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 | ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL ORGANIC MATERIALS | ||
Code | CHEM342 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr TO McDonald Chemistry Thomas.Mcdonald@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
CHEM241 Functional Organic Materials |
Aims |
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The aims of the module are to: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will obtain an understanding of how functional organic materials are synthesised and structure/property relationships. |
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(LO2) Students will understand how to select appropriate characterisation techniques for organic materials. |
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(LO3) Students will be able outline how to design materials for specific applications. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Commercial awareness |
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(S3) Teamwork |
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(S4) Communication skills |
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(S5) Numeracy (application of) manipulation of numbers, general mathematical awareness and its application in practical contexts (e.g. measuring, weighing, estimating and applying formulae) |
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(S6) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lectures: 15 in-person lectures covering the core content of the module. *Lectures: 13 hr |
Syllabus |
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The syllabus consists of: This content will build upon material covered by the students in CHEM241 (Functional organic materials). In addition to the lectures, students will be required to undertake independent reading of the resources specified on reading list. These resources will primarily be journal review articles and leading publications (which will be made available on CANVAS) |
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 |
13 3 |
16 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 59 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
In-person closed book examination. Marked Anonymously | 90 | 90 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Group presentations. | 0 | 10 |