APPLICATIONS OF ORGANOMETALLIC, TRANSITION AND MAIN GROUP CHEMISTRY - 2022/3
Module code: CHEM039
Module Overview
The module is designed to develop an advanced understanding of specific areas of inorganic chemistry that have not yet been investigated. This includes aspects of organometallic chemistry, transition and main group chemistries. Emphasis is on applications in homogeneous catalysis.
Module provider
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Module Leader
TURNER Scott (Chst Chm Eng)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 7
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 106
Lecture Hours: 30
Tutorial Hours: 4
Guided Learning: 10
Module Availability
Semester 1
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
None.
Module content
Indicative content includes:
- relationship between organic and inorganic chemistry through the isolobal principle. Basic concepts such as hapticity. 18 electron rule and deviation from the rule, an MO approach to bonding.
- occurrence, reactivity, preparation and structures of transition metal carbonyls. Modes of coordination. Phosphine ligands and Tolman plots. The effect and evidence for backbonding in metal complexes with ligands that coorindate in a similar fashion to CO e.g alkenes, alkynes, phosphines, hydrogen.
- synthesis and structure of complexes containing alkene and alkyne, allyl and butadiene ligands. Carbene complexes. Metathesis reactions.
- structure, synthesis and bonding in complexes of cyclo-pentadienyl and related cyclic ligands
- metal complexes as homogeneous catalysts. Discussion of processes such as alkene hydrogenation, oxidative addition, reductive ellimination, hydroformylation, Tennesee-Eastmen acetic anhydride process, Fischer-Tropsch, Monsanto and Cativa process.
- extension of isolobal theory and Wades rules towards polyhedral electron counting schemes to rationalize structures.
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | COURSEWORK | 20 |
| Examination Online | ONLINE OPEN BOOK 4 hour EXAM | 80 |
Alternative Assessment
None.
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate
achievement in the defined learning outcomes with specific emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking in a field at the forefront of modern inorganic chemistry research.
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
- Coursework problem set (20%) addressing LO1-LO6
- Open book online examination (80%) addressing LO1-LO6
Formative assessment
Tutorials and revision classes where students can complete specific seen and unseen tutorial problems, integrated discussion and questions in lectures to consolidate knowledge, in-class exercises and examples are discussed throughout the module. Directed reading and in class discussion of research articles.
Feedback
Detailed individual feedback is given on coursework problem sets, during workshops and lecture discussions.
Module aims
- Introduce content from the fundamentals to advanced aspects of transition metal and main group organometallic chemistry
- Illustrate the reactivity of selected organometallic compounds and show how these may be used as a tool for the synthesis of complex molecules
- Through extra assigned reading to enable a deeper understanding of structures, reactivity patterns and spectroscopy of organometallic chemistry.
- Fully develop the various electron counting schemes that facilitate the rationalization of structures.
- To explore modern developments in homogeneous catalysis.
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
| 001 | Discuss and explain theories of metal-ligand bonding in transition metal organometallic compounds (LO1, C, K) | KC |
| 002 | Review the nature and role of organometallic compounds in the synthesis of important organic compounds (LO2, C, K) | KC |
| 003 | Use electron counting models to rationalize the structure of metal organic clusters (LO3, C, K) | KC |
| 004 | Apply appropriate critical, original, analytical and cognitive skills in solving problems (LO4, T, P). | PT |
| 005 | Critically evaluate aspects of current research in organometallic and inorganic materials chemistry (LO5, C, K, T, P) | KCPT |
| 006 | Discuss the use of TM and main group organometallic as homogeneous catalysts (LO6, C, K) | KC |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:
Provide a critical understanding of the links between inorganic and organic chemistry though the topic of organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis. Encourage learners to apply their knowledge to solve problems in synthesis and structure elucidation.
The learning and teaching methods include:
- Lectures
- Revision classes
- Tutorials
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: CHEM039
Other information
None.
Programmes this module appears in
| Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry MChem | 1 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
| Chemistry with Forensic Investigation MChem | 1 | Optional | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2022/3 academic year.