2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CHEM2270 Organometallic and f-block Chemistry
10 creditsClass Size: 180
Module manager: Dr C Willans
Email: C.E.Willans@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
Level 1 in Chemistry or Level 2 in Joint Honours (Science) with Chemistry or equivalentThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- understand the relevance of organometallic compounds to the real world;
- recognise that there are consequences associated with choosing to use organometallic compounds;
- have an appreciation of the bonding and reactivity of organo-main group chemistry;
- recognise and be able to illustrate the importance of different types of bonding and structure in organo-transition metal chemistry;
- be able to carry out an electron count in an organometallic species;
- understand the unique characteristics of the lanthanide and actinide elements;
- assess the relative merits of available methods for chemical separation of these elements;
- understand the role that they play in modern technology;
- appreciate the chemical effects of radioactivity in the actinides and the relevance to toxicity and environmental pollution.
Syllabus
An introduction to the organometallic chemistry of the main group and transition metals using some of their important applications to illustrate the importance of different modes of bonding and reactivity.
An appreciation of different types of structures and the prediction of stability using electron counting.
An introduction to the chemistry of the lanthanides and actinides, with particular emphasis on coordination and stereochemistry, physical properties and their applications, and chemical separation.
The chemical effects of radioactivity and the relevance to reactor fuel technology; the toxicity of plutonium and the environmental problems associated with containment of reactor waste.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Private study hours | 78.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
78 hours:- reading for lectures and tutorials
- preparation of tuturoail and assessed work
- preparation for examination.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress is monitored through participation in tutorials and submission of assessed coursework.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Assessed coursework | 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: 05/11/2019 08:50:05
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