CH2501 Inorganic Chemistry 2

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Lectures 11am (4 per week) Tutorial 11 am (1 per week), Practical Classes: 2 per week 2-5 pm

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr J A McNulty

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr P Kilian, Dr A Stasch, Dr B A Chalmers, Dr A N Price, Dr J-W Bos

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The module includes lectures on bonding theory, metal complexes and organometallics, descriptive transition-metal chemistry, solid-state chemistry, and descriptive main-group chemistry.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS CH1402 OR ( PASS CH1401 AND PASS CH1601 )

Assessment pattern

3-hour Written Examination = 60%, Practical = 30%, Coursework / Presentation = 10%

Re-assessment

1.5 hr Written Examination 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

4 lectures, 1 tutorial and 2 x 3-hour afternoon practicals.

Scheduled learning hours

115

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

185

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Work as part of a team
  • Present work and findings in a professional manner, with attention to detail
  • Demonstrate independence of thought and reasoning
  • Test hypotheses, theories, methods and evidence within their proper contexts
  • Demonstrate active learning