CHE-20055 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Successful completion of Level 4 FHEQ modules in Chemistry or equivalent.

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This is a core module for the chemistry and medicinal chemistry degree programmes and covers key topics in molecular inorganic and organic chemistry which highlight how chemical processes can be used to synthesise molecules and builds upon the understanding of structure, reactivity and mechanism taught in Year 1. The range of learning activities is designed to further your professional development as a chemist. In addition to increasing your knowledge of important chemical concepts, the module will also promote your chemistry practical skills, record-keeping, written communication, presentation and information literacy.

1. To develop, expand upon and connect key concepts in molecular chemistry to provide a deeper understanding of the synthesis, structure, bonding, mechanism and function of organic and inorganic molecules.
2. To further develop experimental and analytical laboratory skills.
3. To further develop data processing and analysis skills.
4. To further develop problem solving and scientific writing skills.
5. To further develop skills in the use of peer-reviewed scientific literature.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe and explain the formation, properties and chemistry of heteroaromatic molecules, organometallic reagents, enolates, alicyclic compounds and free radicals: 1
describe the origin, chemical properties and reactivity of enantiomers, diastereoisomers and conformational isomers: 1
apply the principles of mechanism in organic chemistry to solve problems in organic synthesis: 1
rationalise structure, magnetism, strength of formation and spectroscopic properties of transition metal coordination complexes and organometallic compounds by considering bonding and thermodynamic parameters: 1,2
construct and interpret molecular orbital diagrams: 1
apply laboratory practical skills to prepare organic and inorganic molecules and rationalise the results of experiments through the analysis of complex chemical, numerical and spectroscopic data and information located through database searches: 2,3
keep an appropriately detailed contemporary laboratory diary recording the procedures, observations and results of experimental work: 3
construct a thorough scientific report displaying professional standards of writing, referencing and presentation in the discipline in the style of a short scientific paper in an academic chemistry journal: 2

Study hours

Active Learning Hours (Total 126 hr):
Lectures/Workshops - 59 hr
Small group tutorials - 16 hr
Laboratory sessions - 45 hr
Exams - 2x3 hr
Independent Study Hours : 174 hr

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment