training ................................................................................. 19

6.6 Agresso Training ............................................................................................................... 19

6.7 Lecture Recording Policy – Student Guidelines ................................................................ 20

6.8 Keys & Access ................................................................................................................... 21

6.9 Student Learning Development ....................................................................................... 22

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1.0 University of Glasgow & College Postgraduate Code of Practice.

1.1 Introduction to the Code of Practice

The University of Glasgow recognises that research students make a vital contribution to our institution’s research output, culture and international reputation as a competitive, research-led university.

It is important to us, therefore, that postgraduate research students:

1. Receive the highest quality of support from University staff; 2. Have access to the correct information to facilitate the satisfactory completion of

their research; 3. Carry out their responsibilities appropriately; and 4. Be aware of the roles and responsibilities of their supervisors and other University

staff.

The University has agreed that some aspects of a postgraduate research student’s experience are common across all disciplines. The University’s Graduate Schools have therefore developed a Code of Practice for Postgraduate Research Degrees, which sets out guidelines to students and staff about the most effective practice for each stage in a postgraduate student’s life. These are the expected standards that all staff and students should maintain. Details of the code of practice can be found here:

http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/postgraduateresearch/pgrcodeofpractice/

1.2 College Postgraduate Code of Practice:

The University Code of Practice is more specifically for students of the College of Science

and Engineering in our College Code of Practice:

http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_482766_en.pdf

1.3 Contacts at the College of Science and Engineering Graduate School

Most matters are dealt with at a School level (see 2.0). However, where there is an

administrative matter that has to be handled at College level, your first point of contact is:

Heather Lambie (Heather.Lambie@glasgow.ac.uk, Tel: 0141 330 4338)

The College offices are located at R312 Level 3, Boyd Orr Building, Glasgow G12 8QQ

The most senior member responsible for postgraduate matters in the College is the Dean of

Graduate Studies: Prof Susan Waldron.

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2.0 School of Chemistry’s Postgraduate Research Training Programme

Discovering something new can be one of life’s most satisfying experiences, as we hope you

will find out for yourself in the course of your postgraduate research here. In addition, your

PhD studies should provide training in research and the associated professional skills that

will prepare you for your subsequent career. The postgraduate research-training

programme is designed to help you achieve this preparation.

The following people will be involved in your training.

Supervisor(s): Responsible for overall planning and day-to-day management of

the project, general advice on professional, ethical and safety

matters.

Second supervisor: Responsible for overview and feedback on progress. Also

responsible for safety and managerial issues in the absence of the

first supervisor (unless alternative arrangements have been made

in writing).

Section Head: Responsible for monitoring progress, research reports, annual oral

examinations, disciplinary matters, etc. The person to go to first in

cases of dispute or difficulties when they cannot be resolved with

your supervisor.

Head of PG School: Responsible for coordinating the training programme and

progression.

Head of School: Ultimately responsible for health and safety, discipline, and course

progression.

Useful information and contact details for your supervisor can be found at

http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/chemistry/

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2.1 Formal Requirements

Before commencing any practical work, all postgraduate research students in the School of

Chemistry are required to:

(i) Complete the postgraduate safety-training programme satisfactorily and, if

appropriate, the radiation protection course, and complete a COSHH form.

(ii) Adhere to the safety regulations;

(iii) Organise and secure data, including maintaining a laboratory notebook, which

constitutes the primary record of research activities, available for inspection by

supervisors and Section Head when required;

(iv) Attend courses required by the College Graduate School;

(v) Complete appropriate practical experience courses;

(vi) Attend and be assessed on School of Chemistry postgraduate lecture courses;

(vii) Attend School and other specified colloquia;

(viii) Participate in postgraduate/sectional research seminars;

(ix) Produce regular research reports as set out below;

(x) Undergo oral examinations towards the end of years 1 and 2. Details of these

are given in the following pages.

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(i) and (ii) Safety in the School of Chemistry

Postgraduate Safety Training Programme

This 2-hour course will be given by Mr Jim Tweedie, followed by a written examination. This

course is compulsory for all students and the course examination has to be passed prior to

commencement of any practical work. The timetable is given in the appendix of this

document. For safety manuals etc. see:

http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/chemistry/studentstaff/safety/

Radiation Protection Course

This course is compulsory only for postgraduate students who intend to become "classified"

radiation workers, as advised by their supervisor; all other radiation workers are strongly

advised to attend as well. This course is run by the Scottish Universities Research and

Reactor Centre and the University of Glasgow Radiation Protection Service. Details of times

and places are given in the appendix. The results of the examination are not published but

successful candidates are awarded a certificate indicating that they have attained a

satisfactory standard. In the event of failure, another opportunity to take the examination is

provided a few weeks after the original examination. This course counts for 1 credit (see

below).

Risk assessment forms

All postgraduates will be given a School safety manual, which must be read and retained for

consultation during their studies. Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

(COSHH) Act, it is a legal requirement placed on all research workers to make a risk

assessment of all their planned procedures, and detailing those substances hazardous to

health which are in use in their project at any given time. Risk assessment forms can be

downloaded from the “Safety” page of the School of Chemistry website

http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/chemistry/studentstaff/safety/#d.en.193479, where you will

also find details about on-line submission (to come) and other administrative procedures.

Forms must list all substances, or classes of substances, likely to be used, and must be

updated before any unlisted substance is used or new operational procedures are initiated.

Since the School is legally required to file a copy of each form, these updates must be copied

to the School secretary responsible, or his/her depute (Arlene Sloan) as appropriate. [Please

note that for on-line submissions (where available) filing of such updates is automatic.

However, for legal reasons, one signed hard copy of the updated risk assessment must be

posted in the research laboratory, as described in the safety manual.]

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Safety when you are working away from Glasgow

Fieldwork

All postgraduates (and their supervisors) involved in fieldwork must complete an

appropriate risk assessment before any such work is undertaken. Some advice on “Safety in

Fieldwork” is available on the SEPS website (http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/seps/) . The

appropriate form can be downloaded from the School’s website.

Furth of Glasgow.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that there are satisfactory

arrangements in place, in terms of facilities, supervision and health and safety, and

insurance to cover and support its students while they are on placement at other

institutions.

All students intending to undertake a placement or visit to another institution should first

consult the Furth of Glasgow regulations at:

http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/postgraduateresearch/mobilityandcollaborationopportunitie

s/researchfurthofglasgow/

(iii) Data management and lab notebook

It is your responsibility to keep your data well-organized and secure, and guidance on group

practice with respect to this will be provided by your supervisor. More generally, you should

look at the University’s Data Management support and guidance:

http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/datamanagement

If you have data management issues, then first talk to your supervisor. More help can be

found from the University:

http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/datamanagement/whocanhelp/

You must record experiments at the time they are conducted in a laboratory notebook.

Your supervisor will provide guidance on the exact format for this. However, here are some

general points:

• Date all experiments and number them in a way that allows cross-referencing with electronic data, spectra etc.

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• Always write in permanent ink, and if you make a mistake, cross it out with a single line so that the original text can still be seen.

• Record accurately weights and other measurements, at least to the number of significant figures required for reporting data in leading international journals.

• Record in detail; you may find you need these details later.

(iv) College of Science & Engineering Graduate School Courses

The College of Science and Engineering require you to attend College and University level

courses as well as those organised within the School of Chemistry.

All postgraduates should frequently check the following website for updates:

http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/scienceengineering/graduateschool/postgraduateresearchst

udy/docotralresearchtraining/

All postgraduate students need to develop more general skills than those associated with

their research areas alone. To help you monitor your progress on this you must complete a

Training Needs Analysis form at the end of each year of study as part of the progression

process. This can be found through a link from the above College website and is explained

here: http://www.gla.ac.uk/students/researcherdevelopment/

(v) Practical Experience Courses

These courses are intended to allow postgraduate students to gain "hands-on" experience in

the use of advanced equipment relevant to their own research and general development.

Students should discuss with their supervisors which courses are appropriate. Specialist

training is available in techniques such as fluorescence, IR, NMR and UV spectroscopy, X-ray

crystallography, mass spectrometry, microcalorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis, by

special arrangement with the appropriate staff member, who will be identified by the

student's supervisor.

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(vi) Postgraduate Lecture Courses

During the first 2 years, all students must obtain at least 14 credits (4 credits must be from

School of Chemistry). Eight credits must be completed in first year, with the remaining six

credits done in second year. The list of School of Chemistry courses and credits are available

in Appendix 1. A credit is awarded for satisfactory attendance at a course of workshops or

lectures and successful completion of an assessment exercise based on the course material.

