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 | Chemical Techniques | ||
Code | CHEM022 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor R Boulatov Chemistry R.Boulatov@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
LIFE104 BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY; LIFE104 BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to introduce students to the basic techniques used in synthetic organic chemistry. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Upon successful completion of the module, a student is expected to possess proficiency with basic techniques of synthetic chemistry (setting up reactions, product isolation,purification techniques and analytic characterization). |
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(LO2) Upon successful completion of the module, a student is expected to have the basic understanding of electronic search methods for chemical information using specialized databases |
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(LO3) Upon successful completion of the module, a student is expected to have basic ability to interpret 1H NMR, MS and IR spectra of simple organic molecules |
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(LO4) Upon successful completion of the module, a student is expected to have basic understanding of scientific writing |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Organisational skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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This course will be taught by a series of 2 lectures, 4 practical sessions and 2 workshops in the Chemistry department. During each lab period each student will perform independently a new experiment, following the instructions in the lab manual and building on the instructional material posted on Vital. Demonstrators, the module leader and technicians are present in the lab to provide hands-on advice and guidance with specific technical tasks and to ensure safe operation. After each lab, a written report summarizing the experimental results and explaining any deviations from the expected outcomes is due. In workshops the students are asked to complete a series of assignments (which they can complete before coming to class). |
Syllabus |
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Lecture 1: Good practice and safety in the lab. Lecture 2: Basic principles of NMR spectroscopy and interpretation of spectra. Experiment 1: Determination of melting point and analysis of a mixture by thin layer chromatography. Experiment 2: Separation of benzoic acid and biphenyl by acid-base extraction. Experiment 3: Crystallisation of benzoic acid and identification of an unknown compound by IR spectrometer. Experiment 4: Active principles in drug tablets (TLC, MS, NMR and IR interpretation) Experiment 5: Hydrolysis of methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate (methyl salicylate). (virtual experiment) Workshop 1: Structure-based chemical database searching. |
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 |
2 |
18 |
3 |
23 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 52 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
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 |
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quality of lab results and techniques (4 experiments) There is no re-sit opportunity, since we lack the space and equipment to offer re-sit lab sessions; students who miss a lab for legitimate reaso | 4 experiments | 10 | ||||
Workshop material Workshops are assessed by demonstrators who observe how students approach the problems; we don't have the personnel to repeat workshops. However, if a student misses a workshop for | 2 workshops | 5 | ||||
4 Lab reports+ 1 literature report There is no reassessment opportunity. We lack the space and equipment to offer make-up lab sessions. Students who miss a lab but who have passed prelab tests | 5 reports | 75 | ||||
Online pre-labs There is no late submission opportunity - Students may not start experiments until they demonstrated sufficient understanding of the procedure and the associated hazards; students may | 4 pre-lab tests | 10 |