Department of Chemistry course timetable
July 2015
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The session will consist of a demonstration of how to find the chemical information, journal articles and books that Chemistry postdoctoral researchers need, whether in print or electronic format, using the online library catalogues, the internet, and bibliographic and chemical databases. The trainer will also try to touch upon issues such as open access, altmetrics, how to keep up to date with the latest scientific literature, using reference managers, and anything else that you say you are interested in and need to know about (time permitting). |
| Fri 31 |
This session introduces Research Data Management (RDM) to Chemistry PhD students. It is highly interactive and utilises practical activities throughout. Key topics covered are:
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October 2015
| Mon 5 |
This talk will be presented by the Head of Graduate Education and representatives from the Researcher Development Programme and the Careers Service to advise new graduate students on the graduate education opportunities in the Department of Chemistry. |
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This course covers important safety procedures and practices for all postgraduates. |
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This course covers important safety procedures and practices for all postgraduates. |
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| Tue 6 |
This course covers safety procedures and practices for experimental chemists. |
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This course covers safety procedures and practices for experimental chemists. |
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| Wed 7 |
This talk introduces the computing services in Chemistry. |
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This talk is provided by the Department's Academic Secretary and will cover accounts and finance procedures in the Department of Chemistry |
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| Mon 12 |
This is the first (Part A) of a compulsory two part course which introduces new graduate students to the Department of Chemistry Library and its place within the wider Cambridge University Library system. It provides general information on what is available, where it is and how to get it. Print and electronic resources are included. It is necessary to attend both Parts A and B in order to qualify for transferable skills credit. |
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(FS9) Supervising Undergraduates
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This talk covers giving undergraduate supervisions in the Department of Chemistry and is compulsory for any new supervisors. PLEASE NOTE START TIME IS 4.00PM WHICH IS A LATER START TIME THAN ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON THE FIRST WEEK TIMETABLE |
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| Tue 13 |
This is the first (Part A) of a compulsory two part course which introduces new graduate students to the Department of Chemistry Library and its place within the wider Cambridge University Library system. It provides general information on what is available, where it is and how to get it. Print and electronic resources are included. It is necessary to attend both Parts A and B in order to qualify for transferable skills credit. |
| Wed 14 |
This is the first (Part A) of a compulsory two part course which introduces new graduate students to the Department of Chemistry Library and its place within the wider Cambridge University Library system. It provides general information on what is available, where it is and how to get it. Print and electronic resources are included. It is necessary to attend both Parts A and B in order to qualify for transferable skills credit. |
| Thu 15 |
This is the first (Part A) of a compulsory two part course which introduces new graduate students to the Department of Chemistry Library and its place within the wider Cambridge University Library system. It provides general information on what is available, where it is and how to get it. Print and electronic resources are included. It is necessary to attend both Parts A and B in order to qualify for transferable skills credit. |
| Fri 16 |
This is the first (Part A) of a compulsory two part course which introduces new graduate students to the Department of Chemistry Library and its place within the wider Cambridge University Library system. It provides general information on what is available, where it is and how to get it. Print and electronic resources are included. It is necessary to attend both Parts A and B in order to qualify for transferable skills credit. |
| Mon 19 |
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS This hands-on course teaches the basics of Latex including syntax, lists, maths equations, basic chemical equations, tables, graphical figures and internal and external referencing. We also learn how to link documents to help manage large projects. The course manual is presented in the style of a thesis and since you also receive the source code you also receive a template for a thesis. |
| Tue 20 |
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS This hands-on course teaches the basics of Latex including syntax, lists, maths equations, basic chemical equations, tables, graphical figures and internal and external referencing. We also learn how to link documents to help manage large projects. The course manual is presented in the style of a thesis and since you also receive the source code you also receive a template for a thesis. |
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This course introduces NST Chemistry Part IBa, IBb, II, and III undergraduates to the Department of Chemistry Library and its place within the wider Cambridge University Library system. It provides general information on what is available, where it is and how to get it. Print and electronic resources are included. |
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| Wed 21 |
This session will provide useful information regarding analytical facilities at the Department of Chemistry including NMR, mass spectrometry and X-ray crystallography. Short descriptions will be given of all available instruments, together with information about where these instruments are located. The procedure of submitting samples as well as preparing samples for the analysis will also be discussed. |
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This course introduces NST Chemistry Part IBa, IBb, II, and III undergraduates to the Department of Chemistry Library and its place within the wider Cambridge University Library system. It provides general information on what is available, where it is and how to get it. Print and electronic resources are included. |
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| Thu 22 |
CHARACTERISATION TECHNIQUES (CT) Mass spectrometry is one of the main analytical-chemical techniques used to characterise organic compounds and their elemental composition. This overview will discuss some of the most frequently used mass spectrometry techniques and their specific strengths (e.g., quadrupole, time-of-flight and high-resolution MS), as well as ionisation techniques such as electron ionisation (EI), electrospray ionisation (ESI), matrix assisted laser desorption/ionisation (MALDI) and MS techniques to quantify metal concentrations (e.g. inductively coupled plasma MS, ICP-MS) and isotope ratios. |
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This course introduces NST Chemistry Part IBa, IBb, II, and III undergraduates to the Department of Chemistry Library and its place within the wider Cambridge University Library system. It provides general information on what is available, where it is and how to get it. Print and electronic resources are included. |
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| Mon 26 |
Royal Society of Chemistry Resources
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The Royal Society of Chemistry is the world’s leading chemistry community, advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. With more than 51,000 members and an international publishing and knowledge business we are the UK’s professional body for chemical scientists, supporting and representing our members and bringing together chemical scientists from all over the world. In this session, Katie will cover a range of resources and support available to postgraduate students, from journals and databases, to networks of thought leaders and funding opportunities. |
| Tue 27 |
This course introduces NST Chemistry Part IBa, IBb, II, and III undergraduates to the Department of Chemistry Library and its place within the wider Cambridge University Library system. It provides general information on what is available, where it is and how to get it. Print and electronic resources are included. |
| Wed 28 |
A ‘recommended’ optional course introducing electronic databases SciFinder and Reaxys presented by Professor Jonathan Goodman. Hands-on investigation following the presentation. SciFinder provides access to biochemical, chemical, chemical engineering, medical and other related information in journal and patent literature. Bibliographic, substance and reaction information is available. It includes references from more than 10,000 scientific journals and patent information from 63 patent issuing authorities. Sources include journals, patents, conference proceedings, dissertations, technical reports and books. It is one of the world’s largest collections of organic and inorganic substance information. It is possible to search by topic, author, company name, chemical structure, substructure, structure similarity and reaction. Unlimited access via the web. Personal registration required. Please register for SciFinder access with your Cambridge email address as soon as possible and before the course. More information and links to registration page here: http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/eresources/scifinder/. Reaxys combines the content of CrossFire Beilstein, Gmelin and the Patent Chemistry Database in one search. Validated reaction and substance data are integrated with synthesis planning. Data from all three sources are merged into one substance record. Unlimited access via the web: https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/search.do Off-campus access via Raven password. (Personal registration is not required for access). |