Note that School of Chemistry credits are not awarded for the College courses (apart from

the Radiation Protection Course); the safety-training course or practical experience courses

(unless it is a timetabled assessed course, available to all members of the school).

Postgraduate courses should be chosen from those detailed in the appendix. These include

some undergraduate courses and some courses from the University of Strathclyde.

University of Glasgow graduates will not receive credit for a course that was part of their

undergraduate degree (you cannot receive credit for the same course twice for two

different degrees). Students wishing to undertake courses with Computing Services or

postgraduate lecture courses outside the school may do so with the approval of their

supervisor and the appropriate Head of Section. In exceptional circumstances, other final

year undergraduate courses may be taken with the approval of the postgraduate student’s

supervisor and the Head of Section.

(vii) School/WestCHEM Colloquia

Postgraduate students are required to attend School (and other) colloquia on topics

appropriate for both their specific interests and general background as part of their

professional training. A list of these is continually updated and can be found here:

http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/school/events/

Section Heads may give guidance on which colloquia should be attended and this will be

monitored and assessed by Section Heads as part of the annual oral examination. In order

to assist with the revision of these colloquia all postgraduates will be required to write a

short paragraph describing the main points of each colloquium they have attended. A list of

colloquia attended and a summary paragraph for each one should be appended to the May

report (see below) each year. Attendance of a day-long WestCHEM Postgraduate

Symposium each year is compulsory.

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(viii) Postgraduate Seminars

Each section will have its own regular series of sectional seminars and other activities at

which attendance and participation by postgraduate students is mandatory. This will

include regular talks or other presentations by postgraduate students - Section Heads will

provide specific details. Each postgraduate student must give a talk on their own research

during their first and second years, which will often be incorporated into these sectional

seminars.

Towards the end of the final year, each PhD student will give a seminar based on their own

research, expected to be part of a WestCHEM Postgraduate Symposium or other event.

(ix) Research Reports

Each research student is required to report on their research to the appropriate Head of

Section, on a regular basis as detailed below. These reports together with the

accompanying oral examinations in first and second years are designed to:

a) Develop written and oral communication skills, b) Establish professional standards for the acquisition and reporting of experimental

data, c) Adopt a sense of accountability, d) Provide guidance and continuous self-assessment, e) Practice the formulation of achievable objectives and critical assessment of

progress, f) Assist in efficient time management ensuring a timely preparation for the thesis.

You and your supervisor must also complete an Annual Progression Review form and submit

this with the report. You must also submit a Training Needs Analysis form.

You must submit TWO copies of your Research Report, signed Annual Progression Review

Form, and Training Needs Analysis form to the Teaching Office by 12 noon on 1st May 2018

(if your start date is September-December), and upload a copy on to Moodle at the same

time.

If your start date is January-April, you submit by 12 noon on 1st September and if it is May-

August then you submit by 12 noon on the first working day after 1st January of the

following year.

Format and Schedule of the Reports

The format of reports may vary slightly in different sections depending on the nature of the

project, and Section Heads will provide guidance where necessary (some students will be

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required to write regular reports for industrial sponsors, etc.; duplication of effort is not

expected in such circumstances). Unless stated otherwise, the reports are intended to be

accounts (typically 20-30 pages plus experimental details where appropriate) of the

research carried out according to the following outline schedule and timetable.

First year students:

Detailed introduction; discussion of progress so far; full experimental section, references,

appendix, Gantt chart detailing work to be done over the next 12 months.

Second year students:

Update of literature since first year report, detailed discussion of progress since first year

report; full experimental for work carried out since first year report, references, Gantt chart

detailing work to be done over next 12 months.

Third year students:

Two-page update of research since second year report. Thesis plan detailing thesis chapter

titles and a brief one-paragraph summary of what will be included in each chapter. Gantt

chart detailing work to be done over the next 6 months.

Format of first year and second year report:

11 Point Arial, 2 cm margins. No more than 20-30 pages (not including Appendix). Reports

longer than this will be returned. A list of all postgraduate lecture courses, and School

seminars attended should be supplied in the Appendix. The appendix should also contain

relevant spectroscopic details (e.g. NMR spectra, crystallographic data etc.). For details

relating to Gantt charts, please see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gantt_chart;

http://www.ganttchart.com/Examples.html;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYn_O9OvCr0

(x) End of year oral examinations

All 1st, 2nd and possibly 3rd year postgraduate students will be formally interviewed by one of

the Academic Line Managers, who may seek the assistance of an appropriate internal

examiner. This interview will be based on: (a) research report(s); (b) postgraduate courses

attended; (c) material from seminars and School colloquia; (d) general scientific background

and context of the research. Laboratory notebooks and relevant lecture notes should be

brought into this examination. Students whose performance in the oral examination is

deemed unsatisfactory will be required to undertake remedial work on which they will be

subsequently examined or, in extreme cases, be required to terminate their research

studies. Please note: Academic Line Managers are available at all times throughout the year

for informal and confidential discussions regarding progress or other matters. Students who

have particular concerns should contact the relevant Academic Line Manager as soon as

possible.

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2.2 Reporting & monitoring timetable

Year One: 1st May

First year progress report. Including: a detailed literature review and project

background and progress to date. The report will be for the basis of the Progression Viva.

The report to be submitted by *1st May*.

May-June

Formal first year Viva with Head of Section + 2nd Supervisor. To be complete by *30th June*.

June-August

Formal Progression through Supervisor/Student reports.

Approval by Head of Section/Graduate School.

Year Two: 1st May

Second year progress report, focusing upon the progress made and new

literature published after the submission of the first year report. The report to be submitted

by *1st May*.

May-June

Formal second year Viva with Head of Section 2nd Supervisor. To be complete by *30th

June*.

June-August

Formal Progression through Supervisor/Student reports.

Approval by Head of Section/Graduate School.

Year Three: 1st May

Two-page report focusing on progress made since 2nd year report. Thesis Plan, agreed with

supervisor, evaluated by second supervisor.

May/June

Oral presentation – at WestCHEM or Sectional symposia.

Throughout the three-year period, students will be actively encouraged to:

(i) Present their research (talks and posters) at internal and external meetings; (ii) Help draft research publications and review articles; (iii) Participate in transferable skills and postgraduate training courses. (iv) Annual Oral Examination

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2.3 Annual Report to Head of School/Head of Graduate School

In accordance with College policy on postgraduate student progress and supervision,

supervisors will agree with Academic Line Managers on a written report to the Head of

School/Head of Graduate School and to the student on the performance of each

postgraduate in their annual examination and on the content of their research reports or

poster. Students must sign this report to show they have seen and read it.

2.4 Submission of Thesis and Final Oral Examination

All students should normally complete their practical work by the end of March in their final

year and thesis writing should be well advanced by then. Thesis MUST be submitted within

four years of starting their PhD. It should be noted that any students requiring access to

School facilities beyond the end of their final year will be required by the University to

matriculate and pay the appropriate "writing-up" fee. As the name implies, this is only

intended to allow students to have access to facilities for the purpose of writing their thesis.

Under no circumstances will any student in this category be permitted to carry out

additional practical work. If further practical work is necessary, the explicit permission of

the Head of School/Head of Graduate School must be obtained and an appropriate fee paid

to the University.

As required by Senate, the final oral examination will be carried out by a nominated external

examiner together with an internal examiner who is not the student's supervisor.

The supervisor will not normally be present at this examination, but will be available for

consultation if required. At the prior request of the examiners, students may be asked to

produce, at the oral examination, their laboratory notebooks, spectra, reference samples of

key compounds, computer outputs, copies of published papers, etc. which have been

obtained during the course of their research. Notebooks, spectra, compounds prepared and

computer outputs remain the property of the School, and will normally be handed to the

supervisor following the oral examination.

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3.0 Demonstrating to undergraduates 2017/2018

In order to become a laboratory demonstrator, you must be trained both by the University

(3.1) and the School of Chemistry (3.2).

3.1 University Graduate Teaching Assistant / Demonstrator Training 2017-18

Senate requires that all new GTAs (Graduate Teaching Assistants, Tutors and Laboratory Demonstrators) undergo training to aid them in their teaching duties. Information can be accessed at Senate Regulations.

The Learning and Teaching Centre (previously Teaching and Learning Service) is responsible for half of this training (the GTA's own School or College is responsible for the other half).

