- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Ben Horrocks
- Lecturer: Dr Fabio Cucinotta, Professor Thomas Penfold
- Practical Supervisor: Dr Cristina Navarro Reguero
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
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Semester 1 Credit Value:
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30 |
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ECTS Credits:
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15.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System |
Aims
To explain the energetic and dynamics of chemical reactions in terms of detailed molecular behaviour; to provide an understanding of chemical nanoscience, and to review selected advanced experimental techniques. To practise and develop skills in molecular modelling.
To practise and develop skills in practical physical chemistry.
Outline Of Syllabus
Energetics and Dynamics
Molecular photophysics, Potential energy surfaces, Radiative decay, Nonradiative processes, Energy-gap law, Isomerisation, Energy transfer, Spin restriction, Marcus theory, Revision seminar
Molecular Modelling
Introduction to molecular modelling, Quantum concepts, basis functions, Ab initio quantum chemistry: Hartree-Fock and density functional theory, Applications of ab initio quantum chemistry, Molecular mechanics and applications, Revision seminar.
Chemical Nanoscience
Introduction to Chemical Nanoscience, Electronic structure of solids – tight binding and nearly-free electrons, Nanoparticles and Quantum dots – properties and synthesis, Applications of nanoparticles, Conductance in solids, Nanowires – properties and synthesis, Electron and probe microscopy, Revision seminar.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category |
Activity |
Number |
Length |
Student Hours |
Comment |
|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Preparation of laboratory key skills (Pass/Fail) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 8:00 | 16:00 | Preparation of laboratory practical reports (33%) |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 30 | 0:30 | 15:00 | 15 h Structured GL Online material. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 40 | 1:00 | 40:00 | Preparation and completion of online assessed coursework (67%) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | PiP lectures, scheduled LTA. |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 82:00 | 82:00 | Reading materials given with regard to module topics |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Office hour drop ins |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 58:00 | 58:00 | Opportunity to research further reading of the module topics within the module |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | PiP lectures / computational workshop |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 5 | 10:00 | 50:00 | practical sessions |
| Total | 300:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code |
Title |
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| CHY3201 | Advanced Physical Chemistry |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Students acquire knowledge and understanding through online lecture materials and drylabs. They learn to plan and organise their work by way of lecture materials which is also provide the necessary opportunity to practice note-taking. In practical classes competencies in practical procedures, observation, record-keeping, data handling, analysis and report writing, will be taught and learnt.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description |
Length |
Semester |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
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| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 50 | Examination |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code |
Module Title |
Semester |
Comment |
|---|
| 1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description |
Semester |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
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| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 25 | Laboratory practical report (25%) |
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 25 | Online class test on dry labs |
Zero Weighted Pass/Fail Assessments
| Description |
When Set |
Comment |
|---|
| Practical/lab report | M | Preparation of laboratory key skills (Pass/Fail) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written exam will test the student's knowledge and understanding of the principles of physical chemistry.
The modelling component and knowledge outcomes are examined by an online test via Canvas.
The laboratory component practical involves the assessment of a complex selection of skills learnt in about 4 experiments per student, spread over the major areas of physical chemistry.
Students are required to obtain at least 35% in the laboratory component in order for the examination mark to be included in the final module mark. Students who score
Study Abroad students may request to take their exam before the semester 1 exam period, in which case the format of the paper may differ from that shown in the MOF. Study Abroad students should contact the school to discuss this.
Reading Lists
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