Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
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 ListAny 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: 1,2communicate effectively how defects in solid structures can affect the properties of bulk materials: 2evaluate critically methods for analysis of solid materials and surfaces and apply these principles to solve problems: 1,2evaluate 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: 1,2critically evaluate literature data related to heterogeneous catalysis research: 1describe and explain the correlation between bonding in solids and their structures, and derive band structures for metals, insulators and semiconductors: 1,2
Lectures/Problem Class: 20 hoursPractical class: 2 hoursData analysis sessions: 4 hoursGuided independent study and revision: 122 hoursExam: 2 hours
Satisfactory progression from FHEQ Level 5 Chemistry modules or equivalent
Description of Module Assessment
1: Coursework weighted 35%Data Analysis ExerciseStudents 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 a report (equivalent to 1500 words), which would require interpretation and critical analysis of the provided research data and comparison with the published literature results.
2: Open Book Assessment weighted 65%Open Book AssessmentA mixture of time limited short and long assessment problems employing a range of question and answer formats. The student effort is equivalent to that required to prepare for and complete a 2 hour examination.