Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
Completion of level 2 of a Chemistry programme such as that at Leeds, or equivalent
| CHEM2212 | Organometallics: from bonding to catalysis |
| CHEM3311 | Extended Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry |
CHEM3291, CHEM3292, CHEM3282, CHEM3283, CHEM3211, CHEM3216 (in part)
This module is not approved as a discovery module
On completion of this module students will be able to: Recognise, recall and explain: fundamental transition metal mechanistic chemistry which controls the reactivity of coordination or organometallic complex; structure-property relationships in such materials and how these can be utilised in applications. Students will also choose a further topic in different advanced level scientific areas underpinned by inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry and related fields.
The aim of this module is ensure students learn a range of topics in inorganic chemistry and are able to demonstrate their understanding to solve complex problems across these areas.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Describe and discuss confidently, accurately and in detail, using appropriate terminology, a range of topics in inorganic solution-based chemistry including catalysis and/or in inorganic materials chemistry. Apply these to systematically solve complex problems across these areas.
2. Explain and rationalise the fundamentals of one or more specialisms within the chemical sciences and apply these to the solution of a range of theoretical and applied problems.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a. Solve complex unknown problems
Advanced Organometallics and Catalysis:
1) Organometallic reactions: mechanisms and examples of these reactions in organic transformations.
2) Homogeneous catalysis: examples, mechanisms and applications
3) Heterogeneous catalysis: surface adsorption, thermodynamics and kinetics
Optional choices include:
Solid-state Materials :
4) Materials Structure and Bonding: crystal structure, nanostructure, defect structure, bonding types, electronic band structure.
5) Materials Properties: conductivity, mechanical properties, magnetism, properties of nanomaterials.
6) Materials Applications: energy storage, fuel cells, photovoltaics, magnets, biosensing, bioimaging.
Additional topics , may include:
7) f-block chemistry: coordination and stereochemistry, physical properties, chemical separation, radioactivity and reactor fuel technology.
8) Supramolecular chemistry: Fundamental non-covalent interactions, basic thermo-dynamics of association, types of molecular hosts, synthesis of mechanically-interlocked molecules, synthesis and application of metal-directed assemblies.
9) Electrochemistry: Fundamentals, electrode kinds, applications, dynamic electrochemistry and the effects of current.
Methods of assessment
The assessment details for this module will be provided at the start of the academic year.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 72 | 1 | 72 |
| Independent online learning hours | 5 | ||
| Private study hours | 128 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 72 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 205 | ||
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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