Course syllabus
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KBT030 Applied coordination chemistry lp4 VT20 (7.5 hp)
Course is offered by the department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Contact details
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Examiner: Prof. Lars Öhrström, ohrstrom@chalmers.se, 772 2871, room 9029
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Additional teacher Prof. Maria Abrahamsson, abmaria@chalmers.se
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Course purpose
Coordination chemistry, the interaction between metal ions and other ions and molecules, has a major role in biochemistry (1/3 of all proteins contain metal ions with some fundamental function), in catalysis, both industrial, in the laboratory and in everyday life (catalytic converts for cars, self- cleaning ovens), materials chemistry and as a major component in such vibrant emerging fields of science as nano-technology, supramolecular chemistry and molecular self-assembly. However, it has been called the “hidden science” since it is often not explicitly treated, or even forgotten, in the above-mentioned areas.
Schedule
The initial seminar will be a bit different this year as I will be in the US the first week. I will record a video presentation that you can look at at your own leisure, but preferably not later than the scheduled time in TimeEdit. The assignments will be in the very end. I would encourage you to actually look at the presentations together, and then also work on the assignments together at the time slot provided in TimeEdit.
Course literature
Current scientific literature as indicated by the teachers. Recommended background reading: D.F. Shriver, P. Atkins, (or other combinations of authors) Inorganic Chemistry, Oxford University Press, any edition.
Another option is Principles of Inorganic Chemistry, Pfennig, Brian W.. New York : John Wiley & Sons, 2015 available from our library as an e-book.Link
Course design
The course consists of:
- A seminar series with student presentation of current literature and short overview presentations by the teacher.
- An initial seminar where student work and present problems related to the theoretical concepts of coordination chemistry and chemical bonding.
- A one day laboratory project.
- An oral examination.
Changes made since the last occasion
No major changes. The average total course appreciation 2018/19 was 4.25 (4.13 2017/18). Suggestions in the course survey that a short repetition should be added to the first session will be implememented.
Learning objectives and syllabus
Learning objectives:
1. The student should understand the general role of coordination chemistry in biochemistry, medicine, catalysis, organic synthesis and materials science.
2. The student should add and develop the theoretical concepts of coordination chemistry introduced in basic courses in inorganic and organic chemistry.
3. The student should be able to apply these concepts to relevant problems in biochemistry, medicine, catalysis, organic synthesis and materials science.
4. The student should be able to read and understand current scientific literature in the field.
5. The student should be able to present current scientific literature in a clear way to her/his peers.
Link to the syllabus on Studieportalen.
Examination form
Assessment:
The assessment in the course is mostly continuous and depend on your performance in the seminars. Oral examination will be two students at the time.
- The student will make oral presentations of articles from the current scientific literature to her/his peers and the teacher in a seminar series. The teacher will take an active role and probe the development of the student scientific progress during the course. (goals 1-5) Each presentation will be marked “passed” or “Rev. req.” for each individual. In the case of “Rev. req.” a written report is required to supplement the oral presentation.
- A practical project during the course will be supervised by the teachers and a final oral and written report will be demanded. (Goals 2-5)
- An oral examination will conclude the course with emphasis on goals 2 and 3.