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 | Catalysis | ||
Code | CHEM368 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr JA Iggo Chemistry J.A.Iggo@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
CHEM214 Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry of the d-Block Metals |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to give students a broad, interdisciplinary, background in catalysis across the traditional divides within chemistry. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) By the end of the module, students should: |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Material will be delivered in 30 in-person, on-campus 50-minute lectures. Extra sessions may be scheduled for revision. Lectures in the three sections will be given in parallel so as to allow students adequate time to absorb new concepts. *Lectures: 30 hr |
Syllabus |
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The module is divided into three components, as follows: Organometallic Catalysis (Dr J A Iggo) Organic and Bio-organic Catalysis (Dr R Bonar-Law) Heterogeneous Catalysis (Prof I Kozhevnikov) |
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 |
30 |
30 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 120 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen, closed-book in-person written examination. Marked Anonymously | 180 | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
3 problem sets | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 assessed extended problem sets | 0 | 30 |