University of Glasgow Chemistry Graduate School

Part of the WestCHEM Research School

Post-Graduate Handbook 2015/2016

Head of Chemistry Graduate School:

Prof Richard Hartley

Head of the School of Chemistry: Prof Stephen Clark

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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, emphasising 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 also part of the College of Science and Engineering Graduate School.

The Head of the Graduate School in Chemistry is Prof Richard Hartley (Richard.Hartley@Glasgow.ac.uk) and each of you will be associated with one of the Research Groupings/Section Heads:

Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry - Prof Rob Liskamp

Nanoscience & Materials Chemistry - Prof Graeme Cooke

Dynamics & Structure - Prof Klaas Wynne

Complex Chemistry - Prof Lee Cronin

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 J. Stephen Clark

Head of School, School of Chemistry

Room C4-04, Stephen.Clark@Glasgow.gla.ac.uk

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CONTENTS 1.0 University of Glasgow & College Postgraduate Code of Practice

1.1 Introduction to the Code of Practice 1.2 College Postgraduate Code of Practice 1.3 Contacts at the College of Science and Engineering Graduate School

2.0 School of Chemistry’s Postgraduate Research Training Programme

2.1 Formal Requirements (i)-(ii) Safety in the School of Chemistry (iii) Data management and lab notebook (iv) College of Science & Engineering Graduate School courses (v) Practical Experience Courses (vi) Postgraduate Lecture Courses (vii) School/WestCHEM Colloquia (viii) Postgraduate Seminars (ix) Research Reports (x) End of year oral examination

2.2 Reporting & monitoring timetable 2.3 Submission of Thesis and Final Oral Examination

3.0 Demonstrating to Undergraduates

3.1 University Graduate Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator Training 3.2 Demonstrator Training in the School of Chemistry

4.0 International Students

4.1 Tier 4 Visas 4.2 Support for International Students

5.0 Health and Well-being 6.0 Compulsory Introductory Meetings

6.1 Chemistry Graduate School 6.2 Graduate School: Science and Engineering 6.3 Postgraduate Safety Training Programme 6.4 Fire Safety Talk 6.5 Chemistry Demonstrator’s Training 6.6 Agresso Training

Appendix 1: School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow: Postgraduate Courses Appendix 2: Courses at the University of Strathclyde

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1.1 Introduction to the Code of Practice

The University of Glasgow recognizes 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 interpreted more specifically for students of the College of Science and Engineering in our College Code of Practice: http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_365492_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, telephone number: 330-4338) The College offices are located: 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/email).

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 co-ordinating the training programme and

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

course progression. The Head of the Graduate School in Chemistry is Prof Richard Hartley (Richard.Hartley@Glasgow.ac.uk) and Section Heads are: Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry - Prof Rob Liskamp Nanoscience & Materials Chemistry - Prof Graeme Cooke Dynamics & Structure - Prof Klaas Wynne Complex Chemistry - Prof Lee Cronin Catalysis - Prof David Lennon Useful documents for postgraduate students and their supervisors can be found at: http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/chemistry/studentstaff/postgraduateresearchinformation/

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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. As part of their formal training, all postgraduate research students in the School are also required to: (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 for the course are given here: http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/radiationprotection/radiationprotectioncourse/ 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.] 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.

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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/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 you 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. • 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 A half-day programme “Introduction to Postgraduate Research in the PSGS” will be held on Friday 2nd October 2015, which is compulsory for 1st year students. 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. More details of these will be provided at the meeting on 2nd October. All postgraduates should frequently check the following website for updates: http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/scienceengineering/graduateschool/postgraduateresearchstudy/docotralresearchtraining/

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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.

(vi) Postgraduate Lecture Courses

During the first 2 years, all students must obtain a total of at least 4 School of Chemistry credits (See 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. Courses at the University of Strathclyde may also be taken to achieve School of Chemistry credits (see Appendix 2). 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 (including those open to undergraduate MSci students) should be chosen from those detailed in the appendix. Students wishing to undertake courses with Computing Services, or postgraduate lecture courses outside the school, either in other Schools within the University or at the University of Strathclyde, may do so with the approval of the appropriate Head of Section. In exceptional circumstances a BSc option course (8 lectures - 1 credit) or an Environmental Chemistry Honours Module (15 lectures - 2 credits) may be taken with the approval of the Head of Section. 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 either electronically via e-mail (pg-enquiries@chem.gla.ac.uk) or in writing by Friday 30th October 2015 stating the student’s name and matriculation number, course title, lecturer and course code (written lists must also include the student’s e-mail address). 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.

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(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 plus 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. (viiii) 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 her/his own research, which is 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.

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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 2016 (if your start date is September-December), and a copy by email to pg-enquiries@chem.gla.ac.uk 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 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

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(x) End of year oral examinations All 1st and 2nd year postgraduate students will have an oral examination conducted by the second supervisor and Head of Section (or proxy if the Head of Section is one of the supervisors), which is called the Progression Viva. The supervisor will not be present. This Progression Viva will be based on: (a) Research Report; (b) Annual Progression Review Form; (c) Training Needs Analysis Form; (d) postgraduate courses attended; (e) material from seminars and School colloquia; (f) general scientific background and context of the research. Laboratory notebooks 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. Currently, 3rd Year students do not have an oral exam, but are required to discuss discuss their progress with their second supervisor within 2 months of submitting their report. The discussion should be based on (a) Research Report; (b) Annual Progression Review Form; (c) Training Needs Analysis Form.

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 + one other academic. 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 + one other academic. To be complete by *30th June*. June-August Formal Progression through Supervisor/Student reports. Approval by Head of Section/Graduate School.

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Year Three: 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.

2.3 Submission of Thesis and Final Oral Examination All students must submit their theses within four years of starting their PhD. All the regulations governing this process and the appropriate forms can be found at: http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/scienceengineering/graduateschool/postgraduateresearchstudy/submitthesis/ If you have not submitted your thesis by the time your funding period ceases, then you must submit a Thesis Pending Report and a fee (currently £240) is payable so that the Graduate School can update your status, and you continue to be a student. If you submit within 6 months of the report, then 50% of the fee will be refunded. Thesis pending status 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. When you are within three months of submitting your thesis, you must submit an Intention to submit form so that your external examiner can be appointed. General guidelines on the layout of a thesis are provided at http://theses.gla.ac.uk/format.html#layout Your supervisor can provide guidance on how to interpret these guidelines in a way appropriate to the type of work that you have done. The final PhD oral examination will be carried out by a nominated external examiner together with an internal examiner, who is not the student's supervisor. A convener will also be present. Your supervisor will not 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

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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. 3.0 Demonstrating to undergraduates 2015/2016 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 2015-16

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/taughtcourses/graduateteachingassistantsstatutorytraining/sessioninformationandbooking/

If you and the GTAs have any enquiry about the training, please contact my colleague Miss Lesley Duncan by emails: Lesley.Duncan@glasgow.ac.uk 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 postgraduates have to attend the Chemistry Demonstrators’ Training, which will take place on Thursday 8th October, 10.00-12.00pm in the Conference Room, A4-41a. This is a specialised session in collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Service (TLS), and will be run by Dr Beth Paschke.

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You MUST attend the demonstrators training. Once you have completed the training programme you need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work. This can be done every day except Wednesday between 10-12noon in Room A4-04. This information will then be sent to HR who will provide you with a contract. If you require a National Insurance number you should contact the Job Centre Plus in Partick (0141 337 7173). Professor Bob Hill 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. Once you have received your contract and been allocated an amount of hours you will be able to demonstrate and submit a claim form for your hours. Claim forms are available at http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/chemistry/studentstaff/adminresources/ Signed claim forms should be submitted to pg-enquiries@chem.gla.ac.uk at least 4 working days before the payroll deadline. Cotton lab coats which must be worn when demonstrating are provided by the School. These are of a brightly coloured material to ensure you are visible during the labs and you should contact Stores who will be happy to provide you with one. Any lab coats required as part of your research activity are also 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 2 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/ There is a language cafe for people who would like to improve their English and make friends http://www.glasgowstudent.net/volunteer/campus/conversational-english/

