CH1I2: Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry

Module Provider:

School of Chemistry

Number of credits:

10 [5 ECTS credits]

Level:

C (Certificate)

Terms in which taught:

Spring

Module Convenor:

Prof DJ Cardin

Pre-requisites:

A level Chemistry

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

CH1FC1 or CH1FC2 CH1I1

Module version for:

2006/7

Aims:
The module aims to provide the students with a background in main group and transition metal chemistry.

Assessable learning outcomes:
Students should be able to display a knowledge of the chemistry of the s and p block elements of groups 1, 2 and 17 and their compounds. They should have a fundamental understanding of the chemistry of the elements of the first transition series.

Additional outcomes:
Work on this module will improve students' practical and descriptive skills.

Outline content:
M J Almond (10 lectures) - Introduction to Systematic Inorganic Chemistry.
Chemistry of the s- and p-block elements of groups 1, 2 and 17.
C J Cardin (10 lectures) - d-Block Elements.
Trends in physical and chemical properties. Brief survey of chemistry of Sc to Ni. Co-ordination compounds: ligands, geometries, isomerism

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Two one-hour lectures per week with approximately three tutorials and three workshops on related material. In addition, students will attend twelve hours of practical over the duration of the module.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework
Students will attend tutorials and workshops on the material covered in this module. Attendance is compulsory at both. Both tutorial work and workshop problems will form the basis of the open-book examination held at the end of the term. Practical work will be assessed both through work in the laboratory and the resultant reports. Tutorials and practical reports must be submitted by the named date.
Relative percentage of coursework: Practical work 30%
Penalties for late submission
In accordance with Faculty policy 10% of marks will be deducted from practical work which is submitted up to one week late. Work submitted later than this will receive no credit unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Examinations
One one-hour written paper will be taken during the Part 1 examination period. 50%
One one-hour open book examination at the end of the term based on tutorial and workshop material 20%
Requirements for a pass in this module
A mark of 40% overall.
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in September for end of module exam.