HND Applied Chemistry
MidKent College
1. Title of the module Further Inorganic Chemistry
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Department responsible for management of the module SPS
Start date of the module September 2012
The number of students expected to take the module 15
Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module? None
The level of the module I
Number of credits which the module represents 15
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Year 2
Prerequisite/co-requisite modules none
Programme of study to which the module contributes HND/C Applied Chemistry
11. The intended subject specific learning outcomes
At the end of this module the student will be able to:
These will contribute to the following programme learning outcomes:
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Understand the structure of crystalline materials
Understand first row d block metal chemistry
Understand models of bonding in transition metal coordination complexes
Be able to report on homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.
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12. The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning
outcomes
At the end of the module the learner will be able to demonstrate:
a) decision making skills
b) Critical thinking skills
c) Ability to work with complex material
d) Communication and report writing skills
e) Ability to scan and organise data, abstract meaning from information and share knowledge with others
f) Effective self-management skills
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13. A synopsis of the curriculum
This module is an in-depth study of some current aspects of inorganic chemistry. The solid state, the first row d block
elements and transition metal complexes are examined in detail. These topics are then expanded to cover homogeneous
and heterogeneous catalysis.
The module offers opportunities for learners to research specialised areas and is appropriate for employees working in a
research environment or for learners wishing to work in this area or to continue study at a higher level.
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HND Applied Chemistry
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14. Indicative Reading List
 Barret J – Atomic Structure and Periodicity (RSC 2002) ISBN 0854046577 _
 Cotton F A, Wilkinson G and Gauss P L – Basic Inorganic Chemistry –– 3rd Ed (John Wiley, 1994)
ISBN 0471505323
 Cotton F A and Wilkinson G – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry – 5th Ed (John Wiley, 1988) ISBN 0471849979
 Jones C – d- and f-Block Chemistry (RSC 2001) ISBN 0854046372
 Mingos D M P –– Essentials of Inorganic Chemistry (Oxford University Press, 1995) ISBN 0198558481
 Norman N C – Periodicity and the s- and p-Block Elements (Oxford University Press, 1997) ISBN 0198559615
 Shriver D F and Atkins P W – Inorganic Chemistry – 3rd Ed (Oxford University Press, 1999) ISBN 019850330X
 Winter M J – Chemical Bonding (Oxford University Press, 1994) ISBN 0198556942
 Winter M J – d-Block Chemistry (Oxford University Press, 1994) ISBN 0198556969
 Burrows, Holman, Parsons, Pilling, Price – Chemistry3 (Oxford University Press, 2009) ISBN 978-0-19-927789-6
Websites: Royal Society of Chemistry
15. Learning and Teaching Methods, including nature and number of contact hours and total study hours which
will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes
The total learning time for the module will be 150 hours. The module will be delivered by means of lectures, seminars,
and practical work. Learners will be expected to undertake approximately 90 hours of independent study, including
research, required reading and answering assignments.
There will be 32 one hour lectures, 4 one hour supervision/problem sessions one per learning outcome and 8 half day
laboratory sessions (total 60 hours). This will include a variety of tasks, discussions, study materials and case studies,
practical’s, as appropriate to the topics being covered, with the focus being on the learning outcomes.
16. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes
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Laboratory practical reports and questions 20%(learning outcomes 1-4, generic outcomes d, e and f)
Problems for each learning outcome 20% (learning outcomes 1-4, generic outcomes a, b and c)
Coursework 60% (learning outcomes 1-4, generic outcomes a to f)
Learning outcome
To achieve this outcome a student must demonstrate
the ability to:
Understand the structure of crystalline materials
 Explain the structures of metals
 Explain the structure of ionic crystal structures
 Analyse data using specified methods for determining
Understand first row d block metal chemistry
 Discuss electron arrangements and explain the
lattice enthalpy
chemistry of first row d block metals
 Explain specified coordination chemistry of first row d
block metals
 discuss the stability of complexes in terms of stability
constants
 explain experimental observations in terms of the
relevant theory
Understand models of bonding in transition metal
coordination complexes
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 discuss the application of crystal field theory to account
for behaviour of tetrahedral and octahedral complexes
of first row d metal elements
 discuss the application of ligand field theory to account
for behaviour of octahedral complexes of first row d
metal elements
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Be able to report on homogeneous and
heterogeneous catalysis.
compare the ligand field and crystal field approach to
bonding in complexes
 Report on how catalysts function
 review industrial homogeneous catalysis
 research the use of industrial heterogeneous catalysts
including characteristics of their mode of action
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Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
This is an existing module and there are no new implications for learning resources.
As far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum, learning and teaching methods and forms of
assessment do not present any non-justifiable disadvantage to students with disabilities
Statement by the Director of Learning and Teaching: "I confirm I have been consulted
on the above module proposal and have given advice on the correct procedures and
required content of module proposals"
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Statement by the Head of Department: "I confirm that the Department has approved the
introduction of the module and will be responsible for its resourcing"
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Head of Department
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