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CHE-30038 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 17 May 2024

CHE-30038 - Chemical Kinetics, Photochemistry and Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms
Coordinator: David Mcgarvey Room: LJ1.05 Tel: +44 1782 7 34142
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module develops and brings together theories, concepts and models from physical and inorganic chemistry and spectroscopy to account for experimental observations of inorganic and organic reactions and the physical and chemical properties of electronically excited states (photochemistry). A distinctive feature of the module is the analysis and interpretation of data and observations in peer-reviewed research articles. The principal topics are (i) Advanced Chemical Kinetics (ii) Photochemistry (iii) The Mechanisms of Reaction involving Transition Metal Complexes.

Aims
The aim of this module is to develop and bring together theories, concepts and models from physical and inorganic chemistry and spectroscopy to account for experimental observations of inorganic and organic reactions and the physical and chemical properties of electronically excited states (photochemistry).

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-30038/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Analyse kinetic models to obtain kinetic and thermodynamic parameters (rate constants, activation parameters, thermodynamic quantities) and make predictions concerning their behaviour under varying experimental conditions: 2
Analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative experimental data for different types of reactions of metal complexes with specific reference to the most likely mechanism and transition states for the reactions: 3
Locate, extract, interpret and analyse qualitative, quantitative, methodological and conceptual information from peer-reviewed research articles: 1,2
Model, analyse and simulate experimental data using advanced features of Excel: 2
Integrate existing knowledge and skills with the terminology and principles associated with the physical and chemical properties of electronically excited states to interpret, explain and analyse photochemical observations and experimental data: 3
Analyse and interpret spectroscopic and theoretical data and use to elucidate and rationalise the proposed mechanism of transition metal catalysed transformations.: 1

Study hours

Workshops: 25 hours
Independent study: 125 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Coursework weighted 25%
Infographic task based on peer-reviewed research papers
Production of an infographic and annotated bibliography on a transition metal catalysed reaction, equivalent to 1000 - 1200 words.

2: Coursework weighted 25%
Problem-solving tasks based on kinetic models.
A set of problem-solving tasks related to kinetic models, some of which will involve use of the scientific literature. Indicative tasks include: Analysis, simulation and interpretation of data (some of which will require the use of advanced features of Excel) and observations; analysis and interpretation of models and concepts; location and extraction of information (some of which will require further calculations, assumptions, reasoning and research); making predictions and drawing conclusions based on information (some of which may be incomplete). Equivalent to ~1200 -1300 words.

3: Problem Sheets weighted 50%
Problem sheet related to inorganic reaction mechanisms and photophysics/photochemistry.
Problem sheet related to inorganic reaction mechanisms and photophysics/photochemistry (excited state processes). Some tasks may involve use of scientific literature and routine data analysis using Excel. Equivalent to ~2500 words.

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: 17 May 2024