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 | CHEM246 - Measurements in Chemistry | ||
Code | CHEM246 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr G Sedghi Chemistry G.Sedghi@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 5 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to instruct students in the practice of taking physical measurements, the critical analysis and evaluation of experimental data, the application of measurements to the study of chemical phenomena and the dissemination of results. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) By the end of the module, students should be able to |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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This is an on-line version of a laboratory-based module in which students practise a range of measurement techniques appropriate for the investigation of a wide range of chemical phenomena spanning thermodynamics, kinetics, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, surface science and transition metal chemistry. Students perform experiments with minimum supervision (although staff and postgraduate demonstrators are at hand to answer questions and provide guidance if necessary) and are responsible for planning and timetabling their experiments themselves. Students are expected to complete a minimum number of experiments, although more experiments may be undertaken. Each experiment must be analysed using appropriate techniques and written up in a laboratory report which is presented to a demonstrator for marking before the next experiment is allocated. Marks are allocated for the quality of the data, the quality of the write-up and the understanding displayed. |
Syllabus |
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The experiments comprise a series of experiments from Physical Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry: The first workshop is designed to teach generic skills needed for the analysis of experimental results (Data and error analysis). It is followed by a series of spectroscopic workshops. Each workshop will begin with a short lecture to introduce the topics covered. Students will be introduced to spin 1/2 NMR active nuclei other than 1H and will then work through problem sheets under the guidance of the demonstrators. |
Recommended Texts |
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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 |
80 |
52 18 |
150 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 0 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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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 |
Coursework: Lab Experiments Lab Reports, presented to a demonstrator. The work is marked in student's presence to allow for immediate feedback. Anonymous marking impossible. There is no re-subm | 80 | |||||
Workshop exercises. Standard UoL penalties apply for late submission. There is no re-submission opportunity. These assignments are not marked anonymously. | 20 |