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CH3512 Organometallic Chemistry

Academic year(s): 2016-2017

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: TBC

This module offers a systematic introductory treatment of organometallic compounds, emphasising fundamental concepts and the principal functional groups of organometallic chemistry. Topics include: the hapto nomenclature and 18-electron rule; synthesis of complexes of CO, alkyl, alkene, alkyne and carbocyclic ligands; static and dynamic structures; reactions of coordinated ligands; unit processes involved in homogeneous catalytic cycles.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 17

Guided independent study hours: 83

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 100%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC