Intro to Organometallic Chemistry (F1089)
Introduction to Organometallic Chemistry
Module F1089
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module will focus on the chemistry of organometallic compounds of the elements, that is molecular complexes containing metal-carbon bonds and/or metal-hydrogen bonds. The module will encompass the principles which govern the synthesis, structure, bonding, and industrially important catalytic chemistry of this class of compounds, and the reaction mechanisms associated with the latter.
Module learning outcomes
Electron count and assign oxidation states of organo-transition metal complexes
Understand the principles which govern the synthesis, structure and reactivity of s-, p-, and d-block elements
Understand the principles which govern the synthesis, structure, bonding and reactivity of Pi-complexes of the transition metals
Understand the principles and mechanisms of a range of industrially important processes catalysed by organometallic complexes
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 11 (1 hour) | 25.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 9 | 75.00% |
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 | Workshop | 1 hour | 01010101010 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 4 hours | 00002220000 |
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
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Ms Kristy Flowers
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Mr Chris Baker
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