UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Proposal Form for New or Revised Modules (MA1- version 5)
Approval information /Approval Type / New module Revised module
Discontinue module
Date of Introduction/Change / 01/10/2013
If new, does this module replace another? If so, enter module code and title:
If revised/discontinued, please outline the rationale for the changes: / Revisions to remove Polymer Chemistry MSc course (section 7, 11)
Confirmation that affected departments have been consulted:
Module Summary /
1. Module Code (if known) / CH404
2. Module Title / Synthetic Chemistry III (Macromolecular Chemistry)
3. Lead department: / Chemistry
4. Name of module leader / Prof Dave Haddleton
5. Level / UG: Level 4 (Certificate) Level 5 (Intermediate)
Level 6 (Honours)
PG: Level 7 (Masters) Level 8 (Doctoral)
See Guidance Notes for relationship to years of study
6. Credit value(s) (CATS) / 15 CATS
7. Principal Module Aims / AIMS
To module is designed to develop student awareness of current problems and directions in the forefront of Macromolecular chemistry and aspects of how Macromolecules are involved in Supramolecular assembly and aggregation. Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate critically selected current research in this area. The course is designed to allow students to be original in the application of their knowledge to the solution of, research-based problems
This will be achieved by a range of teaching methods including directed reading and set exercises. Students will be expected to undertake a significant amount of student centered learning around the subject which will be directed appropriately during the 10 academic contact hours with the whole class.
An additional contact hour a week will be set aside (as bookable) so that students who have concerns with directed reading and student centred learning can discuss their problems with an academic on a one to one or group basis.
Depending on the level and importance of contemporary research evident at the time, and also on the particular research interests of staff members, two or more of the following areas will be addressed; new controlled polymer synthetic methods, heterogeneous polymerisation chemistry and supramolecular assembly of polymers.
Students will be expected to demonstrate their abilities by critical evaluation of recent published material in one of the areas of study. This will be achieved the submission of a written report. Students will also undertake a written examination, which will test both their critical thinking around the subject as well as their ability to apply their knowledge to original problems.
8. Contact Hours (summary) / 2 hrs per week (20 hrs in total)
9. Assessment methods (summary) / 80% Examination
20% 2500 Words Written Work
Module Context /
10. Please list all departments involved in the teaching of this module. If taught by more than one department, please indicate percentage split.
Chemistry
11. Availability of module
Degree Code / Title / Study Year / C/OC/
A/B/C / Credits
F105 / Chemistry MChem / 4 / A / 15 CATS
F106 / Chemistry MChem with Professional Experience / 4 / A / 15 CATS
F107 / Chemistry MChem with Intercalated Year / 5 / A / 15 CATS
F108 / Chemistry MChem with Industrial Training / 4 / A / 15 CATS
F125 / Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem / 4 / A / 15 CATS
F126 / Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem with Professional Experience / 4 / A / 15 CATS
F127 / Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem with Intercalated Year / 5 / A / 15 CATS
F128 / Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem with Industrial Training / 4 / A / 15 CATS
FC11 / Chemical Biology MChem / 4 / A / 15 CATS
F1C1 / Chemical Biology MChem with Intercalated Year / 5 / A / 15 CATS
Visiting Students / 15 CATS
12. Minimum number of registered students required for module to run
10
13. Pre- and Post-Requisite Modules
None
Module Content and Teaching /
14. Teaching and Learning Activities
Lectures / 10
Seminars / 10 (bookable contact hours)
Tutorials
Laboratory sessions
Total contact hours / 20
Module duration (weeks) / 10
Other activity
(please describe): e.g. distance-learning, intensive weekend teaching etc. / Self Study 130 hours
15. Assessment Method (Standard)
Type of assessment / Length / % weighting
Examinations / 1.5 Hours / 80%
Assessed essays/coursework / 2500 Words / 20%
Other formal assessment
15a. Final chronological assessment (please see guidance) / Examination
16. Methods for providing feedback on assessment.
Marks for Examination to be provided via Personal Tutor. Assessed work feedback summative and formation provided on marksheets returned to the students.
17. Outline Syllabus
By definition this module will focus on VERY RECENT research in the areas of study. The specific examples used may differ on a year to year basis.
Syllabus
A compulsory set of 10 classes will be used to discuss material in two of the following areas.
