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 | Practical Chemistry Yr3 for MChem students - Shorter version | ||
Code | CHEM355 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr A Steiner Chemistry A.Steiner@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
CHEM246 Measurements in Chemistry; CHEM245 Preparative Chemistry: Synthesis and Characterisation |
Aims |
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The general aims of the module are: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) By the end of the module, students should be able to Carry out advanced practical techniques in the areas of Organic Chemistry and EITHER Inorganic OR Physical Chemistry |
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(LO2) Give a reasoned written exposition of experimental work and achievements |
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(LO3) Make valid deductions from acquired data |
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(LO4) Give comprehensible written accounts of experimental work |
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(LO5) Demonstrate an understanding of shortcomings, experimental errors or weaknesses in data |
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(LO6) Further develop their time management skills via coordination of the synthetic and analytical components of their experiments |
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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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Students choose two subjects (which must include Organic Chemistry) and spend three weeks in each area. Organic and Inorganic Chemistry: Students carry out three synthetic experiments and are required to produce a written laboratory report for each experiment, supplying the compounds they have made, produce full analytical and spectroscopic data and demonstrate mechanistic details of the chemistry involved. Each experiment is accompanied by a series of questions to which the student has to submit answers in their written report. Physical Chemistry. Students carry out a project within a team of ca. 4 students. Each project has an overall goal and students are directed to specific literature sources on the Reading list for one example of how to reach the goal. Teams are free to choose detailed experimental approaches with regular feedback from demonstrators on experiments and results. At the end, one joint laboratory report is required to be submitted by the team after pee r review and demonstrator feedback. |
Syllabus |
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This module consists of TWO blocks of 4 x 2 day practical sessions: Organic Chemistry is compulsory, and students have the option of choosing either Inorganic or Physical Chemistry for the other session. Organic Chemistry. Students carry out three organic experiments that give them experience of both flash chromatography and recrystallisation as purification techniques. The reaction products are analysed by NMR, IR, and melting points. Physical Chemistry. Students carry out a physical chemistry project in teams using a variety of spectroscopy- or electrochemistry-based techniques. The project serves as an introduction to subjects covered in semester 2 Physical Chemistry lectures and allows students to develo p more sophisticated skills in data acquisition, analysis and fitting. |
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 |
96 |
96 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 54 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
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Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
second practical Exemptions, depending on type: electronic submission 3.2a, 3.2b anonymous marking 4.3d, 4.3e Resit: No | 0 | 50 | ||||
organic labs Standard UoL penalties apply for late submission. These assignments are not marked anonymously. | 0 | 50 |