Catalysis in Chemistry (F1110)
Catalysis in Chemistry
Module F1110
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module aims to introduce and describe catalysis, its industrial and environmental importance and the main different classes: heterogeneous, homogeneous and enzymatic catalysis. The module begins with introductory lectures on catalysis and green technologies, illustrating the very wide range of interesting and important applications of catalysis. Heterogeneous catalysis is of considerable importance to the chemical industry and this subject is discussed by a consideration of surface chemistry, modern techniques for studying surfaces and by the study of important organic and inorganic solid catalysts including the rapidly growing area of shape-selective catalysis. Homogeneous catalysis is also an extremely important subject both in synthesis and industrial chemistry and this subject will be covered in a series of lectures on important metal-catalysed processes. The important and growing areas of catalysis such as enzymatic and asymmetric catalysis will be explored for a range of important chemical reactions. Case studies based on important catalytic processes will be used throughout the module and lectures will be supported by workshops.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of catalytic processes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of how catalysis can occur heterogeneously and homogeneously
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the importance and mechanism of enzymatic and asymmetric catalysis
Demonstrate conceptual understanding of modern catalysis and its industrial and environmental importance
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T2 Week 9 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 01010101010 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Richard Layfield
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Prof Wendy Brown
Assess convenor
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