| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
CHY2201 Physical Chemistry
N/A
The module aims to review essential mechanistic principles and structural elucidation and the application of these to advanced chemical problems.
The course will cover problem solving of macrocyclic ligand synthesis and the preparation of inorganic complexes, emphasising the use of NMR spectroscopy to solve structures.
This module consists of a series of advanced written problem exercises, designed to test the application of mechanism, reactivity, structure, and spectroscopy
The Written assessment assesses learning across the taught course material and conceptual understanding of primary literature in the subject area
The course involves a series of formative advanced problem exercises, which will be delivered and completed over the course of the semester. Formative feedback, based on the answers provided by the students will be given in the workshop sessions on each exercise in order to enhance the performance in the subsequent exercises
The key concepts are reinforced and skills practiced during problem solving seminars
Written assignments allow students to access and review representative primary literature adding depth to conceptual understanding.
• enhanced knowledge and understanding of key mechanistic principles and structural elucidation
• The application of molecular modelling in chemistry for the understanding and prediction of molecular properties involves a critical appreciation of the underlying principles.
• Facility in applying basic physical chemistry principles to solve unseen problems in applied areas.
Cognitive or intellectual skills, able to:
• assess a problem and identify those areas of chemistry which are most pertinent to its solution
• present a rational and coherent chemical argument in order to solve problems
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 24 | 0:50 | 20:00 | Revision for end of semester assessment |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | Pre-recorded lecture material on how to problem solving |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Problem solving exercises provided via Canvas |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Background reading and practice of problem solving exerciese |
| Total | 100:00 |
The course involves a series of advanced problem exercises, which will be delivered and completed over the course of the semester. Formative feedback, based on the answers provided by the students, will be given on each exercise in order to enhance the performance in the subsequent exercises.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 180 | 1 | A | 100 | Open Book exam or alternative online assessment if no PiP exams due to social distancing |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | problem solving exercises |
The exam assesses problem solving ability of an interdisciplinary nature whilst the formative problem solving exercises are used to enhance students performance in the four topics covered within the module.
Study Abroad students may request to take their exam before the semester 1 exam period, in which case the format of the paper may differ from that shown in the MOF. Study Abroad students should contact the school to discuss this.
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