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 | CHEMICAL TECHNIQUES | ||
| Code | CHEM022 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr R Boulatov Chemistry R.Boulatov@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2016-17 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
| LIFE104 |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to introduce students to the basic techniques used in synthetic organic chemistry. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Upon successful completion of the module, a student is expected to possess proficiency with basic techniques of synthetic chemistry (setting up reactions, product isolation,purification techniques and analytic characterization). |
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Upon successful completion of the module, a student is expected to have the basic understanding of electronic search methods for chemical information using specialized databases |
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Upon successful completion of the module, a student is expected to have basic ability to interpret 1H NMR, MS and IR spectra of simple organic molecules |
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Upon successful completion of the module, a student is expected to have basic understanding of scientifc writing |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - lecture |
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Laboratory Work - lab Each lab (six 3-h sessions), the students will perform a new experiment, as described in the content; the students'' performance will be assessed by the demonstrators; demonstrators, instructors and technical staff will be available to provide hands-on advice and guidance to specific technical tasks. |
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Practical - workshops The students are asked to complete a series of assignments (which they can complete before coming to class) and will be assessed on their success by demonstrators. The demonstrators and instructors will be on hand to provide guidance to students as needed. |
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Syllabus |
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Lecture 1 (RB): Basic principles of NMR spectroscopy and interpretation of spectra.
Lecture 2 (CC): Good practice and safety in the lab. Introduction to basic separation techniques (filtration, re-crystallisation, thin layer chromatography). Experiment 1: Determination of melting point and analysis of a mixture by thin layer chromatography. Experiment 2: Crystallisation of an unknown compound and identification of an unknown compound using an IR spectrometer. Experiment 3: Separation of benzoic acidand naphthalene by acid-base extraction. Experiment 4: Preparation of3-acetylcoumarin and 3-acetylcoumarin oxime. Experiment 5: Active principles in drug tablets (TLC, MS,NMR and IR interpretation). Experiment 6: Hydrolysis of methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate (methyl salicylate). Workshop 1: Interpretation of MS, IR and 1 H NMR data. Workshop 2: Computer chemical drawing. Structure-based chemical database searching (Beilstein on-line) |
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: |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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2 lecture |
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Each lab (six 3-h sessions), the students will perform a new experiment, as described in the content; the students' performance will be assessed by the demonstrators; demonstrators, instructors and t
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The students are asked to complete a series of assignments (which they can complete before coming to class) and will be assessed on their success by demonstrators. The demonstrators and instructors wi
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| Private Study | 73 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 75 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
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| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Penalty for late submission |
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| Practical Assessment | 6 experiments | semester 2 | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment of lab results and techiques There is no reassessment opportunity, We lack the space, equipment and personnel to offer make-up lab sessions; students who miss a lab for legitimate reasons are required to submit lab report on the basis of experimental data provided to them by the demonstrator; the lab-technique component of the report for the missed session will be average of lab-technique scores the student has earned in attended lab sessions |
| Practical Assessment | 2 workshops | Second | 5 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | workshops There is no reassessment opportunity, Workshops are assessed by demonstrators who observe how students approach the problems; we don't have the personnel to repeat workshops. However, if a student misses a workshop for a legitimate reason, he/she will be offered an opportunity to complete all assigned problems independently and his/her solutions will be assessed as if they were performed in class |
| Practical Assessment | 1 report per experim | 2nd semester | 75 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | lab report There is no reassessment opportunity, Lab reports are based on the experimental results and observations collected by the student during the preceding lab period. Since subsequent experiments build on the skills developed and results obtained in the preceding lab period, and lab reports is the primary means for us to assess how successfully the students mastered the skills, lab reports must be submitted and evaluated before the next lab period to ensure successful progression to learning objectives. |
| Practical Assessment | 1 pre-lab test per e | 2nd semester | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | online pre-labs There is no reassessment opportunity, students may not start experiments until they demonstrated sufficient understanding of the procedure and the associated hazards; students may attempt to pass each pre-lab test as many times as they wish provided that they pass the test before midnight on the day preceding the lab period. Students who fail to pass the pre-lab will not be allowed to perform the corresponding experiments because they may lack sufficient understanding of the procedures and hazards. Notes (applying to all assessments) - none |