New controlled polymer synthetic methods (5 contact hours)
a) Adaptation of living polymerisation for advanced applications
b) Responsive polymers (thermal, pH, etc)
c) Post-polymerisation modification
d) Polymers in therapeutics
e) Classic case studies
Degradable and Sustainable Polymers (5 contact hours)
a) Polymers from renewable resources
b) Functional degradable polymers by ring-opening polymerization
c) Degradable polymers in tissue engineering
d) Classic case studies
Polymer Architectures (5 contact hours)
a) Star-shaped and hyperbranched polymers
b) Graft or comb-shaped polymers
c) Dendrimers
d) Classic case studies
Supramolecular Assembly of Polymers (5 Contact hours)
a) Methods for poly(peptide) synthesis
b) Secondary and tertiary structure of poly(peptide)s
c) Biologically-inspired self-assembly of macromolecules
d) Classic case studies
These classes will involve introductory ‘lecture’/seminars, and problem classes
An additional contact hour a week will be set aside (as bookable) so that students who have concerns with directed reading and student centered learning can discuss their problems with an academic on a one to one or group basis.
18. Illustrative Bibliography
Because this is a research module, much of the recommended and essential reading will be recently published research articles and thus may change over the years.
However, essential texts and primary material that will be required for directed reading:
Macromolecular
Chemical Reviews December 2001, 101(issue 12)
Polymer Synthesis P Rempp and E W Merrill, Huthig & Wepf
Polymer Chemistry G Odian
Polymer Chemistry Himenz
19. Learning outcomes
Successful completion of the module leads to the learning outcomes. The learning outcomes identify the knowledge, skills and attributes developed by the module.
Learning Outcomes should be presented in the format ”By the end of the module students should be able to...” using the table at the end of the module approval form:
Resources /
20. List any additional requirements and indicate the outcome of any discussions about these.
Approval /
21. Module leader’s signature / Prof Dave Haddleton
22. Date of approval / 25th March 2013
23. Name of Approving Committee (include minute reference if applicable) / Learning and Teaching Committee
24. Chair of Committee’s signature / Dr Andrew Clark
25. Head of Department(s) Signature / Prof Mike Shipman
Examination Information /
A1. Name of examiner (if different from module leader)
A2. Indicate all available methods of assessment in the table below
% Examined / % Assessed by other methods / Length of examination paper
80% / 20% Written Work / 1.5 hours
A3. Will this module be examined together with any other module (sectioned paper)? If so, please give details below.
CH403X Section A CH403 Synthetic Chemistry II (Metallo-organic)
Section B CH404 Synthetic Chemistry III (Macromolecular Chemistry)
A4. How many papers will the module be examined by? / 1 paper 2 papers
A5. When would you wish the exam take place (e.g. Jan, April, Summer)? / April
A6. Is reading time required? / Yes No
A7. Please specify any special exam timetable arrangements.
A8. Stationery requirements
No. of Answer books? / 1
Graph paper? / 1
Calculator? / 1
Any other special stationery requirements (e.g. Data books, tables etc)?
A9. Type of examination paper
Seen? / Yes No
Open Book? / Yes No
Restricted? / Yes No
If restricted, please provide a list of permitted texts:
LEARNING OUTCOMES /
(By the end of the module the student should be able to....) / Which teaching and learning methods enable students to achieve this learning outcome?
(reference activities in section 15) / Which summative assessment method(s) will measure the achievement of this learning outcome?
(reference activities in section 16) /
Understand and be aware of current research and problems in the areas of polymer synthetic methods and supramolecular assembly of polymers. / Directed student centred learning, seminars, directed reading, problems classes, set exercises, academic office hours / Examination, Written Report
Use their knowledge to critically evaluate recent research work in any of the areas of study
To be able to disseminate that knowledge by the preparation of a CONCISE written report. ( A concise report will test the students ability for communicating/abstracting only the MOST relevant material) / Directed student centred learning, seminars, directed reading, problems classes, set exercises, academic office hours
Written report. / Examination, Written Report
Show originality in application of their knowledge to solving problems in the three areas of study / Student directed learning, seminars, directed reading, problems classes, set exercises, academic office hours / Examination
Use IT to prepare a Written Presentation / Seminars, academic office hours / Written Report