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CHE-30043 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

CHE-30043 - Materials Chemistry and Catalysis
Coordinator: Vladimir Zholobenko Room: LJ0.07 Tel: +44 1782 7 34352
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Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

This 15 credit module covers solid state and surface chemistry, with an introduction to heterogeneous catalysis. The module builds on material taught at FHEQ Level 5, and provides students with an introduction to modern materials chemistry, including the characterisation and design of materials for specific applications.

Aims
This module aims to develop the principles of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry introduced at FHEQ Level 5 and covers basic solid state and surface chemistry, together with an introduction to heterogeneous catalysis.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-30043/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

evaluate systematically and critically the chemical, physical and structural properties of various materials and solid surfaces: 1,2
communicate effectively how defects in solid structures can affect the properties of bulk materials: 2
evaluate critically methods for analysis of solid materials and surfaces and apply these principles to solve problems: 1,2
evaluate critically methods for analysis of solid materials and surfaces and apply these principles to solve problems and carry out data analysis, including the use of specialised spectroscopic software: 1
critically evaluate literature data related to heterogeneous catalysis research: 1
describe and explain the correlation between bonding in solids and their structures, and derive band structures for metals, insulators and semiconductors: 2

Study hours

Lectures and Workshops: 24 hours
Practical classes and data analysis sessions: 12 hours
Guided independent study and revision: 114 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Coursework weighted 70%
Data Analysis Exercise
Students will be allocated individual sets of experimental data relevant to one or more topics presented in the module. They will analyse the data using specialised spectroscopic software and prepare an extended report (equivalent to 3000 words), which would require interpretation and critical analysis of the provided research data and comparison with the published literature results.

2: Class Test weighted 30%
1-hour class test
Problem solving questions (equivalent to ~1500 words effort) assessing students ability to apply and synthesise ideas from the taught content to the analysis of chemical, physical and structural properties of materials and solid surfaces. To be answered under controlled exam conditions

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023