| Unit name | Materials Chemistry: The Materials World |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CHEM10016 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Davis |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
N/A |
| Co-requisites |
CHEM10013 Building Blocks of Chemistry |
| School/department | School of Chemistry |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
. The aim of this unit is to introduce students to functional materials chemistry that will underpin future cutting-edge technological developments. The unit introduces key classes of materials and associated thematic application areas where developments in functional materials by chemists will make significant contributions. The unifying focus is on how composition, structure and crystallinity at the molecular scale links to the materials properties and explaining how and why these materials are used in real-world practical applications in areas such as catalysis, polymer science, biomaterials and nanotechnology. 1. Rough Guide to the World of Functional Materials (4 lecture equivalents). Introduction to core classes of materials and key general properties and thematic applications. 2. Elementary Materials (8 lecture equivalents). Carbon: Allotropes, micro-and nanostructured carbon; Metals: Bulk structure and properties, alloys, nanoparticles. 3. Crystalline and non-crystalline materials (12 lecture equivalents). Ionic crystals: simple binary compounds, colour centres; Polymers: synthesis, mechanical properties; Amorphous materials: formation and properties.
By the end of the unit students will be able to: 1. Distinguish the nature of the bonding and the structure of key archetype materials. 2. Explain the link between a materials structure and properties using appropriate examples. 3. Use suitable examples to articulate the application of materials in thematic areas.
.We have used the term ‘lecture equivalents’ throughout to facilitate maximum flexibility in teaching in large group sessions. Chemistry units are often taught using traditional lectures delivered by single academics. In this unit we will apply team teaching with no one academic delivering an entire course (minimum two). The unit will employ a blended learning approach involving a mixture of lecture, online resources, individual student-led enquiry and team-based student led enquiry.
Summary of approximate student workload: Self-study and continuous assessment: 171 hours. Lectures/lecture equivalents: 24 hours. Tutorials/workshops: 5 x 1 hour.
Total: 200 hours
Formative assessments: Timed problem sheets to test key understanding of ILO 1
Summative assessments: Synoptic questions to test ILOs 1 and 2 in small group workshop classes (5 x 15%). Extended review as capstone linking ILOs 1,2 with 3 (25%)
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
