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 | FURTHER PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (MCHEM) | ||
Code | CHEM354 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr H Arnolds Chemistry Heike.Arnolds@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2016-17 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
CHEM260 Year 2 of MChem or BSc (Hons) Chemistry programme. UGT Students are expected to have completed CHEM260. PGT students should ha ve completed a BSc (Hons) Chemistry programme with an equivalent level of Physical Chemistry to CHEM260. |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to extend a student''s knowledge of Physical Chemistry, in particular to demonstrate the relationship between microscopic and macroscopic models for physical chemical phenomena, the quantum mechanical description of chemical bonding and the physical chemistry of electrochemical cells, surfactants and colloids. |
Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of the module, students should:
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - |
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Tutorial - |
Syllabus |
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1 The link between molecular and thermodynamic properties (10 lectures)
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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 |
33 |
5 |
38 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 112 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen Written Exam | 3 hours | Semester 2 | 80 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 2 Notes (applying to all assessments) Extended Problems This work is not marked anonymously August resit for PGT students if applicable. Integrated Master's students resit at the next normal opportunity. |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 3 sets (~6 hours eac | Semester 2 | 20 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 1 |