CHEM10080 Inorganic Chemistry

Academic Year 2022/2023

This is a foundation year module for medical students, which introduces to inorganic chemistry. It focuses on the molecular chemistry of main group elements, solid state chemistry and the chemistry of transition metals. There are numerous applications of the presented chemistry to biological and/or medicinal topics.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to: 1.To draw Lewis structures of molecules and apply the VSEPR model to describe the molecular shape. 2.To draw around ten different unit cells of solid compounds of the elements, AB, AB2 and AB3 structures. 3.To predict the stochiometry and shape of complexes from the nature of the central ion and the ligand involved.

Indicative Module Content:

The key topics of Main Group, Solid State and Transition Metal Chemistry will be taught.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Autonomous Student Learning

78
Total

102
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module consists of 24 lectures. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
BIOC00010 - Chemistry-Biochemistry


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Class Test: 3 in-class tests will be delivered through the trimester, each weighted at 10 %. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

30
Examination: 2 hour end of semester examination 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

70

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

You will able to assess your progress through self-assessment activities during the module.