School of Physical and Geographical Sciences  
 
 
CHE-20031 Structural Inorganic Chemistry  
Co-ordinator: Dr Katherine Haxton    Room: LJ1.43, Tel:34209  
Teaching Team: Dr Rob  Jackson, Dr Richard  Jones Dr David  McGarvey Dr Graeme  Jones Dr Vladimir Zholobenko Dr Susana Teixeira Dr Falko  Drijfhout Mrs Monica  Heaney Dr Chrystelle  Egger Dr Tess  Phillips, Dr Richard  Darton, Miss Chloe  Harold, Miss Laura  Hancock, Dr Michael  Edwards, Dr Aleksandar  Radu, Dr Matthew  O'Brien, Dr Martin  Hollamby,  Joseph  Harrity,  Nigel  Young  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 2 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
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Programme/Approved Electives for
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Barred Combinations
None

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

Description

This is a core module for all chemistry degree programmes at Keele and covers structural aspects of inorganic chemistry, including organometallic compounds. The module is taught through lectures, laboratory practicals and problem classes. In addition, the range of learning activities is designed to further progress development of Keele's Graduate Attributes with an emphasis on high standards of record-keeping, practical skills, written communication, information literacy, presentation, numeracy and professionalism.
Aims
To develop depth of knowledge and understanding of advanced inorganic and organometallic chemistry topics spanning symmetry, structure, bonding, mechanism and function.
To further develop data processing and analysis skills.
To further develop practical chemistry laboratory skills
To further develop problem solving and scientific writing skills.
To further develop skills in the use of peer-reviewed scientific literature.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Analyse the symmetry properties of molecules using group theory to predict and relate aspects of molecular structure, bonding and spectra.
will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 4
Rationalise the chemical and spectroscopic properties of organometallic compounds and coordination complexes in terms of molecular structure and bonding. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 3, 4
Describe and explain the theoretical principles underpinning x-ray diffraction techniques and their use in determining crystal structures. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 4
Analyse x-ray diffraction data to determine the structures of crystalline solids. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 4
Discuss and explain the principal features and applications of selected homogenous, heterogenous and hybrid catalysts. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2, 4
Discuss, describe and explain the roles and properties of selected biological inorganic systems. will be achieved by assessments: 1, 4
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. will be achieved by assessments: 2
Perform practical chemistry skills competently, including the use of appropriate chemistry laboratory instrumentation, by interpretation of procedures presented in the style of an academic chemistry journal. will be achieved by assessments: 3
Analyse and interpret complex chemical, numerical and spectrocopic data obtained from laboratory experiments. will be achieved by assessments: 2, 3
Study hours
Lectures: 23 hours
Laboratory practicals and problem classes: 43 hours
Class Test: 1 hour
Independent study: 83 hours
Description of Module Assessment
01: Class Test weighted 10%
In-class tests
A 1-hour class test employing a variety of question styles, seen and unseen
02: Paper weighted 20% (min pass mark of 40)
2000 word scientific paper
A report (2000 words) in the format of a short paper for an academic chemistry journal based on one of the laboratory practicals and assessed for data analysis/evaluation, reference to literature and compliance with standards of writing, referencing and presentation in chemistry.
03: Practical Exam weighted 20% (min pass mark of 40)
An extended practical examination
An extended laboratory-based chemistry practical examination equivalent to two practical sessions, covering a range of advanced practical tasks and data analysis.
04: Unseen Exam weighted 50% (min pass mark of 40)
2-hour unseen examination
This 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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