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 | LANTHANIDE AND ACTINIDE CHEMISTRY | ||
Code | CHEM488 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr HC Aspinall Chemistry Hca@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2014-15 | M Level | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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The aim of the module is to give students an overview of the most important aspects of the unique chemistry and spectroscopy of the lanthanide and actinide elements, illustrated with contemporary examples of the applications of their compounds in chemistry and technology. |
Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of the module, students should have a broad understanding of the chemistry of the lanthanide and actinide elements, an understanding of how this differs from that of the d-transition metals, and an appreciation of a wide range of applications of lanthanide and actinide compounds. They will understand the most important aspects of spectroscopy of compounds of the lanthanides. They will have read some key papers in the recent literature. |
Syllabus |
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Introduction and background
Coordination chemistry
Organometallic chemistry
Spectroscopy
Applications
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lectures |
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Problem Classes |
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The course will be delivered via 16 50-minute lectures, supplemented by two problem sets which will be based on papers in the recent literature. The problem sets will be discussed in two problem classes. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
16 |
2 |
18 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 57 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen | 2 hours | 2 | 100 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Written Examination. Both problem-solving questions and essay questions will be set in the examination. There will be some element of choice. August resit for PGT students if applicable. Integrated Master's students resit at the next normal opportunity. |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Recommended Texts |
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''Chemistry of the f-block elements'' H. C. Aspinall, Gordon and Breach, 2001 |