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 | CHEMISTRY FOR SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES | ||
Code | CHEM284 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr JA Lopez-Sanchez Chemistry J.Lopez-Sanchez@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): |
Completion of Year 1 of either an MChem or BSc (Hons) Chemistry programme, or another such approved programme. |
Aims |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Students should be be able to demonstrate understanding of the: 1. basic terminology of sustainable development and ''green'' chemistry 2. non-rigorous nature of this terminology and its consequences 3. importance of thermodynamic principles in judgements about what may be considered sustainable. 4. strengths and weaknesses of ''green'' chemistry 5. importance of catalysis in developing sustainable chemical technologies and the challenges associated with their implementation 6. basics of new technologies in the generation of renewable energy and chemicals. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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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. Explanation of Reading List: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
18 |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 57 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Written Exam | 1.5 hours | second | 70 | August resit for Year 2 students only. See notes. | Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) Assignment comprising of a 3000 word essay to test general understanding of the concepts introduced and their appropriate illustration with examples taken from lecture material and from other sources. This work is not marked anonymously Written Examination Year 3 (and Year 4) students resit at the next normal opportunity. | |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | second | 30 | No | Assessment 1 |