Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
This is a core module for the chemistry and medicinal chemistry degree programmes and covers key topics in molecular inorganic and organic chemistry which highlight how chemical processes can be used to synthesise molecules and builds upon the understanding of structure, reactivity and mechanism taught in Year 1. The range of learning activities is designed to further progress development of Keele's Graduate Attributes with an emphasis on high standards of key chemistry practical skills, record-keeping, written communication, presentation and information literacy.
Aims
1. To develop, expand upon and connect key concepts in molecular chemistry to provide a deeper understanding of the synthesis, structure, bonding, mechanism and function of organic and inorganic molecules.2. To further develop experimental and analytical laboratory skills.3. To further develop data processing and analysis skills. 4. To further develop problem solving and scientific writing skills.5. To further develop skills in the use of peer-reviewed scientific literature.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-20055/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
describe and explain the formation, properties and chemistry of heteroaromatic molecules, organometallic reagents, enolates, alicyclic compounds and free radicals: 1,2describe the origin, chemical properties and reactivity of enantiomers, diastereoisomers and conformational isomers: 1apply the principles of mechanism in organic chemistry to solve problems in organic synthesis: 1,2rationalise structure, magnetism, strength of formation and spectroscopic properties of transition metal coordination complexes and organometallic compounds by considering bonding and thermodynamic parameters: 112construct and interpret molecular orbital diagrams: 2apply laboratory practical skills to prepare organic and inorganic molecules and rationalise the results of experiments through the analysis of complex chemical, numerical and spectroscopic data and information located through database searches: 2keep an appropriately detailed contemporary laboratory diary recording the procedures, observations and results of experimental work: 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:
Scheduled teaching hours - 46 hrWorkshops/Tutorials - 16 hrLaboratory - 36 hrIndependent Study - 202 hr
Description of Module Assessment
1: Open Book Assessment weighted 65%Assessed ProblemsA mixture of time limited short and long assessment problems employing a range of question styles and answer formats. The student effort is equivalent to that required to prepare for and
complete a 3 hour examination.
2: Portfolio weighted 35%Coursework PortfolioA portfolio equivalent to 3500 words incorporating a number of assessments including laboratory exercises, scientific presentation, data analysis, professional
development and collaborative team working.