Chemistry

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr. Eva Krupp

Pre-requisites

x

Overview

The course consists of a series of ten individual 12-hour lectures in advanced topics of Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical and Environmental Chemistry

Structure

Assessment

Two 3-hour examinations (100%)

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr. Eva Krupp

Pre-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

The course is comprised of a series of tutorials and readings, and two group projects (materials and organic chemistry)

Structure

Assessment

Continuous (reports, oral presentation, lab work); Tutorials and readings (33%), group practicals (67%)

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr. Eva Krupp

Pre-requisites

x

Overview

The course comprises of a series of five 12-hour lecture courses and five workshops on advanced topics of Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical and Environmental Chemistry

Structure

Assessment

One 3-hour examinations for the lecture courses (50%), Continuous assessment and oral exam for lecture courses and workshops (50%)

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr. Eva Krupp

Pre-requisites

x

Overview

The students will attend tutorials about research ethics, how to assess the quality of papers and research proposals

Structure

Assessment

Continuous (Reports) (100%)

Credit Points

0

Course Coordinator

Dr. Eva Krupp

Pre-requisites

x

Overview

Final individual research project, continuation of the summer project 5902

Structure

Assessment

Report (50%) and viva (50%)

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr McPhee

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

x

Assessment

x

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor R F Howe

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

The course will begin with a brief review of the key chemical concepts relevant to renewable energy: energy and thermodynamics, reaction rates, structure and reactivity of different types of compounds and materials. Four major topics will then be dealt with: the chemistry of biomass, and the different conversion options available, photovoltaic cells for solar energy conversion, operation and materials chemistry of different types of fuel cells, and aspects of hydrogen generation and hydrogen storage.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures per week and 1 one-hour tutorial.

Assessment

1 two-hour examination (60%) and continuous assessment (40%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr E Krupp

Pre-requisites

N/A

Overview

- Phase diagrams
- Pipeline flow assurance (wax, resins, hydrates)
- Reservoir Chemistry (scale inhibitors)

Structure

3 one-hour lectures and 1 tutorial per week

Assessment

1 three-hour examination (75%), continuous assessment (25%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr E Krupp

Pre-requisites

N/A

Overview

- Cement chemistry (4 lectures)
- Oil well cements (4 lectures)
- Polymers (4 lectures)

Structure

3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1 three-hour examination (75%), continuous assessment (25%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr E Krupp

Pre-requisites

N/A

Overview

- Colloids
- Surface and interfacial chemistry
- Enhanced oil recovery

Structure

3 one-hour lectures plus 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1 three-hour examination (75%), continuous assessment (25%).

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr. Eva Krupp

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

The course consists of a series of ten individual 12-hour lectures in advanced topics of Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical and Environmental Chemistry.

Structure

Assessment

Two 3-hour examinations (100%).

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr. Eva Krupp

Pre-requisites

x

Overview

Individual Research Mini-Project : development of a research plan, learning the basics of the research techniques including one short experiment. Students will present a final talk after the Easter break, and prepare a concise project report.

Structure

Assessment

Report (50%) and oral presentation (50%)

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr. Eva Krupp

Pre-requisites

x

Overview

The course consists of a series of 2-hour workshops covering fundamental aspects of Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical and Environmental Chemistry. The workshops are intended to review fundamental topics and ideas in the context of the more advanced material studied

Structure

Assessment

Continuous, written homework (50%), oral examination (50%)

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Professor R F Howe

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Overview

The course will begin with a brief review of the key chemical concepts relevant to oil and gas production: energy and thermodynamics, reaction rates, structure and reactivity of different types of compounds and materials. This will be followed by a discussion of the chemical processes taking place in a modern refinery, the chemistry of natural gas utilisation and consideration of future options for natural gas utilisation. The role of chemistry in developing enhanced oil and gas recovery methods will be outlined, followed by consideration of some environmental aspects of oil and gas production, and the issue of carbon capture.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures per week and 1 one-hour tutorial.

Assessment

1 two-hour examination (60%) and continuous assessment (40%).

Credit Points

10

Course Coordinator

Dr E Krupp

Pre-requisites

N/A

Overview

- Analytical methods
- Speciation and mobility
- Toxicology

Structure

3 one-hour lectures plus 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1 three-hour examination (75%), continuous assessment (25%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr E Krupp

Pre-requisites

N/A

Overview

- Thermal analytical methods
- Principles of Chromatography
- Spectroscopic methods

Structure

3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1 three-hour examination (75%), continuous assessment (25%).

Credit Points

5

Course Coordinator

Dr E Krupp

Pre-requisites

N/A

Overview

A series of invited lectures from industrial experts (6 hours) - examinable.

Structure

4 one-hour presentations (weekly), 1 one-hour discussion following each presentation.

Assessment

1 two-hour examination (50%), continuous assessment (50%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr E Krupp

Pre-requisites

N/A

Overview

- Distillation thermodynamics
- Catalysis
- Environmental protection

Structure

3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1 three-hour examination (75%), continuous assessment (25%).

Credit Points

0

Course Coordinator

Dr. Eva Krupp

Pre-requisites

x

Overview

First stage of a research project in which the student will work in a different research area than the previous mini-project. The student will familiarize with the different research techniques and will review the scientific literature.

Structure

Assessment

Report (50%) and oral presentation (50%)

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr E Krupp

Pre-requisites

N/A

Overview

An industry-relevant research or industrial assignment project.

Structure

N/A

Assessment

Continuous assessment (100%).