| Module Title |
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
| Module Code |
CHM1038 (ITS: CS406) |
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Faculty |
Science & Health |
School |
Chemical Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
The purpose of this module is to develop knowledge in Advanced Inorganic Chemistry and the application of various characterisation techniques for the investigation of inorganic compounds. Basic and advanced aspects of these techniques will be discussed together with their application in the identification of a range of inorganic compounds and materials. Single X-ray and neutron diffraction will be discussed together with applications in structural science. An aim is to present a comprehensive overview of bio-organometallic and bio-inorganic chemistry, and some applications of organometallic chemistry.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the chemical, spectroscopic and diffraction techniques used in the analysis of inorganic compounds and materials.
2. Describe the importance and relevance of metals in bioinorganic chemistry.
3. Understand the basis and application of diffraction techniques in the analysis of solid state materials.
4. Understand molecular and crystallographic symmetry in salts and molecular solids.
5. Understand the role and function of the Cambridge Structural Database as an archive for structural data and physicochemical data such as melting points. Describe how functional groups, reactivity can be analysed from structural data.
6. Understand the role and importance of polymorphism in solid state chemistry and pharmaceutical drugs.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | A total of 24 hours lectures (plus possible hybrid online/recorded) will be provided with 1-2 tutorials/demonstrations on relevant sections of the course. Several PDFs will be sent for analysis and review. The 24 hrs should be regarded as total hrs and not just assigned timetabled hourly lectures. | | Directed learning | 40 | Reading and understanding the review articles; Inorganic problem solving; Use of resources such as the Mercury program with the available CIF files | | Independent Study | 60 | Studying notes and lectures; reading assigned book chapters and review articles [the CSD, various structural science and Bioinorganic reviews] available from Loop.dcu.ie |
| Total Workload: 124 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10267 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 100% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | John Gallagher | Module Teacher | Andrew Kellett |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Formal Examination | End-of-Semester Final Examination | 100% | End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
a,
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
n/a
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Smart & Moore: 0, Solid State Chemistry, 2nd, Chapters 1-3,
- Gerard Jaouen (Editor): 2005, Bioorganometallics, Blackwell Scientific,
- Hay: 2005, Structural methods in Inorganic Chemistry, Wiley,
Articles:
- J.L. Hodeau and R. Guinebretiere: 2007, Crystallography: Past and Present, Applied Physics. A, 89, 813-823, DOI: 10.1007/s00339-007-4223-2, 522651
- 2002: Applications of the Cambridge Structural Database, Acta Crystallographica Section B, B58, 407-422, 0108-7681, 522652, 1
- Symmetry of van der Waals molecular shape and melting points of: New Journal of Chemistry, 28, 967-979,
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Other Resources
- 1: http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk, Mercury Graphics program, 2026, Mercury graphics program for visualizing CIFs, Cambridge Structural Database, Cambridge
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Additional information will be provided on CHM1038 via e-mail and Loop. There will be further information provided regarding the Cambridge Structural Database, Mercury graphics package and CIF files. |
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