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On completion of this module, students are expected to:
- understand the nature of and predict the shape of atomic orbitals from the fundamental quantum numbers
- understand and predict the nature of bonding interactions in diatomics using molecular orbital theory
- distinguish and illustrate covalent and coordination bonds
- identify and predict the geometry of metal complexes
- assign oxidation states to ligands and metal ions
- apply the hard-soft-acid-base principle and chelate effects to determine relative product stability
- predict the magnetic behaviour and stability of complexes and their crystal field stabilisation energy
* Fundamentals of atomic structure and form of the periodic table.
* Bonding and molecular orbital theory for diatomics.
* General properties of the transition metals as elements and ions.
* Ligands and bonding to metals.
* Formation and stability of metal-ligand complexes
* Chelation and macrocyclic effects.
* Naming complexes.
* Molecular symmetry and point groups.
* Crystal field theory: fundamentals, applications and limitations.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Laboratories | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Total | 122 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: A 2-hour examination of topics covered in the course, using a mixture of recall and problem solving. | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 55 |
Lab Report: The lab journal kept throughout the eight practical sessions will form the basis for marking this component, along with sample quality. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Continuous Assessment: Students will take part in four small-group tutorials after completing and submitting question sheets. The answers will be discussed and a short quiz will be taken in the session. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Students will receive feedback on tutorials and lab reports through the semester. Question sheets used during the course are worked through in detail towards the end of the course ahead of the exam.
Name | Role |
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Dr Tom Hooper | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor James Sullivan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 11:00 - 11:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 12:00 - 12:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24, 26, 30, 33 | Tues 15:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 24, 26, 30, 33 | Thurs 15:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 24, 26, 30, 33 | Thurs 15:00 - 15:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 24, 26, 30, 33 | Fri 11:00 - 11:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 24, 26, 30, 33 | Fri 14:00 - 14:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 6 | Week(s) - 24, 26, 30, 33 | Fri 15:00 - 15:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 | Tues 15:00 - 17:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 | Wed 15:00 - 17:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 30 | Fri 15:00 - 17:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 6 | Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 | Thurs 15:00 - 17:50 |