Module: Organometallics and Polymer Chemistry

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Organometallics and Polymer Chemistry
Module Code	CS301
School	School of Chemical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Mary Pryce Semester 2: Mary Pryce Autumn: Mary Pryce
Module Teachers	Mary Pryce Mercedes Vazques Susan Kelleher RuairÃÂ Brannigan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination
Array

Description

The first half of this module will introduce organometallic chemistry, and cover aspects such as; bonding to low oxidation state metals, various coordination modes for ligands in organometallic compounds, in addition to the coordination of C-C multiple bonds & polyene type ligands. Reaction types for organometallic compounds, will be discussed in detail and their relevance to catalytic cycles. The second half of this module will introduce aspects of polymer chemistry. This will include synthetic mechanisms like step-growths and chain polymerisation, reaction kinetics as well as application examples of the most important classes of polymers, i.e. polyesters, polyamides and polyacrylates. The module will further introduce basic principles of polymer characterisation and polymer physics.

Learning Outcomes

1. Predict the stability of organometallic compounds
2. To suggest plausible mechanisms of catalytic cycles based on organometallic compounds
3. Know reaction types for organometallic compounds
4. Know the differences between and examples of the most important polymerisation reactions
5. Know basic polymer properties and be able to calculate polymer molecular weights

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	No Description
Independent Study	89	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Organometallic compounds
Nature of bonding to low oxidation state metals. Ligands in organotransition metal chemistry (eg CO or hydrides). Coordination of C-C multiple bonds & polyene ligands. Reaction types for organometallic compounds. Synthesis and application of organo compounds of group 1, 2, 13 & 14. Industrial catalytic cycles based on organometallic compounds.

Polymer preparation
brief overview

Polymer characterisation
molecular weight distribution, determination of molecular weight, thermal properties, instrumental methods to determine thermal properties. Conducting polymers.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AC	BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc.
AS	BSc in Analytical Science
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SMPSC	Single Module Prof. Science and Health

Date of Last Revision

01-FEB-11

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