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5.0 Health and Well-being

Your health and well-being are important to us in the School of Chemistry. There are also activities outside the laboratory that can benefit health, and services that offer support. Some of these are listed below. There are many sports at the University (http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/sport/), and there is a gym and swimming pool: http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/sport/facilities/#/stevensonbuildingfacilities The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club is a social and study hub for postgraduate students and staff of the University of Glasgow: http://www.gilchristpgclub.org/ There are many societies with which you can be involved at the University. Among these is the chemistry society, which is called the Alchemists: http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/alchemist/services.html There are also services to support your health and well-being and these can be found at http://www.gla.ac.uk/students/wellbeing/ GP and health services are located in the Frazer building. Sign up now at the Barclay medical center: http://www.universitybarclay.com/ Disability services are at 65 Southpark 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/ SRC have a student advice center 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 Remember: if there is a problem, then talk to your supervisor or if that is not suitable, to one of the others responsible for you (see page 5)

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6.0 Compulsory Introductory Meetings 6.1 Chemistry Graduate School Introductory Meeting – Prof Richard Hartley THURSDAY 1st OCTOBER 2015 JOSEPH BLACK BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM A4-41a (Compulsory for all students) 10.00: Introduction and Welcome to the College and Introductory Training

Programme – Prof Richard Hartley 11.00: IT – Mr Stuart Mackay 11.15: Dr Claire Wilson, Dr David Adam & Mr Jim Tweedie Introduction to X-ray facilities and Spectroscopy Seminar

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6.2 Graduate School: Science and Engineering - Induction Schedule 2015 Friday 2nd October, John MacIntyre Building, Room 201 11.15 The Graduate School Welcome Professor Susan Waldron, Dean of Graduate Studies 11.25 PhD Study and How to Succeed Professor Susan Waldron

PhD student TBC 12.05 Some Facts and Other Useful

Info Heather Lambie

12.15 Doctoral Researcher Training Elizabeth Adams 12.35 Lunch & Information Stalls Event

Student Services Ask our Students/Meet your Reps Training Graduate School Careers SRC The GIST/Pint of Science

The Atrium, Wolfson Medical Building

14.15 Library Support Roma Thomson 14.25 The Importance of Public

Engagement Jamie Gallagher, Public Engagement Officer

14.40 PhD Study ++ Stephanie Turnbull on Pint of Science Lorna Christie on Parliamentary Office for Science and Technology internship

15.30 Student Representative Council VP Education, SRC 15.40 Research Treasure Hunt Student Team Leaders 17.00- late

Drinks Reception (optional) & Treasure Hunt Prize Giving

Hillhead Bookclub, Vinicombe Street

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1 – John MacIntyre Building 2 – The Graduate School (Boyd Orr Building) 3 – Wolfson Atrium (lunch venue)

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6.3 Postgraduate Safety Training Programme Mr Graham Tobasnick (Graham.Tobasnick@glagsow.ac.uk) Lectures: Monday, 5th October 2015 at 11.00am-12.00noon

Conference Room, A4-41a, Joseph Black Building Examination: Wednesday, 7th October 2015, 11.00am-13.00pm

Conference Room, A4-41a, Joseph Black Building

6.4 Fire Safety Talk Mr Jim Tweedie (Jim.Tweedie@glasgow.ac.uk) Talk: Monday 5th October 2015 at 12 noon

Conference Room, A4-41a, Joseph Black Building 6.5 Chemistry Demonstrators’ Training Thursday 8th October 2015, 10.00-12.00pm Conference Room, A4-41a, Joseph Black Building If you are unable to attend the Chemistry Demonstrators’ Training, please contact Dr Paschke (Beth.Paschke@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 latest training dates for Chemistry PG students are: Wednesday 18th November 2015, 10.00 – 12.00 hrs Wednesday 25th November 2015, 10.00 – 12.00 hrs These courses will take place in the Jura Training Room, 4th Floor, Library Building. Please contact pg-enquiries@chem.gla.ac.uk to confirm your chosen date.

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Please note that you will not be able to access Agresso or place orders without have a staff ID. To obtain this you MUST register as an Demonstrator. Also you cannot just turn up. Please register for your chosen course by emailing pg-enquiries@chem.gla.ac.uk with your preferred date.

Further information on ordering goods and other financial information is provided in the short information leaflet you will also have received.

