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 | Introductory Organic Chemistry | ||
Code | CHEM130 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr JW Gaynor Chemistry J.W.Gaynor@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 4 FHEQ | Whole Session | 30 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to ensure that students are aware of fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including nomenclature, structure and bonding, and the basic principles of static and dynamic stereochemistry. The major reactions associated with the common functional groups will be covered with emphasis on reaction mechanisms. In addition, this module will provide an introduction to the basic techniques associated with practical synthetic chemistry. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) By the end of this module students will be able to demonstrate a familiarity with: |
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(LO2) By the end of the lab component, students will complete the basic techniques of synthetic chemistry (isolation, purification, identification, and design and work-up of reactions) and characterisation using spectroscopic techniques and chemical methods. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Organisational skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lectures. All lectures are planned to be delivered in-person and include 54 core lectures, 3 revision lectures and a lab induction. Practical. The lab component of the course will be delivered in the early part of semester 2 and allow students to have a lab induction and 6 full days (38 hours) in the practical labs to develop their synthetic lab skills. Students work within a group and work closely with a demonstrator. Additional independent study is required to help with laboratory preparation. Workshops. Students will be supported through 11 active workshops throughout the year (11 x 2 hour sessions). The first session will be a PC session, introducing students to core tools they'll need throughout their organic chemistry curriculum (ChemDraw and ChemTube3D), with the remaining sessions taking place in smaller in-person workshops. All sessions are supported by demonstrators. Students will have access to the workshop problem sheets in advance with the problems clos ely aligned to the lecture material delivered in the preceding weeks. The workshops are a mixture of formative and summative with some involving a mixture of in-class assessments, small group tasks and post-workshops submissions (5%). *Lectures: 58 hr |
Syllabus |
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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 |
58 |
38 |
22 |
118 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 182 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 300 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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in-person written exam covering all aspects of the course. | 180 | 55 | ||||
2 Mid Term Class Tests (each 1 hr long) To be scheduled S1 week 7, S2 week 8. Weightings: Class test 1 – 5% Class test 2 – 10% | 0 | 15 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Laboratory work. This is a compulsory component, i.e. it must be passed for passing the module. | 0 | 25 | ||||
Workshops A mixture of in-class assessments, small group tasks and post-workshops submissions | 0 | 5 |