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 | PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY FOR MCHEM STUDENTS - SHORTER VERSION | ||
Code | CHEM355 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr A Steiner Chemistry A.Steiner@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Normally, completion of year 2 of either an MChem or a BSc (Hons) Chemistry programme |
Aims |
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The general aims of the module are:
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Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of the module, students should be able to
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Laboratory Work - Laboratory Work |
Syllabus |
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Organic chemistry is compulsory (50 %) and the students have the option of either inorganic or physical chemistry (50 %). Organic: Students carry out three organic experiments that are based on catalytic transformations (enzyme-catalysed resolution, metal-catalysed reactions) and give them experience of both flash chromatography and recrystallisation as purification techniques. The reaction products are analysed by NMR, IR, optical rotations and melting points. The stud ents are required to produce a written report for each experiment supplying the compounds they have made, full spectroscopic data and mechanistic details of the chemistry involved. Each practical is accompanied by a series of questions to which the student has to submit answers in their written report.
Inorganic: Students carry out three inorganic experiments in which they prepare and analyse compounds from the branches of organometallic and solid state chemis try. The background to these topics is taught in lecture modules CHEM214 and CHEM313. A written laboratory report is required for each experiment, which includes synthetic methods and the interpretation of analytical and spectroscopic results. In addition, each experiment includes several questions, the answers to which are submitted for marking as part of the written report. Physical: Students carry out three physical chemistry experiments in the areas of spectroscopy, electrochemistry and surface science. The experiments serve as an introduction to subjects covered in semester 2 Physical Chemistry lectures and allow students to develop more sophisticated skills in data acquisition, analysis and fitting. A written laboratory report is required for each experiment and this includes both the description of experimental work and interpretation of the results. In addition, each experiment includes several questions, the answers to which are submitted for marking as part of the written report.
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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. Explanation of Reading List: Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry textbooks |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
80 Laboratory Work |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 70 | ||||||
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 | - | first | 50 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Practical assessment There is no reassessment opportunity, |
Coursework | - | first | 50 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Practical assessment There is no reassessment opportunity, Notes (applying to all assessments) Anonymous marking impossible. Work is marked in student's presence to allow for immediate feedback. |