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Module Title	Chemistry Topics
Module Code	CS301
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Andreas Heise	Office Number	X124
Level	3	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To develop an understanding of the compound types in organometallic chemistry.
To appreciate the nature of the bonding interactions in organometallic compounds and what factors influence their stability.
To outline common mechanistic aspects of reactions and catalytic cycles involving organometallic compounds.
To introduce the basic principles of surface chemistry and to distinguish between different types of interfaces.
To develop an understanding of polymer materials in terms of their preparation and physical properties.

Learning Outcomes

The students should be able to:

Predict the stability of organometallic compounds.
To suggest plausible mechanisms of catalytic cycles based on organometallic compounds.
Know reaction types for organometallic compounds.
To determine and apply adsorption isotherms.
To design a theoretical heterogeneous surface for a particular catalytic process.
To apply surface treatment to industrial processes including catalysis, detergency, wetting and colloidal systems.
To link knowledge of polymer characterisation to properties of particular polymers.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	33
Tutorials	3
Laboratories	0
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	39

Total	75
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NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus