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 | Preparative Chemistry: Synthesis and Characterisation | ||
Code | CHEM245 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr K Luzyanin Chemistry Konstantin.Luzyanin@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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The module aims to present a unified approach to the synthesis and characterisation of organic and inorganic compounds and will build on techniques introduced in the first year laboratory courses. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will complete a number of different experiments and synthetic techniques across synthetic, organic and inorganic chemistry. |
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(LO2) Students will appreciate how spectroscopic techniques can be used in the characterisation of organic and inorganic compounds and will be able to use analytical and spectroscopic methods to characterise their synthesised compounds. |
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(LO3) Students will make use of scientific databases during some assignments and an electronic report. |
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(LO4) Students will assess the risks involved in chemical lab work and handle chemical materials in a safe manner. |
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(LO5) Students should be able to organise and plan their time effectively |
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(LO6) Students will experience working collaboratively with others in multiple learning environments |
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(S1) Organisational skills |
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(S2) Problem solving skills |
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(S3) Teamwork |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Practical Practical-related activities Coursework Coursework-related activities *Laboratory work: 72 hr |
Syllabus |
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Practical Supporting exercises include a mixture of online and face-to-face strategies including lab book write ups, submis sion of results and calculations, pre- and post- lab assessments and engagement with safety and the course via checkpoints/assignments. The "MOF" experiment is completed in groups and students are assessed together initially, with group assessment subject to peer evaluation for to allow adjustments for individual grades. Other experiments may be completed in pairs but will be assessed individually. Coursework Databases, TopSpin and electronic reports Safety |
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 |
11 |
1 |
72 |
16 |
100 | ||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 49 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 149 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Lab work Exemptions: electronic submission 3.2b, 3.2a, mix anonymous marking 4.3d, 4.3e Resit: No | 0 | 70 | ||||
Spectroscopy and Databases Exemptions: electronic submission 3.2b, mix anonymous marking 4.3e Resit: a single resit covers the workshops | 0 | 30 |