CHE-20065 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2021/22

Employing a variety of assessment methods, this module introduces students to a range of theoretical models that are able to account for many of the experimentally observed properties of quantum systems, f-block chemistry, electrolyte solutions and the diffraction of x-rays by crystals.

This module aims to provide students with insight into a range of theoretical models that are able to account for many of the experimentally observed properties of quantum systems, f-block chemistry, electrolyte solutions and the diffraction of x-rays by crystals.

Intended Learning Outcomes

discuss, apply and evaluate theories of electrolyte solutions through problem solving and analysis of experimental data: 1,2
calculate molecular partition functions and selected thermodynamic quantities from physical and spectroscopic data, and interpret their values at the molecular level: 2
account for the reactivity and properties of the f-block elements and their compounds in terms of modern concepts in chemistry: 1,2
discuss, apply and evaluate theoretical models of x-ray diffraction phenomena through problem-solving and analysis of x-ray diffraction data to determine the elementary structures of crystalline materials: 1,2
use advanced features of spreadsheets to manipulate, model and analyse experimental data: 1
describe and explain the principles of quantum mechanics and the Schrodinger equation, and apply these to the predict the behaviour of model atomic and molecular systems: 2

Study hours

Scheduled Learning/Teaching:
Lectures, assessment briefings, formative assessments and workshops- 31 hrs
Laboratory work - 19 hrs
Independent Study:
Independent Study - 100 hrs

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment