Introductory description

An understanding of key principles in Chemistry that are relevant to undergraduate studies in biological disciplines.
Students should achieve a good understanding of (i) organic chemistry as applicable to biological systems, (ii) physical methods used in structure determination for biological molecules, (iii) the fundamentals of physical chemistry important to understanding cell function.

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Periodic Table; atomic structure; bonding; isomerism; amounts and measurement; acids and bases; organic chemistry; macromolecules; enzymes and energy

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• An understanding of key principles in Chemistry that are relevant to undergraduate studies in biological disciplines

Indicative reading list

1. Instant Notes Chemistry for Biologists by Fisher and Arnold (ISBN: 1-85996-355-2)
2. Catch Up Chemistry by M. Fry and E. Page (ISBN: 1904842100)
3. Chemistry for Biosciences: The Essential Concepts by Crowe, Bradshaw and Monk
   (ISBN:0-19-928097-5)

Subject specific skills

have a good understanding of organic chemistry as applicable to biological systems.

appreciate the physical methods used in structure determination for biological molecules.

understand the fundamentals of physical chemistry important to understanding cell function.

Transferable skills

Self directed learning, group learning, adult learning, quantitative skills