NES2403 : Inorganic Chemistry
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Keith Izod
- Lecturer: Professor Andrew Benniston, Professor Andrew Houlton, Dr Simon Doherty, Dr Lee Higham, Dr John Errington
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To build on Stage 1 course material to provide an understanding of the electronic and structural properties and reactivities of the main-group elements and transition metals. To introduce fundamental ideas of bonding and to show how these lead to real-world applications in catalysis, materials chemistry and elsewhere.
Outline Of Syllabus
Throughout the module, students will be exposed to topics such as:
Bonding models for transition metal complexes
Ligand types and their donor/acceptor properties
Descriptive transition metal chemistry
Substitution and electron-transfer reactions in inorganic chemistry
Chemical applications of symmetry
Main group chemistry – bonding and properties of simple main group compounds.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Canvas online Quiz |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | End of Semester 1 formative examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 22 | 0:50 | 18:20 | Revision for end of semester 1 formative examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | Preparation for tutorial sessions |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 44 | 1:00 | 44:00 | Traditional and flipped lecture sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 22 | 0:50 | 18:20 | Revision for end of Semester 2 examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 4:00 | 4:00 | Preparation for online Canvas quiz |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:30 | 2:30 | End of Semester 2 examination |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Tutorial/feedback sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 42:50 | 42:50 | Background reading to broaden knowledge beyond the delivered material |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 44 | 1:00 | 44:00 | Study prior to lectures and workshops and reflection on lecture material afterwards |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
A variety of methods will be used for delivery of the material and to ensure that students actively engage with the subject matter. Traditional lecture delivery is accompanied by ‘flipped’ lectures based on provision of recorded online material and accompanying exercises for students to view in advance of interactive sessions exploring their understanding. Tutorial sessions are provided to help students consolidate their understanding and offer feedback to small group tutorials.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 150 | 2 | A | 100 | End of module examination |
Zero Weighted Pass/Fail Assessments
| Description | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | M | Canvas Quiz |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 1 | A | Semester 1 module material |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The formative exam will assess the level of knowledge and understanding from topics studied in semester 1. This will allow the module team to review and feedback on any topic which may have been problematic.
The summative written examination will assess the level of knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the module. The examination will present students with questions from a selection of topics learnt throughout semester 1 and 2 module content.
The pass/fail in-course assessment will assess the student’s understanding of group theory.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NES2403's Timetable