CHE-20029: Radicals, Phases and Supramolecular Chemistry

1. To develop depth of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of radical and supramolecular chemistry.
2. To develop and apply knowledge of phase equilibria of pure substances, and properties of mixtures.
3. To develop understanding of the properties of macromolecules in solution.
4. To further develop problem-solving skills through data retrieval, generation and analysis.
5. To further develop experimental and analytical laboratory skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Describe and explain the formation, chemical properties and reactivity of free-radicals and apply the principles of free-radical mechanisms to solve problems in organic synthesis. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
Describe and discuss non-covalent interactions, their role in host-guest chemistry and self assembly, and the functional applications of supramolecular systems. will be achieved by assessments: 1,3
Predict, explain and analyse trends in association constants for host-guest complexes by considering the thermodynamics of complex formation. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
Identify and rationalise perturbations in NMR/UV-visible spectra upon formation of a supramolecular assembly. will be achieved by assessments: 2,3
Apply physicochemical principles to describe, illustrate, explain, interpret and deduce the properties that are associated with physical equilibria for pure substances, and ideal and non-ideal mixtures. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
Describe and explain the defining characteristics of selected macromolecular systems and aggregates and the principles of operation of experimental techniques used to characterise them. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
Analyse experimental data to determine selected properties of macromolecular systems and aggregates. will be achieved by assessments: 2,3
Develop a broad range of synthetic and analytical laboratory skills in order to collect and interpret a range of analytical data to rationalise the outcomes of the experiments. will be achieved by assessments: 2

Study hours

Lectures: 23 hours
Class Test: 1 hour
Final Exam: 2 hour
Laboratory practicals, problem classes and data handling work: 42 hours
Independent study, preparation of course work: 82 hours

Description of Module Assessment

01: Class Test weighted 10%

In-class Test
A 1-hour class test employing a variety of question styles, seen and unseen

02: Laboratory Assessment weighted 40% (min pass mark of 40)

Portfolio of work related to laboratory practicals
Portfolio of pre-laboratory exercises, COSHH risk assessments, observations and full data analysis for the laboratory practicals.

03: Unseen Exam weighted 50% (min pass mark of 40)

2-hour unseen examination
The paper is split into two sections with a degree of choice in each section: Part A short answer questions, Part B long answer questions.

Version: (1.06B) Updated: 02/Oct/2013

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