UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: CHM3004
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 6
MODULE TITLE: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
PRE-REQUISITE(S): None
CO-REQUISITE(S): None
COMPENSATABLE WITHIN THIS PROGRAMME: Yes
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR:
Students will apply knowledge and understanding to the solution of unfamiliar chemical
problems in selected areas of inorganic chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on designing an
experimental approach and relating key concepts from all four main branches of chemistry in a
variety of contexts, both theoretical and practical in nature.
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 50% EXAMINATION 50%
Give Subject Assessment Panel Group to which module should be linked ......CHM
Minimum pass mark for professional body accreditation ........n/a........................
JACS Code: F100
MODULE AIMS: To explore key theoretical concepts in selected areas of inorganic chemistry
through the design and execution of experimental investigations, and workshops, and to
produce professional reports of these investigations.
ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: After completing the module the student should be able
to:
 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of advanced concepts in inorganic chemistry
and use this knowledge to solve complex, real-world chemical problems
 Design complex laboratory experiments related to inorganic chemistry, but also covering
all four disciplines of chemistry, then use instrumental methods to obtain data evaluate
the results and respond to feedback
 Use a variety of methods to retrieve, interpret and analyse chemical information and
communicate the results in an extended laboratory report.
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Students will apply knowledge and understanding to the solution of unfamiliar chemical
problems in selected areas of inorganic chemistry, but also encompassing organic, physical and
analytical chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on applying key concepts in a variety of contexts,
both theoretical and practical in nature.
Examples of advanced topics in inorganic chemistry which may be included include:
heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis; catalytic cycles and mechanisms; synthesis of
novel materials; bio-inorganic chemistry; industrial applications of inorganic chemistry;
organometallic compounds; metallomes; radiochemistry; spectroscopy.
Students work both individually and in small teams in practical sessions which are integrated
with selected themes to embed key theoretical concepts.