CHE-20065 - 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 FHEQ level 4 Chemistry or equivalent.

Barred Combinations

CHE-20081

Description for 2024/25

This module introduces a range of theoretical models that can account for many of the experimentally observed properties of quantum systems, f-block chemistry, electron deficient compounds, main group organometallics, electrolyte solutions and the diffraction of x-rays by crystals.

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
calculate molecular partition functions and selected thermodynamic quantities from physical and spectroscopic data, and interpret their values at the molecular level: 3
account for the reactivity and properties of the f-block elements and their compounds in terms of modern concepts in chemistry: 2
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: 2,3
use advanced features of spreadsheets to manipulate, model and analyse experimental data: 1
describe and explain the principles of quantum mechanics and the Schrodinger equation, and apply these to the predict the behaviour of model atomic and molecular systems: 3
describe and explain the bonding in electron deficient compounds and the application of Wade's rules: 3
interpret nomenclature and describe the properties and methods of synthesis of main group organometallic compounds: 3

Study hours

Active learning hours:
Lectures, assessment briefings and workshops: 39 hrs
Laboratory work: 17 hrs
Independent Study:
Coursework preparation: 52 hrs
Other independent study: 39 hrs
Exam: 3 hrs

School Rules

Successful completion of FHEQ level 4 Chemistry or equivalent.

Description of Module Assessment