The training provided by the Learning and Teaching Centre aims to:

provide a brief introduction to teaching and learning at the University of Glasgow and the role GTAs play in the learning of the University's undergraduates

develop among GTAs, an insight into how their students learn provide GTAs with an opportunity to develop effective ways to facilitate the learning

of their students encourage GTAs to reflect upon their teaching practices

Information from the Learning and Teaching Centre including training booking and training

materials can be accessed from this webpage:

http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/learningteaching/events/

3.2 Demonstrator Training in the School of Chemistry

Since all postgraduate students will be demonstrating to undergraduates in the appropriate

inorganic, organic or physical laboratories at some stage in their short postgraduate career, all

postgraduate research students have to attend the Chemistry Demonstrators’ Training, which

will take place on 4 October 2017 in the Wolfson's Hugh Fraser Room from 11:00 - 14:00. This

is a specialized session in collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Service (TLS), and will

be run by Dr Smita Odedra (Smita.Odedra@glasgow.ac.uk).

You MUST attend the demonstrators training.

You should inform your interest to demonstrate to Angela Woolton

(angela.woolton@glasgow.ac.uk) and she will inform you of the amount of hours that will

be allocated to you to demonstrate in the labs. If you make any changes to this, e.g. swap

with another student; please provide details to pg-enquiries@chem.gla.ac.uk immediately.

You will then receive your contract and have been allocated an amount of hours you will be

able to demonstrate. You should then submit an online timesheet for your hours. You

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should complete online timesheet at least 5 working days before the payroll deadline.

Instruction on how to complete the online timesheet is available at

http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_450402_en.pdf

The School provides cotton lab coats, which must be worn when demonstrating. These are

of a brightly coloured material to ensure you are visible during the labs and you should

contact teaching office who will be happy to provide you with one. Any lab coats required as

part of your research activity are available from Stores but these should be purchased using

the on-line requisitioning system.

4.0 International Students

4.1 Tier 4 Visas

All Tier 4 visa holders will be given two copies of a document detailing their responsibilities

to remain compliant with their visas. Both copies should be signed and one signed copy

returned to Teaching Support Office A4-30. Monitoring and attendance guidance will be

provided to individuals.

4.2 Support for International Students

International student support has a website with lots of information:

http://www.gla.ac.uk/international/support/

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5.0 Health and Well-being

Your health and well-being are important to us and a full list of University Services can be

found at http://www.gla.ac.uk/students/wellbeing/

The University has a gym: http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/sport/

There are many societies with which you can be involved at the University. Among these is

a chemistry society, which is called the Alchemists:

http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/alchemist/services.html

GP and health services in the Frazer building (sign up before you get the flu!) Barclay

medical centre http://www.universitybarclay.com/

Disability services is at 65 South Park Avenue http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/disability/

The Chaplaincy website gives details of Religions and some Places of Worship

http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/chaplaincy/

The School Welfare Officer for Postgraduate Students is Dr Joëlle Prunet. You can seek

confidential advice/consultation from her about non-scientific issues. Tel: 0141 330 8774,

email Joelle.Prunet@glasgow.ac.uk

SRC have a student advice centre for general inquiries (anything from flats and landlord

trouble to helping with official complaints) http://www.glasgowstudent.net/advice/

Counseling and Psychological Services do drop-in sessions and are very nice:

http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/counselling/

SRC operate the nightline (anonymous phone helpline every night form 7pm to 7am). The

volunteers are trained to refer people to the help they need or just listen to people. 0141

334 9516, http://www.gunightline.org/listening/

SRC also have an instant messaging service and are contactable via email

asknightline@glasgowstudent.net

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6.0 Compulsory Introductory Meetings

6.1 Chemistry Graduate School

2 October 2017

Joseph Black Building

Conference Room, Room A4-41a

10:00: Introductory Meeting from Head of School – Prof Graeme Cooke

10:10: Introduction and Welcome to the College and Introductory Training Programme –

Dr Andrew Sutherland

11:00: IT Induction – Mr Stuart Mackay

11:45: Spectroscopy Seminar - Dr David Adams & Mr Jim Tweedie

15:00: Alchemists Talk

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6.2 Graduate School: Science and Engineering - Induction Schedule 2017 Friday 6th October, Queen Margaret Union

11.00 The Graduate School Welcome Professor Susan Waldron, Dean of Graduate Studies

11.25 Ice Breaker Activity

11.55 PhD Study and How to Succeed Professor Susan Waldron

Kirsty Annand, PhD Student

12.30 Graduate School Support Heather Lambie

12.40 Lunch

13.40 The Importance of Public Engagement Richard Middlemiss

13.50 Library Support College Librarian

14.00 PhD Study ++ Yoana Borisova on Mobility

Jumai Abioye on FemEng

Leon Franzen on running a start-up

Hannah Martin on Pint of Science

14.40 Doctoral Researcher Training Richard

15.00 Student Representative Council VP Education, SRC

15.15 Research Treasure Hunt (Hidden

UofG Treasures!)

Student Team Leaders

17.00-

late

Drinks Reception (optional) &

Treasure Hunt Prize Giving

Hillhead Bookclub, Vinicombe Street

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1 – Queen Margaret Union 2 – The Graduate School (Boyd Orr Building)

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6.3 Fire Safety Talk Mr Jim Tweedie (Jim.Tweedie@glasgow.ac.uk) Talk: Tuesday 3rd October 2017 at 09:30am – 10:30am Conference Room, A4-41a, Joseph Black Building

6.4 Postgraduate Safety Training Programme Mr Graham Tobasnick (Graham.Tobasnick@glagsow.ac.uk) Lectures: Tuesday, 3rd October 2017 at 10.30am-12.30pm Conference Room, A4-41a, Joseph Black Building Examination: Thursday, 5th October 2017, 10.00am-12.00pm Conference Room, A4-41a, Joseph Black Building

6.5 Chemistry Demonstrators’ Training

Wednesday 4th October 2017, 11.00am - 14.00pm Wolfson's Hugh Fraser Room, Wolfson Medical School If you are unable to attend the Chemistry Demonstrators’ Training, please contact Smita Odedra (smita.odedra@glasgow.ac.uk).

6.6 Agresso Training

To order goods, the School of Chemistry operates a web requisitioning system (called Agresso), which means that orders are placed on-line. You must have undertaken appropriate training, which is provided by the University of Glasgow Finance Office before you will be given access to Agresso. You should also advise them of specific projects which you would like access to (supervisors will provide this to students).

The training dates for Chemistry PGR students are: Wednesday 18th October 2017, 14:00 – 16:00 hrs Friday 27th October 2017, 10:00 – 12:00 hrs These courses will take place in the Jura Training Room, 4th Floor, Library Building.

Please note that you will not be able to access Agresso or place orders without having a staff ID. To obtain this you must submit copy of your Passport and Visa (if applicable) along with completed Agresso application form to teaching office, room A4-30. You will need your GUID and GUID password in order to access the system.

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6.7 Lecture Recording Policy – Student Guidelines

Official University recordings

What will the University do?

At present, the lecture recording policy does not require that all lectures are recorded by

the University as standard. Instead University staffs are encouraged to make use of the

lecture recording technology available and in turn make the recordings accessible to

students.

The policy requires that if a lecture is to be recorded, the staff member must make students

aware of this fact at the beginning of the lecture. In addition, the staff member has the

discretion to pause recording at any time, or subsequently edit a lecture recording, for

example if sensitive material is being taught or if a student does not want their contribution

recorded.

Who can see the official recordings?

Lecture recordings made by the University will normally only be made available to students

enrolled on the relevant course although the University reserves the right to make them

more widely available if they wish.

What can I do with the official recordings?

Official recordings made by the University are for your own personal use and you should

under no circumstances distribute these except among class mates (see below). This

includes uploading them to social media sites, YouTube, Course Hero and other

unauthorised websites. Contravention of this policy could lead to the University taking

disciplinary action against you under the University Student Code of Conduct, or in the more

severe cases even take legal action against you.

What if I don’t want what I say to be recorded?

If you are informed that an official University recording will be made and you don’t wish to

be recorded you should notify the lecturer before the lecture begins and ask them to

pause/edit the recording as required.

Student recordings

When can I record a lecture?

If an official University recording of a lecture will not be available, students will normally be

permitted to make an audio recording for their own personal use. The staff member

delivering the lecture will have the final say on whether this is permitted but the policy

states that no request will be refused without good reason.

If you are unsure if an official recording will be available, or if you will be permitted to make

your own recording, you should contact the lecturer in advance of the lecture to check.

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Why am I likely to be refused permission to record a lecture?

There is not an exhaustive list of reasons but these might include:

The fact that an official University recording will be available

Where the lecture is likely to contain lots of spoken interaction between students,

some of whom may not be comfortable having their voices recorded

Where the lecture includes sensitive content

Where the lecture is being delivered by a visiting lecturer who is not bound by the

University’s policy

Will I be notified in advance if a lecture won’t be being recorded by the University?

Yes, via email or Moodle at the earliest opportunity.

What can I do with the recordings I make?

You should think of the audio recordings you make in the same way as lecture notes, these

can be shared with anyone on your course but you should not publish these online or you

could be in breach of the University’s Code of Student Conduct and potentially subject to

legal action.

The policy states that once the recording has served its purpose as a study aid it should be

erased.

Will this policy affect disabled students?

If you are currently registered with the Disability Service as a disabled student, and have

existing permission to record lectures, the policy will not affect your current arrangements.

It is hoped that the introduction of the policy will reduce the potential for identifying

students as disabled based solely on the fact that they are recording a lecture.

Read the lecture recording policy here: http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_359179_en.pdf

6.8 Keys & Access

Keys/fobs will only be issued after the completion of the ‘Door Access Form’ and the Safety

Induction form. Provision of keys is arranged by contacting keys@chem.gla.ac.uk or visiting

room A4-04.

Deposits for FOB KEYS and KEYS- Monies will only be returned when FOB KEYS/KEYS are

handed back before you permanently leave the department. You must inform

keys@chem.gla.ac.uk the week of your departure – do not expect monies to be paid on the

day you leave, you MUST give AT LEAST 24 HOURS notice for monies to be returned. NO

deposits will be paid at any other later date.

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If FOB KEYS/KEYS are not returned before you leave the Joseph Black Building – you will

forfeit your deposit money so, please make sure you return them before you leave.

FOB KEYS/KEYS must be returned on the dates YOU have given on your original form - unless

you have made another arrangement with this office. If no arrangement has been made and

the date has passed - your KEY ACCESS will be CANCELLED; this will block you from entry to

the building after hours.

6.9 Student Learning Development

Maximise your academic abilities!

Advisers in Student Learning Development (part of the Learning Enhancement and

Academic Development Service (LEADS)) will help you throughout your University career

with your academic skills. We work to enhance your learning experience and help you

achieve your full academic potential.

• All students are welcome at our classes and small group sessions • One-to-one consultations are available to discuss how to approach your studies • College-specific guidance is offered on essay writing, exam preparation,

dissertations and research • College-specific guidance is offered on essay writing, exam preparation,

dissertations and research • Dedicated International Writing Advisers for Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Taught students provide bespoke classes and one-to-one consultations • Dedicated classes and one-to-one consultations for postgraduate research students

from our Postgraduate (Research) Writing Adviser • Dedicated Royal Literary Fund Fellow Postgraduate Taught Writing Adviser provides

one-to-one consultations • Specialised guidance for mathematics and statistics courses.

Please find more information on http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/sls/

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APPENDIX 1

University of Glasgow: Postgraduate Courses 2017 – 2018

All postgraduate students are required to inform the Secretary of the Chemistry Graduate

School, of all courses (even the compulsory ones) which they intend to attend. This should

be done via Moodle by Friday 13 October 2017 stating the student’s name and matriculation

number by submitting electronic form under Course Registration. Failure to comply might

result in the partial or total loss of credits awarded for the postgraduate lecture courses in

that particular year. It is helpful if students mark on their list the courses which you wish to

attend but for which you do not necessarily need any assessment or credits.

For all of the courses listed below, details of the assessment procedures should be obtained

from the lecturers concerned.

Title Lecturer(s) Code Credits

Statistical Mechanics & Reaction Dynamics Dr Docherty p5m 1

Theoretical & Computational Chemistry Dr Senn p6m 1

Organic & Bioorganic Supramolecular Chemistry Prof Cooke S2-0 1

Chemistry of the f-block Dr Price i6m 1

Organometallics in Synthesis Dr France S1o 1

Retrosynthesis Dr Prunet 06m 1

Molecular Magnetism Prof Murrie S3i 1

Electrochemistry for a Sustainable Future Dr Symes S4i 1

Surface Structure & Spectroscopy Prof Kadodwala S5p 1

Dynamics of Molecular Clusters and Fluids Prof Wynne S6p 1

Synthetic Challenges Dr J Prunet/Dr Alistair Boyer P1 2

Practical Scientific Glassblowing for Chemists Mr J Liddell P3 1

Computational Chemistry for Synthetic Chemists Dr G Bucher P4 1

Timetable: Timetable for the above courses can be accessed on below link,

http://moodle2.gla.ac.uk/pluginfile.php/566467/mod_resource/content/3/Timetable.pdf

Room Allocation: Room Allocation for the courses can be found on below link,

http://moodle2.gla.ac.uk/pluginfile.php/566469/mod_resource/content/3/Chem%204%20r

ooms%2012.09.17.pdf

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Code: p5m

Title: Statistical Mechanics & Reaction Dynamics

Lecturer: Dr. Docherty

Aims:

To build upon existing knowledge of classical thermodynamics, spectroscopy and

quantum mechanics such that an understanding of the statistical behaviour of bulk

samples is developed. Quantitative methods for describing reaction dynamics and how

this relates to kinetics and transition states will also be described.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture block students will be able to:

1. Define the Boltzmann distribution through concepts such as instantaneous configurations and

employ the Boltzmann law for a system of particles.

2. Be able to derive, recall and apply the equations that define the molecular partition function

with respect to populations and internal energy.

3. Differentiate between the molecular and canonical partition functions and use them in

obtaining thermodynamic information (including some derivations).

4. Demonstrate how statistical thermodynamics can be applied to gain insight into a number of

physical, chemical, and biological processes.

5. Express, derive and apply quantitative theories for the dynamics of a reaction, including

collision theory, transition state theory, and potential energy surfaces.

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Code: p6m

Title: Theoretical & Computational Chemistry

Lecturer: Dr. Hans Senn

Aims:

To introduce basic elements of quantum chemistry and molecular electronic structure

theory, including computational aspects.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture block students will be able to:

1. Formulate the connection between classical ad quantum mechanics using the

correspondence principle.

2. Recall and apply the postulates of quantum mechanics.

3. Explain the properties of (electronic) wavefunctions. Describe the construction of Slater

determinants.

4. Recall and describe the molecular Schrödinger equation.

5. Describe and apply the variation principle for the ground state.

Outline:

Classical and quantum mechanics: From Newton to Hamilton to Schrödinger.

The Schrödinger equation. Motivation from classical wave equation; correspondence principle.

Properties of the wavefunction. Born interpretation.

Postulates of quantum mechanics.

Mathematical background: Operators, eigenvalue problems, Hermiticity, orthonormality.

The variation principle.

Wavefunctions for multielectron systems. Pauli principle and amtisymmetry; fermions and bosons. Slater determinants.

The molecular Schrödinger equation.

Separation of nuclear and electronic motion; Born–Oppenheimer approximation. Potential energy surfaces.

Self-consistent field method, Hartree–Fock theory.

Electron correlation. Approximate methods beyond Hartree–Fock.

Density-functional theory

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Code: S2-0

Title: Organic and Bioorganic Supramolecular Chemistry

Lecturer: Prof. Graeme Cooke

Aims:

To describe, illustrate and use the basic principles of supramolecular chemistry in

bioorganic and nanotechnological scenarios.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture block students will be able to:

1. Recall, illustrate and use the fundamental principles of non-covalent interactions.

2. Recall, illustrate and use the principles of molecular recognition and self-assembly.

3. Recall and illustrate how the principles of supramolecular chemistry can be used in the

development of enzyme models.

4. Recall and illustrate how the principles of supramolecular chemistry can be used to develop

self-replicating systems.

5. Recall and illustrate how the principles of supramolecular chemistry can be used in the

construction of molecular machines and devices.

6. Recall and illustrate how the principles of supramolecular chemistry can be used in the

construction of nanoparticles with biological applications.

7. Recall and illustrate how small molecules and polymers can be used in the construction of

bulk heterojunction and dye sensitized solar cells.

Outline:

Introduction to organic supramolecular chemistry;

Host-guest chemistry;

Self-assembly;

Biomimetic chemistry (e.g. enzyme models, molecular replication);

Biologically inspired molecular devices and machines;

Applications of nanoparticles in biology and medicine;

Molecules and polymers with photovoltaic applications.

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Code: i6m

Title: Chemistry of the f-block

Lecturer: Dr. Daniel Price

Aims:

The chemistry of the f-block elements is introduced. The course will examine both

chemical and physical properties of these elements and their compounds, with an

emphasis on the relationship between properties and underlying electronic structure.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture block students will be able to:

1. Recall of the names, symbol and position in the periodic table of f-block elements

2. Describe the shape and extent of 4f and 5f orbitals.

3. Explain the origin of the lanthanide contraction.

4. Describe coordination geometries of lanthanide and actinide ions.

5. Describe trends in redox chemistry in the f-block elements

6. Describe and explain the differences and similarities between the chemistry of the

lanthanides, the actinides and the d-block transition metal elements.

7. Understand the limitations of Russell-Saunders and j-j coupling schemes and the influence of

relativistic effects in describing the electronic structures of these elements.

8. Correlate electronic, magnetic and optical properties with the electronic structures of the 4f

elements.

9. Describe the uses of lanthanides and actinides in the nuclear industry.

10. To assess the likely decay mechanisms for given actinide isotopes.

11. Describe the basic chemistry of more stable actinides: Thorium to Americium.

Outline:

Occurrence, isolation and current applications of lanthanide elements;

The nature of f-orbitals, and the electronic structures of lanthanide atoms and ions;

The lanthanide contraction and coordination chemistry (including coordination numbers and stereochemistry);

Properties of the elements and binary compounds;

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Electronic properties of lanthanides, coupling schemes and electronic and magnetic materials;

Spectral properties of lanthanides, and optical materials

Occurrence and discovery (and synthesis) of the actinides;

Nuclear properties of actinides; isotope stability and decay mechanisms;

Lanthanides and actinides in the nuclear industry;

Reaction chemistry of actinides. Recommended Reading (in library): Inorganic Chemistry and Atkins, Overton, Rourke, Weller, Armstrong, OUP,

5th Edition, 2010. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, F A Cotton and G Wilkinson, John Wiley, 6th Edition.

Chemistry of the Elements, N N Greenwood and A Earnshaw, Pergamon, 2nd Edition.

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Code: s1o

Title:

Organometallics in Synthesis

Lecturer: Dr. David France

Aims:

To develop a mechanistic understanding of reactions of organic molecules with

transition metal complexes, and a working knowledge of transition metal-mediated

methods that are of particular importance to organic synthesis.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture block students will be able to:

1. Recognise and describe fundamental organometallic processes (e.g.

coordination/dissociation, oxidative addition/reductive elimination, insertion).

2. Predict the product of organometallic reactions based on fundamental principles.

3. Explain the mechanisms of transition metal-mediated reactions in organic chemistry.

4. Identify specific reaction conditions required for catalytic cycles to be efficient.

5. Design syntheses of target organic molecules that make use of transition metals.

Outline:

Fundamental organometallic processes, including catalytic cycles. Alkene metathesis

catalysts. Palladium catalysed reactions including C–C, C–N, and C–O bond formation and C–

H activation.

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Code: 06m

Title: Retrosynthesis

Lecturer: Dr. Joëlle Prunet

Aims:

To extend the ideas of retrosynthetic analysis and synthetic planning that were

introduced in previous courses to increasingly complex systems. To be able to recognise

retrons in complex molecules, and design syntheses to take advantage of them. To give

insight into the strategies of total synthesis, introduce guidelines for analysis of complex

target molecules in order to design a suitable synthetic route.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture block students will be able to:

1. Analyse a poly-functional organic target compound in terms of functional groups and their relative positions within the molecule.

2. Design multi-step syntheses of 1,n-difunctionalised compounds, including functional group interconversions based on previous knowledge of functional group chemistry.

3. Explain the meaning and usage of strategic bonds, synthons, and retrons. Recognise synthetic considerations such as selectivity, step-economy, and convergence.

4. Apply the stepwise disconnection approach for a range of compounds having different patterns of functionalisation to support selected strategic and tactical principles in retrosynthetic analysis of complex structures.

5. Interpret published synthetic routes in terms of retrosynthetic strategy, recognise the importance of reagent selection for common transformations and suggest reagents for such transformations in the context of such synthetic routes.

6. Integrate knowledge of strategies based on previous courses to devise synthetic routes to previously unseen organic compounds containing two or more functional groups, and interpret previously unseen published syntheses of such compounds.

Outline:

The role of Retrosynthetic Analysis in target-oriented synthesis. Synthons, Retrons, and Strategic Bonds.

The importance of yield, step-economy, and convergence in synthesis design.

Disconnections involving a heteroatom, retrosynthesis of amines, alcohols and alkenes.

Synthesis of 1,n-difunctionalised compounds by carbonyl chemistry.

Retrosynthesis involving the Diels-Alder reaction.

Rearrangements and Biomimetic Synthesis.

Literature examples illustrating the principles described above.

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Code: S3i

Title: Molecular Magnetism

Lecturer: Dr Mark Murrie (Mark.Murrie@glasgow.ac.uk)

Aims: To provide an overview of molecular magnetism, from the magnetic properties of

transition metal ions to those of transition metal complexes, and more complex

molecular systems such as single-molecule magnets.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture block students will be able to:

1. Summarise the magnetic properties of the first row transition metal single-ions and contrast with those of simple transition metal complexes.

2. Explain magnetic properties based upon molecular structure.

3. Predict the magnetic properties of large molecular systems.

4. Explain the origins of magnetic anisotropy and recall the properties of single-molecule magnets.

Outline:

Introduction to magnetic susceptibility: diamagnetism, paramagnetism and the Curie Law;

Single-ion magnetic properties: spin and orbital contributions;

Exchange interactions: dimers, superexchange and orbital overlap;

Spin clusters: exchange coupling and magnetostructural correlations;

Magnetic anisotropy: from single-ion anisotropy to single-molecule magnets;

Slow magnetic relaxation and quantum tunnelling in single-molecule magnets.

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Code: s4i

Title: Electrochemistry for a Sustainable Future

Lecturer: Dr. Mark Symes

Aims: This course will examine the applications of electrochemistry in a variety of contexts of

relevance to sustainable chemical processes. We shall investigate electrochemical methods

for water purification, metal extraction and energy (harvesting, storage and conversion).

Many of the examples shown are at the cutting edge of scientific and technological

research. The emphasis throughout the course will be on the interplay between

fundamental concepts and the materials required to perform the tasks of interest.

No previous knowledge of electrochemistry is assumed: all the concepts we will require to

describe the relevant systems will be explained during the course.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture block students will be able to:

Lecture 1: Introduction to Electrochemistry. After this lecture you should be familiar with the concepts

of electrochemical potential and basic electrochemical processes such as bulk electrolysis

and cyclic voltammetry.

Lecture 2: Fuel Cells. After this lecture you should be familiar with the concepts of the fuel cell and be

able to explain how fuel cells work and which material properties are desirable when

designing such devices.

Lecture 3: Electrolysis of Water. After this lecture you should understand why electrolytic production

of hydrogen from water is important and be able to compare different methods of

electrolysis and different materials for this purpose.

Lecture 4: Batteries. After this lecture you should be able to describe, explain and evaluate the

concepts behind and performance of a selection of battery technologies, including lead-acid

batteries, Li-ion batteries and redox flow batteries.

Lecture 5: Photo-electrochemistry. After this lecture you should understand what a photo-

electrochemical cell is and how it works in terms of its materials of construction, and be able

to assess the relative performance of different cells.

Lecture 6: Water Purification. After this lecture you should be able to explain the various

electrochemical methods of water purification and be able to give a reasoned account of

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their various merits and demerits.

Lecture 7: Metal Extraction. By the end of this lecture you should be able to explain the different

electrochemical strategies used to obtain metals from their ores and be able to assess these

in terms of their relative efficiency and environmental impact.

Lecture 8: Electrochemical Fuel Production. In this final lecture we will examine current research in the

direct synthesis of fuels using electrochemistry, looking in particular at the electrochemical

reduction of CO2. We will use the skills and knowledge acquired during the previous seven

lectures to assess the prospects for this avenue of research.

Suggested Reading:

1. Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications, 2nd Edition Allen J. Bard and Larry Faulkner (John Wiley and Sons, 2001).

2. Materials for a Sustainable Future, Trevor M. Letcher and Janet L. Scott (Eds.) (RSC Publishing, 2012).

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Code: S5p

Title: Surface Structure & Spectroscopy

Lecturer: Dr. Malcolm Kadodwala

Aims:

To serve as an introduction into surface science, to describe modern spectroscopic

techniques of surface analysis and how they can be applied to model systems.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture block students will be able to:

1. State why UHV techniques are necessary to study model systems.

2. Reproduce the nomenclature of surface structure and to explain concepts such as surface relaxation and reconstruction.

3. Recall low energy electron diffraction and how it can be applied in the determination of surface structure.

4. Describe adsorption at surfaces, and the importance of physisorption and chemisorption.

5. State why electron based spectroscopic techniques are employed in surface science and be familiar with those commonly used.

6. Explain the technique of temperature programmed desorption and its kinetics.

7. Describe vibrational spectroscopy at surfaces and state the associated selection rules.

Outline:

What is surface science?

Ultra high vacuum, single crystal surfaces, surface density.

Techniques generally, electron surface sensitivity. Electron spectroscopy

Energy distribution curves

Auger electron spectroscopy; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (chemical shifts, relaxation); UV photoelectron spectroscopy

General adsorption:

Physisorption; Chemisorption

Sticking probability

Langmuir and precursor state adsorption

Accommodation Thermal desorption spectroscopy:

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Kinetics of desorption Surface structure:

Nomenclature

2D Bravais lattices

Relaxation Low energy electron diffraction (LEED):

Electron diffraction

Ewald sphere construction; Reconstruction

Matrix notation Vibrations at surfaces:

RAIRS, HREELS, SERS, SFG

Selection rules

Vibrational relaxation

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Code: S6p

Title: Dynamics of molecular clusters and fluids

Lecturer: Prof. Klaas Wynne

Aims: To introduce a time-resolved picture of spectroscopy and the molecular world. Various kinds of common spectroscopy will be described in terms of correlations in time, while not so common time-resolved spectroscopies will be introduced. The motions of molecules – vibrations, tumbling, diffusion, and flowing of liquids – will be described as well as ideas related to crystallisation, jamming, supercooling, clustering, supersaturation, etc. Finally, it should become clear that the dynamics of molecules is intimately related to those of sand, paint, and car jams on the motorway.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture block students will be able to:

1. Give a formal description of time resolved dynamics and time-resolved spectroscopy 2. Describe dynamics in liquids: the types of motions, characteristic timescales,

viscosity, and diffusion 3. Describe jamming and glass formation: cooperativity, critical behaviour, jamming,

and relaxation. 4. Describe solutions: the effect of solute molecules (including proteins) on the

surrounding medium 5. Describe “weird” liquids: room temperature ionic liquids, liquids crystals, liquid

proteins, etc. 6. Describe crystal nucleation: supersaturation, etc. Outline:

1. Time-resolved dynamics: seeing the world as it was meant to be, in the time domain a. Basic correlation functions, oscillator b. Fourier transform basics (not much math) c. Damping: homogeneous vs. inhomogeneous

2. Time-resolved spectroscopies a. IR, Raman, fluorescence b. Ultrafast pump-probe spectroscopy, coherence

3. Dynamics in liquids a. “Simple” liquids b. Basic motions: vibrations, librations, cage rattling, diffusion c. Timescales d. Viscosity, Arrhenius behaviour e. Diffusion (Stokes-Einstein), rotation (Stokes-Einstein-Debye)

4. Jamming and glasses a. Cooperativity, molecular clusters, rattling b. Anomalous viscosity etc.

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c. Supercooling d. Vogel-Fulcher-Tamman, critical divergence e. Jamming: cars, sand piles, colloids f. VFT for jamming

g. -relaxation, -relaxation 5. Solutions

a. Viscosity: Jones-Dole b. Salt solutions, structure around ions c. VFT for solutions

6. Weird liquids a. Molten salts: RTILs, magnetic RTILs? Non-protic and protic ionic liquids b. Liquid crystals c. Liquid protein

7. Crystal nucleation a. Solutions, saturation b. Nucleation, kinetics, homogenous nucleation theory c. Critical density fluctuations enhancing crystal nucleation

Recommended Reading Material

Unless indicated otherwise in the Aims & ILO's for individual courses, the following essential

purchases will cover most of the material given in Level-4.

(a) ESSENTIAL PURCHASES. Level-4 Students will already have most of these books.

Molecular models, table molecular model kit such as Organic/Inorganic Orbit kit, Orbit

Molecular Building System, Cochranes of Oxford Ltd, Leafield, Oxford OX8 5NT.

Inorganic Chemistry, Atkins, Overton, Rourke, Weller Armstrong, OUP, 5th Edition,

2010

Spectroscopic Methods in Organic Chemistry, D H Williams and I Fleming, McGraw-

Hill, 5th Edition Revised.

Organic Chemistry 2nd Edition, J Clayden, N Greeves, S Warren and P Wothers, OUP

Physical Chemistry, Atkins OUP 8th Edition.

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Post Graduate Specific Courses

Course: P1

Title: Synthetic Challenges [7 contact hours, 2 credits]

Lecturers: Dr Joëlle Prunet, Dr Alistair Boyer

Aims: Development of skills in teamwork and organic synthesis design and

strategy

Objectives:

1. Work in a team to solve synthetic chemistry problems

2. Gain a wide knowledge of reactions used in organic synthesis

3. Appreciate the strategy of retrosynthesis and be able to apply the

principles to complex targets

4. Understand and apply modern tactics and strategies to design

relevant organic syntheses

5. Recognise problems of incompatible functionality and provide ways of

overcoming them in the context of target-oriented synthesis

6. Recognise the importance of stereochemical control and propose

methods to achieve good levels of stereocontrol

7. Work as a team to present chemistry to a large audience and respond

to any queries from the audience

8. Recognise and assess the contribution of team members

Outline: There will be four synthetic challenge sessions and an introductory

lecture.

Students will be assigned to teams of varying experience. Each team

will be assigned an unseen target molecule and will work together to

prepare a synthesis. Teams will either prepare a short presentation

(PowerPoint) detailing their proposed route or an overview document

(Word) of their strategy (2-3 pages). The presentations will be

delivered to the whole course where they will face questions from

students and assessors. The overview documents will be marked by

the assessors.

The presentations will form the basis of the assessment together with

assessment of each team by its members. Feedback will be given in

the lectures (presentations) or directly (overviews).

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Times: 1700 – 1900, Tuesdays

5th December, 6th February & 6th March

Carnegie Lecture Theatre

Registration: Register interest by email to:

Dr Joëlle Prunet (Joelle.Prunet@glasgow.ac.uk)

AND Dr Alistair Boyer (Alistair.Boyer@glasgow.ac.uk)

ALSO register on Moodle by submitting electronic form under Course

Registration.

Registration will be confirmed at an introductory lecture which will be announced at a later

date.

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Course: P3

Title: Practical Scientific Glassblowing for Chemists. Day course (This will take

place during the summer, Dates TBC)

Lecturer(s): Mr John Liddell (John.Liddell@glasgow.ac.uk)

Aims: To acquire basic skills in Scientific Glassblowing

To acquire an understanding of the nature of glass and its uses in the

laboratory and other fields of application.

To construct simple apparatus in glass, with the bench torch, hand torch

and glass lathe. This will demonstrate a working knowledge of basic

glassblowing techniques.

Content:

1. Cutting tubing, fire polishing sharp ends, blowing a bulb on the end and the middle of

tubing.

2. Straight joints and bends in tubing, pipette and stirring rods.

3. The use of thermal shock to separate tube on the bench and the lathe.

4. Repair of star cracks and the removal of seized stopcocks and sockets.

5. The cutting and grinding of glass with cold working methods.

Theory:

1. What is glass? Types of glass.

2. Stress in glass, annealing.

3. Uses of glass in the laboratory.

4. Health and safety, how to avoid cuts and burns, simple first aid, safety issues in working

with compressed oxygen and fuel gas.

Objectives: To acquire basic skills in scientific glassblowing and to safely construct and

repair simple glass apparatus.

Assessment: Make a tube incorporating a straight joint, bulb, and right angled bend on the

glassblowing bench.

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Course: P4 Title: Computational Chemistry for Synthetic Chemists

Lecturer(s): Dr G. Bucher (Goetz.Bucher@glasgow.ac.uk)

Aims: To be able to apply modern quantum chemical software packages like

Spartan or Gaussian in solving problems evolving in the everyday lab

work of a synthetic chemist.

Objectives:

1. State the basic principles of Hartree Fock theory and density functional theory.

2. Use Spartan to generate molecules “in silico”, optimise their geometries, and predict their

properties.

3. Use Spartan to calculate potential energy hypersurfaces and predict activation energies

and rate constants.

4. Use ChemCraft to generate input files for use in Gaussian09.

5. Use Gaussian09 to optimise molecular geometries, and predict the properties of

molecules.

6. Use Gaussian09 to calculate potential energy hypersurfaces and predict activation

energies and rate constants.

7. Use Gaussian09 to calculate solvent effects on the properties of molecules and on the

rate of chemical reactions.

8. Appreciate the limitations of density functional theory.

Outline: This hands-on course will give an overview about the application of modern

density functional theory in the prediction of geometries and properties of

organic molecules. The participants will learn how to handle modern

software packages like Spartan08. An introduction to the more complex

Gaussian09 will also be given.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2017 13:00-15:00, Room A5

Thursday, 30 Dec 2017 13:00-15:00, Room A5

Thursday, 07 Dec 2017 13:00-15:00, Room A5

Thursday, 14 Dec 2017 13:00-15:00, Room A5

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STRATHCLYDE POSTGRADUATE COURSES 2017 – 2018 Courses

Title Lecturer Code Credits Domain

Knowledge Exchange: Developing IP, Consultancy and Business Plans from Research Outcomes

Dr Matt Baker CH727 2 A

The “Antibiotic Apocalypse”What can Chemists Prof C Suckling CH729 2 A

Using Excel Formulae and Macros to Analyse Chemical Data

Professor P J Halling CH690 2

A

Process Rheology

Dr N E Hudson CH640 4 A

Research Led Undergraduate Experiment Design Dr P Allan/ Dr C Dodds

CH712 5 C

High Resolution NMR Spectroscopy for Small Molecules “Web-Based Course” Information and Link TBA

Dr J A Parkinson CH627 2 A

Computational Chemistry

Dr Tell Tuttle CH696 2 A

Carbene Chemistry: from short lived intermediates to air-stable crystalline materials

Dr Stuart Robertson CH706 2 A

Sustainable Labs

Dr Christine Davidson CH730 2 C

The Practice and Pitfalls of studying organic reaction mechanisms

Dr Marc Reid CH731 2 A

Green Chemistry

Dr Andrew Parrott CH732 2 A

Timetable:

Day Semester/ Week

Room

S1 Wk 24

S2 Wk 25

S2 Wk 26

S2 Wk 27

S2 Wk 28

S2 Wk 29

S2 Wk 30

S2 Wk 31

S2 Wk 32

Begins 9 16 23 30 06 13 20 27 06

Month Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar

Mon 11-12

Tue 11-12

Thur 9 -10

Thur 12-4

Additional Course Information: ** Introduction to the Web-based Course by Dr J A Parkinson

Process Rheology 16/05/17, 17/05/17, 18/05/17 from 10am – 4.30pm TG703

“STUDENTS SHOULD KEEP CHECKING NOTICE BOARDS, MYPLACE AND THE DEPARTMENT WEBSITE FOR FURTHER UPDATES”

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KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE: DEVELOPING IP, CONSULTANCY AND BUSINESS PLANS FROM RESEARCH OUTCOMES Lecturer: Dr Matthew J Baker and Mrs Debbie Stack

(Lectures delivered by expert guest lecturers) Code: CH727 Number of Lectures: 8 (2 Credits) Aim This programme will give you an introduction to Knowledge Exchange and aims to provide you with the knowledge in order to exploit the advances in your research into patents, new company formation, licensing and developing yourself to become a consultant. The culmination of this programme will be a Mini Develop Accelerator Programme where you will work in teams on proposed business plans to highlight the processes involved in developing a business case, identifying gaps in your business, evaluating risks and creating a business model. Lectures will be held on the dates below and will start at 12 noon. Refreshments will be provided but please book so we can obtain correct catering numbers. Content This course will introduce and explain the different areas of Knowledge Exchange with a focus on

What is Knowledge Exchange? (Dr John Liggat) 12-1pm

What is Intellectual Property? (Dr Christopher Mort) 12-1pm

How to develop your idea (what to do, where to go) (Dr C Breslin)

12-1pm

What is the impact of your research? (Tanya Kay & Fiona Deans)

12-1pm

How do you become a consultant and what is it? (Dr David Nash)

12-1pm

Starting a Spin-out / Start up (Prof. Bill Stimson) 12-1pm

Mini Develop Accelerator Programme 12-2pm

The view from Venture Capitalists (Epidarex) 12-1pm

Assessment Assessment will be based on attendance, involvement in a course and the outcome of the mini develop accelerator programme based upon a business idea

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THE 'ANTIBIOTIC APOCALYPSE' - WHAT CAN CHEMISTS DO ABOUT IT? Lecturer: Prof Colin Suckling Code CH729 Number of Lectures: 5 - 6 (2 Credits) Outline: Everyone, even politicians, agree that we need new antibiotics to combat resistant strains of infectious organism. Resistance is not a new problem; it has been around since the first antibiotics were introduced but the scale of the problem is now global and critical. Every infectious agent, bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, shows resistance to existing treatments. It's not a remote problem either; Scottish hospitals struggle to find successful treatments for some bacterial infections. As one of the primary sources of new medicines, chemistry and chemists can make a strong contribution to providing new and effective anti-infective medicines. This course will review the history of anti-infective drugs and resistance to them leading to more detailed discussions of modern efforts to obtain new antibiotics to treat the wide range of infectious diseases that afflict humans and animals. A basic knowledge of cell biology (DNA, protein biosynthesis etc.) at a general science level will be required and further relevant biology will be presented in the course. The chemical content will include compound design, molecular modelling, synthesis, and mechanism of action studies. Assessment: Probably by a short written assignment, depending upon the uptake of the class.

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USING EXCEL FORMULAE AND MACROS TO ANALYSE CHEMICAL DATA Lecturer: Professor Peter J Halling p.j.halling@strath.ac.uk Code: CH690 Number of Lectures: 6 (2 Credits) Aim Most researchers using quantitative chemical data will be familiar with using Excel to tabulate experimental results, draw graphs, and probably use simple formulae. But the software can also be used to make more complicated analyses of data, using the full power of formulae, simple macros written in the in-built Visual Basic language, and tools such as the Solver. By using these features it is possible to carry out many types of data analysis that would otherwise require transfer to more specialist software. More importantly, the Excel tools can be used to test out possible new ways of analysing the data that are not allowed for in available programs. Content This course will introduce these Excel methods and their uses (to the extent the lecturer is familiar with them!). After an initial introduction to some example cases, participants will create their own systems to analyse data of a type relevant to their own research, with guidance from the lecturer. Assessment Assessment will be based on the final systems produced. Every student will need the use of a computer during each session – those who have access to a laptop can use this, but we will make sure computers are available to other registered participants, perhaps by using a computer lab.

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PROCESS RHEOLOGY A short, intensive, postgraduate level course on Process Rheology will take place at the University of Strathclyde. Attendance for 2 credits and completion of an appropriate exercise a further 2 Credits. Contact Dr Hudson for further details (n.e.hudson@strath.ac.uk) Code: CH640 Venue: 15th, 16th and 17th May 2018 (10am-4.30pm)

TG703 Lectures These will cover - basic concepts of rheology and rheometry; viscosity and rheological concepts in industry; the molecular basis for flow; the rheological behaviour of non-Newtonian fluids in shear and extension; yield stress; the viscometric behaviour of suspensions and emulsions; on-line rheometry for monitoring & control; the application of laboratory data to the processing situation; the rheology of industrial processes such as pumping, mixing, extrusion, and flow in pipes. Assessment Full attendance on the course will gain 2 credits. In order to gain 4 Credits for the course, a marked assignment needs to be submitted by the end of August. I would like you to consider your research topic, and write an ~2500 word (~10 pages) essay on its possible connection with rheology. This could be, e.g., 1. A rheological audit on some aspect of it. This may be a flow situation whilst you are

synthesising a sample, or in the scale up to pilot or full scale production. 2. The use of rheology to characterise your samples, and in particular which parameters

you could then control in subsequent syntheses. 3. If neither suggests anything, come & see me! Aim A short, intensive, postgraduate level course on Process Rheology will take place at the University of Strathclyde. This will include the principles of Rheology, both in general and for specific fluids, and the molecular and structural parameters governing on Newtonian flow. In addition to measurement techniques both in the laboratory and in line, the application of the concepts to process plant design and to process fluids will be emphasised. The objectives of the course are to provide a thorough understanding of the mechanisms of flow encountered in processing non Newtonian fluids, the techniques available for characterising these fluids, and the consequences of fluid rheology in the design of process machinery and the performance of the final product. Practical methods in using rheological characterisation to model stages in processing will be demonstrated. Lectures These will cover:

Basic concepts of rheology and rheometry

Viscosity and rheological concepts in industry

The molecular basis for flow

The rheological behaviours of non-Newtonian fluids in shear and extension;

Yield stress

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The viscometric behaviour of Suspensions and Emulsions

The rheology of biological fluids and foods

On-line rheometry for monitoring and control

The application of laboratory data to the processing situation

The importance of rheology to the processing of polymers

The rheology of industrial processes such as pumping, mixing, extrusion and extruders, flow in pipes, drag reduction, coating and spraying

Booklist: (for consultation, not purchase) H A Barnes, J F Hutton and K Walters “An Introduction to Rheology”, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1989. J Ferguson and Z Kemblowski, “Applied Fluid Rheology”, Chapman & Hall, Andover, 1991. R W Whorlow, “Rheological Techniques”, Ellis Horwood, Chichester, 1992. J Goodwin and R W Hughes, “Rheology for Chemists – An Introduction”, Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge 2000. H A Barnes, “A Handbook of Elementary Rheology”, Institute of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, Aberystwyth, 2000.

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RESEARCH LED UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Lecturer: Dr Pamela Allan/Dr Christopher Dodds Code: CH712 Number of Lectures: Introductory session and self study (5 Credits) Aim This short course aims to give an understanding into the requirements and thought process that must be undertaken when designing an experiment for the 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate teaching laboratories. Some recent teaching trends and innovations in the area that have been recently published will be covered. Content An overview of the many important aspects of undergraduate teaching laboratory experiment design will be given. Aspects that will be discussed include: safety, cost, relevance to lecture material and time restrictions. The merits of introducing current research including both techniques and technology into the undergraduate laboratory environment will also be discussed.

Key Events Date Room Time

Lecture 1 R601 11:00 – 12:00

Lecture 2 R601 11:00 – 12:00

Lecture 3 R601 11:00 – 12:00

Lecture 4 & Assignment 4 R601 10:00 – 12:00

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HIGH RESOLUTION NMR SPECTROSCOPY FOR SMALL MOLECULES Lecturer: Dr. John A. Parkinson Code: CH627 Web-based Course: Information and Web link will be provided at the introduction session. Aim The course describes NMR methods that are used for determining structures of small molecules in solution. While the emphasis is placed on small organic molecule applications, the principles are transferable. This is a video-based course which includes some problem solving exercises and worked examples. Assessment A problem solving exercise set at the end of the set period for viewing the course material

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COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY Lecturer: Dr Tell Tuttle Code: CH705 Number of Lectures: See Below (2 Credits) Course Aims

1. Introduction to practical aspects of computational quantum chemistry. 2. Obtain a sense of what a “good” method is and what method should be applied to

what problem. 3. Obtain an “expert user” level of knowledge in building and running calculations with

Gaussian. 4. Know what types of properties can be calculated with Gaussian. 5. Demonstrate an understanding and provide a rationale for the computational costs

associated with different methods. 6. Be able to calculate a potential energy surface for a simple reaction. 7. Be able to visualize the Natural Bond Orbitals of a molecule. 8. Be able to calculate the IR/Raman spectrum of a molecule.

Course Structure 1. Course held on last three Wednesday’s of Semester 2 (Strathclyde – Undergraduate

Calendar: 06/04/16, 13/04/16, 20/04/16) from 1pm – 5pm in TG310 2. Postgrad-preview with Dr. Tuttle at 1pm. 3. Theory Lecture at 2pm. 4. Exercise Assessment – Undergraduate Instruction 3 – 5 pm. 5. You will be expected to practice the exercises in your own time before the 1pm

lecture on the Wednesday. Course Assessment Your assessment will be based on your ability to interact with and tutor 3rd year undergraduate students in the course material. Therefore, you must attend the practical exercises in the afternoon and be able to effectively assist undergraduates with the questions and challenges in carrying out the exercises. That is, you will need to have developed an ‘expert level’ user knowledge of the software…. Continued Further Reading

1. G. H. Grant, W. G. Richards Computational Chemistry, Oxford University Primers, Vol. 29, OUP, Oxford, 1995.

2. J. B. Foresman, A. Frisch Exploring Chemistry with Electronic Structure Methods, 2nd Edition, Gaussian Inc. Pittsburgh, 1996.

3. W. Koch, M. C. Holthausen A Chemist’s Guide to Density Functional Theory, 2nd Edition, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2002.

The remainder of the time allocated to this course will be in your own time where you will develop an experiment suitable for undergraduate teaching.

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CARBENE CHEMISTRY: from short lived intermediates to air-stable crystalline materials Lecturer: Dr Stuart D Robertson Code: CH706 Number of Lectures: 6 (2 Credits) Aim Divalent carbon containing molecules have been known as short lived species since the middle of the last century but it is only recently with the preparation of the first air stable crystalline carbene molecule that interest in these compounds has really taken off exponentially. Now, it is difficult to scan the literature without coming across a carbene based publication! This course will look at historical aspects of carbenes right through to the present day where these potent Lewis donors are finding use in diverse areas such as coordination chemistry, catalysis and synthesis. The different common types of carbenes, such as N-heterocyclic carbenes, cyclic alkyl amino carbenes and the recently discovered 'abnormal' carbenes will also be discussed. This course should appeal to both organic and inorganic postgraduates. Written assessment

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THE SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (PGCert RPD Domain C, 2 credits)† Staff: Dr Christine Davidson/Ms Alaine Martin/Dr Rabbab Oun Code: CH730 Activities: a: Lecture, directed reading, short assessment (1 credit) b: Lecture, baseline laboratory audit (1 credit) Aim This activity will give students a basic understanding of sustainability issues relating to chemistry laboratories and provide the opportunity for them to carry out an assessment of their own research environment and contribute suggestions on reducing harmful impacts and improving the safety and sustainability of research activities. Content and Assessment Part (a) Sustainability awareness (timing tbc but probably December 2017) Learning outcome: general appreciation of the potential environmental impact of chemistry labs Following an introductory lecture delivered by staff from Pure and Applied Chemistry and the Strathclyde Sustainability Team, students will undertake directed reading and then prepare a short report (max. 2 sides of A4) summarising the key factors to be considered when assessing the sustainability of a chemistry laboratory Part (b) Sustainability practice (timing tbc but probably March 2018) Learning outcome: ability to conduct a baseline sustainability audit of a laboratory* Following an introductory lecture delivered by staff from Pure and Applied Chemistry who have experience of assessing the environmental impact of laboratories, students (working either individually or in groups) will undertake a baseline sustainability audit of their own group’s research laboratory using the S-Lab Laboratory Environmental Assessment Framework and make some general recommendations on where there is scope for improvement. †It is expected that students will complete both parts of the class. However, exceptionally, partial credit may be awarded to those who complete part (a) but are unable to complete part (b) for good reason e.g. absence from the university etc. *PGR students undertaking theoretical chemistry projects will be offered an alternative e.g. the chance to audit their office environment.

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THE PRACTICE AND PITGFALLS OF STUDYING ORGANIC REACTION MECHANISMS

Staff: Dr Marc Reid Code: CH731 Number of Lectures: 6 (2 Credits) Description Aim: Mechanism matters. From small academic laboratories to industrial pilot plants, the study of reaction mechanisms is vital for controlling and predicting the outcome of a chemical process. In this class, we revisit concepts in kinetics introduced at undergraduate level, and consider how we can avoid the most common mistakes when trying to understand linear and catalytic reactions in more depth. Learning Outcomes:

1) Understand the concepts of reaction order, molecularity, and elementary steps. 2) Understand the difference between ‘Steady State’ and ‘Pre-equilibrium’

approximations. 3) Understand the importance of analysing reaction at different temperatures and the

mechanistic information this provides. 4) Understand the fundamentals of linear free energy relationships and their various

applications in mechanistic analyses (e.g. the Hammett relationship). 5) Understand the applications of isotopes in studying reaction 6) Understand the differences in studying linear versus catalytic reactions.

Assessment Written assignment based on unseen examples of mechanistic experiments

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GREEN CHEMISTRY Lecturer: Dr Andrew Parrott Code: CH732 Number of Lectures: 5 - 6 (2 Credits) Outline: How do we meet the needs of the increasing global population and not trash the planet in the process? How do we make more products whilst at the same time consuming fewer resources and generating less waste? We need to make chemicals in a different way! Green chemistry and chemical engineering is the design of chemicals and chemical processes that reduce waste, conserve energy, and replace hazardous substances - chemistry that is sustainable and benign by design. This class will cover the definition and principles of green chemistry and chemical engineering, and include topics such as alternative solvents, cleaner and safer reagents, renewable resources, catalysis, and reaction optimisation. Assessment: Short oral presentation (around 10 min) on a student-selected method, process, or reaction, discussing and evaluating it from a green chemistry perspective. Learning Outcomes: 1) Understand the definitions and principles of green chemistry. 2) Understand the difference between risk and hazard in the context of chemicals and

chemical processes. Understand the advantages of inherent safety versus engineered safety.

3) Understand that solvent selection is one of the main factors affecting the environmental impact of a chemical process.

4) Understand the use of catalysts as a key tool to increase the sustainability of reactions. 5) Understand the various metrics used to measure how green a reaction or process is. 6) Understand the importance of reaction optimisation, and some methods to search for

more optimised reactions.