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 | Organic and Molecular Electronics | ||
Code | CHEM413 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor SJ Higgins Chemistry Shiggins@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
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 show: |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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The course will consist of 16 50-minute asynchronous lectures (however, these will mostly be subdivided into two or three shorter presentations), supported by four in-person workshops plus a revision session after Christmas. The problem set covers both areas of the course (organic electronics and molecular electronics) *lectures 16 hr |
Syllabus |
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Introduction and background • Introduction to the course. References and where to find them. Structure of the course - use of handouts. 2. Polyfluorenes and polyphenylenevinylenes: Light-emitting polymer diodes • History of polymer light-emitting diodes 3. Organic photovoltaics • How an organic photovoltaic device works, and why it''s different from a silicon device. Molecular electronics • History: the Aviram-Ratner device. |
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 16 |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 51 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
This exam will be completed remotely. The normal length of this exam is 2 hours. Students will be allowed an additional hour to upload their solutions. | 180 minutes | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Problem set | estimated time for c | 20 |