CHE-20059 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

This module introduces students to a range of theoretical models that are able to account for many of the experimentally observed properties of quantum systems, f-block chemistry, electron deficient compounds, main group organometallics, electrolyte solutions, enzyme catalysis and inhibition, phases, macromolecular systems and the diffraction of x-rays by crystals. Via assessment, students will learn and practice advanced spreadsheet functions, have their first experience of an in-person oral examination, and continue to develop their professional writing and presentation skills.

This module aims to:
- develop a depth of knowledge and understanding of advanced physical and structural chemistry topics and concepts, including theoretical models that account for many of the experimentally observed phenomena and properties of a wide range of chemical systems.
- develop problem-solving skills through data retrieval, generation, processing, and analysis.
- develop experimental and analytical laboratory skills
- develop scientific writing and oral communication skills

Intended Learning Outcomes

discuss, apply and evaluate theories of electrolyte solutions through problem solving and analysis of experimental data.: 1,4
determine analytes and their associated standard deviations through problem solving and analysis of experimental data.: 1,4
describe and explain the principles of quantum mechanics and the Schodinger equation, and apply these to the predict the behaviour of model atomic and molecular systems.: 4
calculate molecular partition functions and selected thermodynamic quantities from physical and spectroscopic data, and interpret their values at the molecular level.: 4
discuss and analyse kinetic models of enzyme catalysis and inhibition to predict their defining characteristics and to determine system parameters and the type of inhibition from experimental data.: 3,4
account for the reactivity and properties of the f-block elements and their compounds in terms of modern concepts in chemistry.: 2,4
apply physicochemical principles to describe, illustrate, explain, interpret and deduce selected properties associated with physical equilibria for pure substances, ideal and non-ideal mixtures.: 4
discuss, apply and evaluate theoretical models of selected macromolecular systems and aggregates through problem solving and analysis of experimental data.: 3,4
discuss, apply and evaluate theoretical models of x-ray diffraction phenomena through problem-solving and analysis of x-ray diffraction data to determine the elementary structures of crystalline materials.
: 2,4
use advanced features of spreadsheets to manipulate, model and analyse experimental data.: 1,3
describe and explain the bonding in electron deficient compounds and the application of Wade's rules.: 4
interpret nomenclature and describe the properties and methods of synthesis of main group organometallic compounds.: 4

Study hours

Scheduled Learning/Teaching:
Lectures, assessment briefings, formative assessments and workshops: 72 hrs
Laboratory work: 30 hrs
Open book exams: 3.5 hrs
Face-to-face interview: 15 min slot

Independent Study:
Coursework preparation, including proforma for the face-to-face interview: 100 hrs
Other independent study: 94 hrs

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment