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 | YEAR 3 CHEMISTRY PROJECT (BSC. LEVEL) | ||
Code | CHEM356 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr H Zhang Chemistry Zhanghf@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): |
Normally, completion of year 3 of an BSc Chemistry programme. |
Aims |
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This module is a BSc level Year 3 mini project. In this module, students will be assigned an extended experiment on a synthetic (organic or inorganic), physical (catalysis, electrochemistry,surface science, modelling, nanoparticles) or interdisciplinary theme, according to their own interests and abilities, and therefore the aims of the module will differ slightly according to topic. The topic does not necessary have to be research or laboratory based, although these would be expected to cover the majority of cases. Subject to the Module Director''s approval literature-based projects, web design projects and possibly even projects that involve interaction with a local school could be offered. Depending on the exact nature of the project undertaken the general aims of the module are:
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Learning Outcomes |
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Dpending on the precise emphasis of the individually tailored project, by the end of the module, students should be able to:
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Laboratory Work - |
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Other - |
Syllabus |
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1 Organic Students will carry out a three-step target synthesis. They will be given a target molecule, and will then prepare a short report detailing its proposed synthesis; the synthesis will be the subject of a literature search in the Chemistry library, and an introductory course on the use of appropriate sources will be given. This will occupy the first two weeks. Students will then have eight weeks to complete the 3 steps and characterise the compounds using spectroscopic and analytical methods. They will then prepare a written report and present their results Inorganic Students will be given one of seven extended experiments in transition metal chemistry. Typical topics might be: ruthenium(II)-phosphine chemistry, nickel-tetra azamacrocycle chemistry and template macrocycl e synthesis, the effect of phosphine ligands on cobalt-catalysed hydro-formylation, or nickel-phosphine complexes as catalysts for C-C coupling reactions in organicchemistry. Initially, the experiments will follow a script, and collaboration will be required, e.g. for the synthesis of the phosphine ligands, or precursor compounds for the macrocycles. Subsequently, there will be the opportunity to carry out new reactions for which the outcome is unknown. They will then prepare a written report, including an account of previous work in the literature, which will require library work. Physical Students will be given an extended experiment in an area of physical chemistry, such as the preparation and properties of nanoparticles. Some degree of collaboration may be required initially, but students will mostly work independently, with the opportunity to perform experiments for which t he outcome is unknown. They will then prepare a written report, including an account of previous work in the literature, which will require library work.
As an alternative to one of the extended experiments, students may be offered the opportunity of being assigned to an academic supervisor, who will devise a short research project that will be performed in that supervisor''s laboratory. They will then prepare a written report, including an account of previous work in the literature, which will require library work. |
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 |
100 |
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110 | ||||
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Private Study | 40 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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Coursework | Whole Session | 35 | Standard University Policy applies - see Department/School handbook for details. | Assessment 1 | ||
Coursework | Whole Semester | 50 | Assessment 2 | |||
Coursework | Whole Semester | 15 | Assessment 3 Notes (applying to all assessments) Written Report This work is not marked anonymouslyPerformance in the laboratory or applied to project work Work marked in students presence to allow for immediate feedback or students lab book marked. Anonymous marking impossible. Oral Presentation Made by the students in front of their peers and academic supervisors, and assessed by the latter. Anonymous marking impossible. |