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APPENDIX 1 School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow: Postgraduate Courses All postgraduate students are required to inform pg-enquiries@chem.gla.ac.uk of all courses (including the compulsory ones) which they intend to attend. This should be done electronically via e-mail (pg-enquiries@chem.gla.ac.uk). Failure to comply might result in the partial or total loss of credits awarded for the postgraduate lecture courses in that particular year. For all of the courses listed below, details of the assessment procedures should be obtained from the lecturers concerned. All courses are worth 1 credit unless stated otherwise. Title Lecturer(s) Code Molecular Magnetism Dr M Murrie S3 Advanced Bioinorganic Prof L Cronin S4 Surface Chemistry Dr D Lennon H6 Inorganic Materials Design Prof D Gregory C4 Physical Organic Chemistry Dr G Bucher C7 Biopolymer chemistry and synthesis Prof Rob Liskamp M3 Synthetic Challenges A Dr J Prunet P1 Practical Scientific Glassblowing for Chemists Mr J Liddell P3 Computational Chemistry for Synthetic Chemists. Dr G Bucher P4 The intended learning outcomes of courses that can be taken by postgraduate students are listed on the following pages. The final year undergraduate timetable will be given to you at the first meeting (1st October) and contains courses labelled S, H, C and M. The times of the courses labelled P, appear on page 29. There are also courses at the University of Strathclyde and these can be found in appendix 2

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Code: S3 Title: Molecular Magnetism Lecturer(s): Dr Mark Murrie 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.

Objectives: 1. Understand the magnetic properties of single-ions and simple

transition metal complexes. 2. To appreciate how it is possible to predict magnetic properties

based upon molecular structure. 3. Show how it is possible to describe the magnetic properties of large

molecular systems. 4. Explain the origins of magnetic anisotropy and 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: S4 Title: Advanced Bioinorganic Lecturer(s): Prof Lee Cronin Aims: To describe the workings of the cell from an inorganic perspective,

explain the role of inorganic chemistry in bio-nanotechnology and to examine the idea of both natural and artificial biomaterials.

Intended Learning Outcomes: By the end of this lecture block students will be able to: 1. Describe the cell from an inorganic perspective - to explore how

cells regulate ion transfer, use metal ions as co-factors in metallo-proteins/enzymes which affect substrate transfer and catalysis.

2. Describe the process of biomineralisation and how nature regulates this process to build natural materials.

3. Explain and apply the concept of an artificial biomaterial or biocompatible material.

4. Recall how inorganic clusters and quantum dots can be used to label cells and detect / sense processes occurring within the cell and in the extra-cellular matrix.

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Code: H6 Title: Surface Chemistry Lecturer: Dr. David Lennon Aims:

To recognise fundamental concepts of heterogeneous catalysis through the study of the chemistry and kinetics of reactions occurring at the catalyst surface. Particular emphasis will be given to the importance of mechanism and the identification of the adsorption complexes active in the catalytic sequence.

Intended Learning Outcomes By the end of this lecture block students will be able to: 1. Recognize the significance of economic and industrial factors on modern

heterogeneous catalysis.

2. State the connections and constraints on chemisorption and catalysis by metals.

3. Derive and develop Langmuir-Hinshelwood kinetic expressions for simple hydrogenation reactions.

4. State the importance of a multi-technique approach for the elucidation of reaction mechanisms.

5. Recall the Horiuti-Polanyi mechanism for the gas phase hydrogenation of alkenes and to establish the link between reaction kinetics and reaction mechanism.

6. Recognise how spectroscopic techniques and isotopic substitution strategies can be applied to investigate catalytic systems.

7. Use the framework of the Langmuir adsorption isotherm for competitive adsorption to understand the concept of catalyst poisoning.

8. Develop kinetic concepts to define mass transport issues in liquid phase hydrogenation reactions.

Outline: • Reaction mechanisms active at the gas-solid interface; • Application of reaction kinetics to assist in the determination of reaction

mechanisms in industrially relevant reactions; • Liquid phase hydrogenation reactions; • Structure/Activity relationships

8 lecture course + 1 tutorial session. Background reading P. Atkins and J. de Paula, Atkins’s Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 9th Edition (2010) ISBN: 978-0-19-954337-3.

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Code: C4 Title: Inorganic Materials Design Lecturer(s): Prof Duncan Gregory Aims: To provide an introduction and insight into some of the topics at

the forefront of contemporary inorganic solid state and materials chemistry research. The focus of the course is on the link between synthesis, structure and properties and the underpinning concept of materials design. Examples from various areas will illustrate how the concept can lead to both new and improved materials from all parts of the periodic table.

Intended Learning Outcomes

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

1. Describe the structures of important binary and ternary oxides and non-oxides

2. Explain the principles of synthesis in the solid state and evaluate the applicability of various synthesis routes to inorganic solids.

3. Identify some of the important physical properties in solid state materials and how these properties are interconnected with structure and bonding.

4. Show how structure within key materials families, such as Perovskites, relate to properties such as ferroelectricity and colossal magnetoresistance.

5. Explain the basic functionality of fast ionic conducting materials and their application as electrodes in rechargeable batteries.

6. Describe the effects of size and morphology on materials functionality and assess how these effects impact on the structures and properties of inorganic nanomaterials.

Outline:

• The major binary and ternary structure types and how to describe them; • Principles of high temperature solid state synthesis; • Synthesis design and special synthesis methods; • Structure-property relationships and simple electronic structure

approaches; • The synthetic, crystal and materials chemistry of Perovskites; • Perovskite materials as a basis for ferroelectrics and advanced magnetic

materials; • Fast Li+ ion conductors and intercalation materials in lithium batteries; • Inorganic nanoparticles, nanotubes and nanowires; synthesis, structures and

properties of chalcogenides and other nanomaterials.

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Code: C7 Title: Physical Organic Chemistry Lecturer: Dr. Goetz Bucher Aims:

To gain knowledge of fundamental concepts and the physical basis and application of modern spectroscopic and mass spectrometric methods in physical organic chemistry.

Intended Learning Outcomes By the end of this lecture block students will be able to: 1. State how chemical reactions can be described using potential energy

hypersurfaces and identify minima, transition states, caldera regions, and valley-ridge-inflection points.

2. State how linear free energy relationships can be used to quantify kinetic substituent effects in chemical reactions.

3. State the physical foundations of quantum mechanical tunnelling and when it is of relevance in chemical reactions.

4. State how matrix isolation spectroscopy can be used to elucidate the nature and identity of highly reactive, unstable molecules.

5. State how laser flash photolysis can be employed to characterize highly reactive intermediates and electronically excited states.

6. State the physical basis of EPR spectroscopy and use EPR spectra in the structural characterization of organic free radicals and biradicals.

7. State how modern mass spectrometric methods can be used to characterise “naked”, highly reactive intermediates in the gas phase.

Outline: This course will give an overview about important concepts and spectroscopic and mass spectrometric methods frequently employed in physical organic chemistry. The course is concept- and method-focused, but an overview about different types of reactive intermediates will also be given.

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Code: M3 Title: Biopolymer chemistry and synthesis Lecturer(s): Prof Rob. Liskamp Aims: To introduce the three classes of biopolymers, nucleic acids,

peptides/proteins and carbohydrates, discuss their properties, chemistry and approaches for synthesis. There will be main emphasis on peptides

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

1. Recall, summarise and explain the structure of nucleic acids, peptide/proteins and carbohydrates.

2. Derive, explain and predict the physical and chemical properties of these biopolymers from the presence of their characteristic functional groups.

3. Recall the structures, names and abbreviated names of amino acids and explain their properties.

4. Recall and explain the structure, properties, introduction and cleavage of the protection groups commonly used in peptide synthesis as well as those used in nucleic acid and carbohydrate synthesis, and design syntheses employing them.

5. Recognise, recall and explain the structure of coupling reagents and conditions commonly used in especially peptide synthesis as well as nucleic acid and carbohydrate synthesis.

6. Recall, summarise, explain and classify the different methods for peptide synthesis (solution, solid-phase, enzymatic).

7. Devise the step-wise synthesis of a peptide, carbohydrate or nucleic acid in solution and on the solid-phase.

8. Devise the convergent synthesis of a peptide by coupling of fragments, especially using native chemical ligation.

9. Recall, identify and explain the presence of amino acid sequences, which can be problematic in physical/chemical behaviour of peptides and/or peptide synthesis.

10. Recall, explain and summarise the properties and introduction of the most important post-translational modifications including the selective formation of disulfide bridges.

11. Recall the structures, names and applications of several therapeutic peptides and peptidomimetics, describe their syntheses and design syntheses of related compounds.

