| Unit name | Special Inorganic and Materials Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CHEMM0003 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Davis |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites | |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Chemistry |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit develops the inorganic and materials chemistry given in CHEM30019 to build to an advanced stage for the MSci level of study. The material covered will have a “research frontiers” theme, examining topics that are at the cutting edge of contemporary research. Workshops are integral to the unit.
This unit aims to provide a deepening understanding and widening knowledge of inorganic and materials chemistry, which is appropriate for a final year MSci student. The implications of these ideas are illustrated with real world examples to set them in context and highlight their relevance in the modern scientific world. The unit aims to explore key reactivity in new areas of chemistry which build upon and broaden concepts introduced in the first three years.
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, workshops and masterclasses (interactive seminar sessions of the whole class) and independent study, supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises. The Dynamic Laboratory Manual prvides an important e-learning resource in advance of workshop sessions. Pre-workshop online material will be provided to assist students with workshops.
Assessment of learning/Summative assessmsent End-of-unit timed, open-book Examination (100%)
Essential reading will be from the following books:
Inorganic Chemistry 6th Edition, M Weller, T Overton, J Rourke and F Armstrong, Oxford University Press 2014.
