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\r\nEffectiveness and efficiency of scientific progress in this day and age requires an appreciation of (or even training in) more than one scientific discipline. This becomes apparent if one reflects on the fields that are at the forefront of scientific research: mechanobiology, biophysics, astrobiology, biochemistry, biophotonics... . The Faculty of Science having recognised the importance of interdisciplinary education, experience and training, has introduced an Integrate Science Curriculum (ISC) so as to offer its students the opportunity to acquire a well-rounded scientific, educational experience.
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\r\nThe module SP2173-Atoms to Molecules (A2M) is the first of four modules of the ISC and is intended for the cohort of students belonging to the Special Programme in Science (SPS). The other three modules of the ISC are The Cell, The Earth and The Universe. All these modules are designed to cut across (previous) traditional boundaries between the disciplines of Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology so as to allow a fuller appreciation of the multi-disciplinary nature of the 'real' working Universe.
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\r\nIn this spirit A2M will take the student from an understanding of the Physicists' atom, to its extension to the Chemists' molecules, thereby setting the stage for understanding of the Cell. More specifically, A2M will deal with quantum theory that rules the atomic world, and build up to explaining molecular bonding and then delve into understanding how we observe and manipulate the nano-world and finally concentrating on the role of carbon, the element that forms the backbone of life.","Order":3},{"ID":"3e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Teaching Modes","Description":"