Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences

Learning Methods

Practical

Module Offerings

6003APCHEM-SEP-CTY

Aims

This course builds on skills attained in Levels 4 and 5 and deals with the synthesis and analysis of monomeric and polymeric organic and inorganic materials, including relevant examples from the modern chemical and allied industries. Advanced chromatographic techniques, including tandem approaches, spectroscopy and spectrometry will be employed for analysis of the materials produced in the laboratory. Assessment will be via a lab report and an oral presentation.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Synthesise polymeric materials using modern chemical techniques.
2.
Evaluate and explain simple secondary physical behaviour in synthesised materials.
3.
Analyse polymeric and inorganic materials using modern chemical and instrumental techniques.
4.
Present information orally, using electronic media.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Modern approaches to materials chemistry; advanced polymers; coatings and layers; fabrication of thin films by self-assembly; supramolecular materials; exploration of peptide self-assembly; biomimetic materials; nanotechnology; advanced atomic spectroscopy; tandem techniques; advanced structural elucidation; organo-transition metal chemistry; polymer rheology; advanced crystallisation.
Module Overview:
This module builds on your skills attained in Levels 4 and 5 and deals with the synthesis and analysis of monomeric and polymeric organic and inorganic materials, including relevant examples from the modern chemical and allied industries. You will employ advanced chromatographic techniques, including tandem approaches, spectroscopy and spectrometry, for analysis of the materials produced in the laboratory. You will present your findings via a lab report and oral presentation.
Additional Information:The course provides an integrated chemistry approach to materials synthesis and analysis.

Assessments

Portfolio
Report