- Course Code
- CM 1512
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr W Harrison
Pre-requisites
Pass in CM 1020 (Chemistry for the Life Sciences 1). Students with a pass in CM 1021 may be admitted with the permission of the course co-ordinator.
Co-requisites
As specified in the University Calendar for certain degree programs, otherwise none.
Notes
This course may not be taken with CM 1513.
Overview
This course focuses on key aspects of chemistry applicable to the life sciences. Topics covered:
- “What do we have?”: chemical analysis applied to the life sciences.
- Organic reaction mechanisms.
- Biomolecules: amino acids and proteins, sugars and carbohydrates.
- Energy, entropy and equilibrium.
Structure
2 one-hour lectures (times TBA) and 1 one-hour class workshop (time TBA) per week. Five fortnightly three-hour laboratory classes (times TBA).
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (50%), continuous assessment (30%) and lab work (20%).
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).
Feedback
Marks for lab experiment follow-up tests and MyAberdeen assignments available as soon as possible after the assessments. Informal discussion with students in lab sessions. All of the course team have "open door" policies for meeting students.