Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Preparative Chemistry: Synthesis and Characterisation | ||
Code | CHEM245 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr JW Gaynor Chemistry J.W.Gaynor@liverpool.ac.uk |
||
Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
|
The module aims to present a unified approach to the synthesis and characterisation of organic and inorganic compounds and will build on techniques introduced in the first year laboratory courses. |
Learning Outcomes |
|
(LO1) Students will complete a number of different experiments and synthetic techniques across synthetic, organic and inorganic chemistry. |
|
(LO2) Students will appreciate how spectroscopic techniques can be used in the characterisation of organic and inorganic compounds and will be able to use analytical and spectroscopic methods to characterise their synthesised compounds. |
|
(LO3) Students will make use of scientific databases during some assignments and an electronic report. |
|
(LO4) Students will assess the risks involved in chemical lab work and handle chemical materials in a safe manner. |
|
(LO5) Students should be able to organise and plan their time effectively |
|
(LO6) Students will experience working collaboratively with others in multiple learning environments |
|
(S1) Organisational skills |
|
(S2) Problem solving skills |
|
(S3) Teamwork |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
|
In this module students will be expected to complete a series of synthetic experiments. Each experiment will have a preliminary exercise (which includes a consideration of safety issues) which must be completed to a satisfactory standard before the experiment is performed. On completion of the experiment, students must produce a write-up describing what was done and submit their results. Students are assigned a full day in the lab plus an additional half day. Attendance at the full day is essential and the half day is simply used for catching up. Students will be expected to organise their own time to complete the necessary experiments. Whilst scheduled hours equate to 108 hours, this is partly interchangeable with workshops and self-directed learning. Students are expected to spend 72-90 hours in the laboratory with the additional time engaged with pre- and post- experimental activities (safety tests and writing up). The laboratory sessions are complemented by a series of wor kshops on spectroscopic techniques. Students are expected to work through a series of exercises with the support of teaching staff. The knowledge gained in the workshops is tested in class and by the means of a series of online tests. Additional lecture/workshop activities include: an introduction to databases via lectures and computer based workshop; safety lectures and workshop; TopSpin computer based workshop Self-Directed Learning Description: Whilst there is plenty of opportunity of self-directed learning, this is encompassed in the learning strategies aforementioned |
Syllabus |
|
Labs Workshops: Safety: Annual safety lecture, NMR safety lecture and workshop on why risk assessments are needed (COSHH, carcinogens and general) and how they are generated via SDS and legislation. Lots of group work will take place during in class sessions but assessment will be predominantly individual by online submission. Any larger workshop based group activities will be subject to peer evaluation/adjustment. |
Recommended Texts |
|
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
10 |
108 |
17 |
135 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 15 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
||||||
EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Laboratory Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. There is no reassessment opportunity during the year - the next reassessment opportunity is the f | 12 week lab course | 60 | ||||
Workshops Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. There is no reassessment opportunity during the year - the next reassessment opportunity is the fo | 12 week workshop cou | 40 |