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 | Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry of the d-Block Metals | ||
Code | CHEM214 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr JA Iggo Chemistry J.A.Iggo@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
CHEM111 CHEM111 Introductory Inorganic Chemistry; CHEM170 Introductory Spectroscopy |
Aims |
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The aims of the module are: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) By the end of the module students should be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of transition-metal chemistry |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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The course will be delivered in three blocks of 50-minute online lectures, 12 on bonding theories, 14 on 3d metal descriptive chemistry and ligand exchange and 10 on low oxidation state chemistry, p-acceptor ligands and the 18-electron rule (these numbers include some revision/exam preparation sessions). These will be supported by eight one-hour problem-based tutorials delivered F2F or online as Covid restrictions allow, comprising formative and summative problem sets. |
Syllabus |
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Topic 1 Importance of Transition-metal Chemistry |
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 |
8 |
32 |
40 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 110 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
online time-controlled examination | 3 hours + 1 hour for | 50 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Online time-controlled class test | 2 hours + 1 hour for | 30 | ||||
three problem sets There is no re-submission opportunity. These assignments are not marked anonymously. | supported by 3x 1hou | 20 |