Outline: • Revision of nucleic acid, peptide/protein and carbohydrate structure and

introduction to their chemical properties. • Introduction to protecting groups and the synthesis of nucleic acids • Continuation of protecting groups and their use in peptide synthesis • Explanation of the different approaches to peptide synthesis • Coupling reagents and strategies • Native chemical ligation • Explanation of the role and introduction of post-translational modification

including selective formation of disulfide bridges • Introduction to the synthesis and therapeutic use of peptides and

peptidomimics • Introduction into the basics of carbohydrates synthesis and coupling

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Post Graduate Specific Courses P1 Synthetic Challenges A Dr J Prunet CLT

18th November 2015 16th December 2015 3rd February 2016 2nd March 2016 All in Carnegie Lecture Theatre All at 5.00-6.30 pm, Wednesdays

P3 Practical Scientific Mr J Liddell

Glassblowing for Chemists This course will take place in summer time.

July/August. Dates TBC P4 Computational Chemistry for Dr G Bucher A5-23 Synthetic Chemists Thursday 26th November, 1-3pm

Thursday 3rd December, 1-3pm Thursday 10th December, 1-3pm Thursday 17th December, 1-3pm

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Course: P1 Title: Synthetic Challenges A Lecturer(s): Dr Joëlle Prunet, 6 contact hours, 2 credits Aims: To develop skills in synthetic design and in team work. Objectives: 1. work in a team to solve synthetic chemistry problems 2. gain a wide knowledge of reagents and their uses in organic synthesis 3. appreciate that retrosynthesis can be applied even to complex target structures. 4. understand and apply different tactics and strategies in the design of organic synthesis. 5. recognise problems of incompatible functionality and provide ways of overcoming them in the context of a target-oriented synthesis 6. recognise sterochemical issues and propose methods of stereocontrol 7. assist in the presentation of synthetic routes 8. recognise and assess the contribution of team members Outline: There will be four 1.5 hour synthetic challenge sessions. Students will

be assigned to teams by the course co-ordinators. At least two weeks prior to each session, each team will be assigned a target structure and will work together to prepare a group presentation on their proposed synthesis. Each team will then give a 15 minute powerpoint presentation of their synthesis, which will be followed by questions. The presentations will form the basis of the assessment together with assessment of each team by its members.

Times: 5.00-6.30 pm Wednesdays, 18th November, 17th December, 3rd February and 2nd March, Carnegie Lecture Theatre.

Registration: If you wish to take part you must register for this course no later than 13th October by e-mailing Dr Joëlle Prunet (Joelle.Prunet@Glasgow.ac.uk and cc' pg-enquiries@chem.gla.ac.uk).

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Course: P3 Title: Practical Scientific Glassblowing for Chemists. Day course (This will

take place during the summer) Lecturer(s): Mr John Liddell 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 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 26th November, 1-3pm Thursday 3rd December, 1-3pm Thursday 10th December, 1-3pm Thursday 17th December, 1-3pm All in A5-23

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APPENDIX 2 Courses at the University of Strathclyde (http://www.strath.ac.uk/chemistry/)

Lecturer Code Credits Domain

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

Advanced Functional Polymers Prof P Cormack

CH726 2 A

The Chemistry of Organomagnesium Compounds

Dr S Robertson CH711 2 A

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

CH712 5 C

Conversational Chemistry Dr J Reglinski CH629

2 A

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

CH705 2 A

Chemical Speciation in the Environment Dr Christine Davidson

CH691 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 11 18 25 01 08 15 22 29 07 Month Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Mar Tue 9 -10 CH711 CH711 CH711 CH711 CH711 CH711 Tue 11-1 CH726 CH726 CH726

Thur 9 -10

CH690 CH690 CH690 CH690 CH690 CH690 **CH627

Additional Course Information: ** Introduction to the Web-based Course by Dr J A Parkinson Computational Chemistry 06/04/16, 13/04/16, 20/04/16) from 1pm – 5pm in TG310 Conversational Chemistry 7/1/16, 8/1/16, 11/1/16, 12/1/16, 13/1/16, 14/1/16, 15/1/16 12-1pm TG227 Process Rheology 10/05/16, 11/05/16, 12/05/16 from 10am – 4pm TG310

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USING EXCEL FORMULAE AND MACROS TO ANALYSE CHEMICAL DATA Lecturer: Professor Peter J Halling 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: Tuesdays 10th, 11th, 12th May 2016 (10am-4pm) TG310 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.

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Lectures These will cover:

¾ Basic concepts of rheology and rheometry ¾ Viscosity and rheological concepts in industry ¾ The molecular basis for flow ¾ The rheological behaviours of non-Newtonian fluids in shear and extension; ¾ Yield stress ¾ The viscometric behaviour of Suspensions and Emulsions ¾ The rheology of biological fluids and foods ¾ On-line rheometry for monitoring and control ¾ The application of laboratory data to the processing situation ¾ The importance of rheology to the processing of polymers ¾ 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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THE CHEMISTRY OF ORGANOMAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS Lecturer: Dr Stuart Robertson Code: CH711 Number of Lectures: 6 (2 Credits) Aim Organomagnesium reagents are amongst the most important polar organometallic reagents used in synthesis since they play a key role in many organic transformations. This course will cover different aspects related to the synthesis, structure and reactivity of these intriguing reagents. Different types of organomagnesium compounds will be introduced. From the Grignard reagents (RMgX) which are over a hundred years old to the more recent mixed-metal Knochel “Turbo” Grignards (RMgX.LiCl). Special emphasis will be placed on synthetic methods for the preparation of functionalised organomagnesium compounds as well as their applications in organic synthesis. Assessment Written assessment

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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 Fri 22nd Jan 2016 R601 11:00 – 12:00 Lecture 2 Fri 19th Feb 2016 R601 11:00 – 12:00 Lecture 3 Fri 18th March 2016 R601 11:00 – 12:00 Lecture 4 & Assignment 4 29th April 2016 R601 10:00 – 12:00

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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

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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. Objectives 1. To enhance awareness of the many requirements for an undergraduate

experiment. 2. To highlight recent trends, innovations and areas of research in teaching

practical chemistry. 3. To gain experience in designing your own experiment that may be implemented

in our laboratories! Assessment The course will be assessed via either a practical demonstration or an oral presentation but the production of a written experimental procedure will be mandatory. This will also need to include experimental timings and full costs for running the experiment.

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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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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS Lecturer: Professor Peter Cormack Code: CH726 Number of Lectures: 6

Aim This short course aims to distil the polymer chemistry literature and present, in a clear and concise fashion, some recent trends and innovations in the area. Conceptually interesting and industrially relevant topics will be covered. Relevant examples from the literature will be used to highlight the salient trends. Whilst a detailed understanding of polymer science is not a pre-requisite for this course, a degree of familiarity with polymer chemistry and organic chemistry would be beneficial.

Contents Following a brief introduction to "Advanced Functional Polymers", including a historical perspective, a subjective overview of what is "hot" (as well as what is not!) will be presented. Examples of areas likely to be highlighted include: reversible-deactivation radical polymerisation; branched polymers; template directed synthesis; polymer-supported chemistry; high-throughput chemistry; self-assembly; soft robotics; shape memory polymers; microporous solids; biomimetic polymers. Thereafter, selected subject areas will be discussed in further detail.

Objectives 4. To enhance awareness of the ubiquitous nature of polymers. 5. To highlight recent trends, innovations and "hot" areas of research. 6. To provide an informative overview of selected "hot" areas of research.

Assessment The course will be assessed via either an oral presentation or written literature review.

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CHEMICAL SPECIATION IN THE ENVIRONMENT Lecturer: Dr Christine Davidson Code: CH691 Number of Lectures: 6 (2 Credits) Aim: Speciation is a term used to describe the ‘form’ of an element in an environmental system e.g. its valency, oxidation state, or the material to which it is bound. Speciation is important because it affects the transport, bioavailability, toxicity and fate of both essential and potentially toxic elements. Hence, the development of new or improved methods of speciation analysis is a major research area in environmental analytical chemistry. This course will provide an introduction to speciation and speciation analysis. Topics covered will range from simple, soil extraction methods; through emerging hyphenated analytical techniques such as HPLC-ICP-MS that require samples in liquid form, to powerful synchrotron-based X-ray methods that can be applied directly to solid samples. Some prior knowledge of instrumental analysis is desirable but not essential. Assessment: A short oral