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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title	Quantum and Inorganic Chemistry
Module Code	CS308
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Dermot Brougham Semester 2: Dermot Brougham Autumn: Dermot Brougham
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics and its application to chemical problems.To improve student's numerical skills and to develop reasoning and problem-solving expertise.To apply theory so as to understand the spectra of atomic and molecular species.To provide a theoretical background to practical laboratory training.To develop a better and more detailed understanding of coordination chemistry and the application of ligand field, valence bond and molecular orbital theory to describe both bonding and excited state properties.Discuss the application of physical techniques for the study of transition metal complexies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the manifestations of quantum mechanics in the every day world and in the chemical laboratory.
2. Understand the wave nature of atomic and molecular orbitals through detailed consideration of model wave systems.
3. Analyse spectrophotomeric data of inorganic complexes in terms of accepted models for the bonding in these complexes.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the application of increasingly complex models to the interpretation of scientific data, as required by that data.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Independent learning time	89	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Quantum.
Classical physics, Schrodinger Equation, Particle in a 1D Box, hydrogen atom, quantum chemistry.

Inorganic.
Symmetry and d-orbital system, correlation diagrams, experimental methods to study electronic configuration, paired and unpaired systems.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	written assessment	100%	Week 8

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

M. W. Hanna, W. A. Benjamin: 0, Quantum Mechanics in Chemistry, Menlo Park, Calif,
P. W. Atkins: 0, Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, Oxford,
F. E. Cotton and G. Wilkinson: 0, Inorganic Chemistry, Wiley,
Ebsworth, Rarkin, Cradock and Blackwell: 0, Structural methods in Inorganic chemistry, Oxford, England,
C.N. Banwell: 1993, Fundamentals of molecular spectroscopy, McGraw-Hill, New York,
T.W. Swaddle: 1990, Applied Inorganic Chemistry, University of Calgary Press,

Other Resources

None

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