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 FUNCTIONAL ORGANIC MATERIALS
Code CHEM241
Coordinator Dr TO McDonald
Chemistry
Thomas.Mcdonald@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2017-18 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements):

CHEM130  

Aims

The aims of this module are to:

  • Provide students with an understanding of how synthetic polymers and synthesised and characterised.
  • Enable students understand the relationship between the structure and properties of organic materials.
  • Develop knowledge on some important characterisation techniques used for organic materials.
  • Give the students an insight into some of the organic materials research ongoing at the University of Liverpool.



Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to; name common monomers and polymers, describe different synthetic routes to produce polymers and discuss basic characterisation of synthetic polymers.

Students will able to understand how to characterise organic crystalline and porous materials.

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of how functional organic materials are synthesised, and show an understanding of the relationship between the structure and properties of a material.

Students will be able to outline how to design materials for specific applications.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - 32 lectures covering the core content of the module

Paper register


Syllabus

The syllabus of CHEM 241 consists of:

  • Polymer synthesis
  • Polymer characterisation
  • Synthesis of functional organic materials
  • Using scattering techniques to characterise organic materials
  • The relationship between structure and properties in organic materials
  • Designing organic materials to specific applications

The majority of content in this syllabus will be new to 2nd year chemistry students and will be building on understanding gaining in CHEM130 and CHEM152.

In addition on the lectures, students will be required to undertake independent reading of the resources specified on the reading list.



Recommended Texts

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 32
32 lectures covering the core content of the module
          32
Timetable (if known) Paper register
 
           
Private Study 118
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Unseen Written Exam  180  Semester 1  80  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Written Exam 
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Coursework  These problem-based   Semester 1  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Three problem-based items of coursework. Notes (applying to all assessments) - none