2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CHEM3261 Fundamental Supramolecular Chemistry
10 creditsClass Size: 120
Module manager: Prof M J Hardie
Email: m.j.hardie@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
Level 2 of any BSc or MChem programme in chemistry or equivalentThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The objective of this interdisciplinary module is for students to learn the fundamental principles of molecular recognition and supramolecular chemistry.Any given molecule's supramolecular or non-covalent chemistry is what determines its function so a focused and coherent delivery of non-covalent chemistry will equip students with the ability to relate structure and function.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
(i) identify different types of non-covalent interactions.
(ii) Discuss and interpret the thermodynamics of host-guest interactions.
(iii) Discuss the molecular recognition properties of common receptors eg crowns, calixarenes etc.
(iv) Understand the principles of self-assembly and template directed syntheses of a broad range of complex molecular architectures.
(v) Understand and critically analyse 'Hot-topics' where the principles of supramolecular chemistry are applied to the design of functional architectures.
Syllabus
Fundamental non-covalent and labile interactions including cation interactions, metal ligand interactions and the hydrophobic effect. Hydrogen-bonding including Etters Rules and identifying H-bonding arrangements etc.
Basic thermodynamics including macrocyclic effect, multivalency, co-operativity, evaluating affinity. Refresher on biomolecular primary, secondary and tertiary structures. Types of molecular hosts including crown ethers, cryptands and calixarenes.
Template Directed Synthesis including discrete assemblies and interlocked architectures. Inorganic Architectures including helicates, grids, 3D polyhedra.
Functional supramolecular architectures including catalytic capsules, nanoscale vessels, molecular sensors and controlled molecular motion.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Lecture | 19 | 1.00 | 19.00 |
Private study hours | 79.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 21.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
- Reading of literature and course text books (24 hours)- Digestion of notes (24 hours) and
- Exam preparation (20 hours)
- Coursework preparation (11 hours)
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will be formally monitored through submission of assessed tutorial work (2 pieces) and attendance at lectures and workshops.Students will informally be monitored through performance in workshops.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Assignment | 1 x Coursework pieces | 12.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 12.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 88.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 88.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 07/01/2020
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