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 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY | ||
Code | CHEM111 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr HC Aspinall Chemistry Hca@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2015-16 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
A2 level Chemistry |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to give students an understanding of the underlying principles of the chemistry of the main group elements and to give them an appreciation of the importance of this chemistry in everyday life. |
Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of this module a student will have an understanding of:
A student will also have developed the following skills:
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - |
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Tutorial - |
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Laboratory Work - |
Syllabus |
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1 An introduction to the importance of inorganic compounds in every day life 2The concepts of periodicity as a framework for understanding main group inorganic chemistry. 3Structures of metals and of ionic solids. Underlying thermochemical principles. 4Simple valence bond theory and VSEPR rules 5Acidity and basicity: Brønsted-Lowry and Lewis theories 6Chemistry of hydrogen and hydrides 7 Chemistry of the p-block elements: Groups 13 - 17 8key practical skills
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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. Explanation of Reading List: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
20 |
10 |
33 |
63 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 87 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Written Exam | 2 hours | First | 50 | August | Assessment 4 Notes (applying to all assessments) Practical work A mark penalty of 25% will be applied to the practical mark for students who fail to check out their lockers by the deadline at the end of the practical course. No student will have his or her overall module mark reduced to less than 35% by the application of this penalty. Work marked in students presence to allow for immediate feedback or students lab book marked. Anonymous marking impossible class test Students who fail the class test will be given a resit opportunity during the final week of the semester. The maximum mark that can be awarded in the resit will be 40% Tutorials/workshops This work is not marked anonymouslyExamination | |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | First | 30 | none | Standard penalty for late submission applies - see Departmental handbook for details. | Assessment 1 | |
Coursework | First | 10 | Yes | Assessment 2 | ||
Coursework | First | 10 | none | Standard Penalty for late submission applies - see Departmental handbook for details. | Assessment 3 |