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CH3514 Physical Inorganic Chemistry

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof B E Bode

Prof B E Bode
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Module Staff

Prof B E Bode

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Module description

The module covers the application of spectroscopic techniques, including multinuclear nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry, for the characterisation of inorganic main-group compounds and coordination complexes with a particular emphasis on isotopologues and quadrupolar nuclei. This embraces the required theory and data analysis including identification of compounds from analytical data as demonstrated on real life examples.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS CH2501 AND PASS AT LEAST 1 MODULE FROM {CH2601, CH2603, CH2701}

Assessment pattern

Continuous assessment 25%: exam 75%

Re-assessment

Oral Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 - 3 x 1 hr lectures per week; 2-4 tutorials over the semester

Scheduled learning hours

15

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

85

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Understand the major strengths and limitations of analytical techniques in inorganic chemistry.
  • Predict and interpret mass spectrometry data for inorganic molecules and ions.
  • Predict and interpret NMR data involving low abundance and quadrupolar nuclei.
  • Predict and interpret EPR spectroscopic data for inorganic molecules and ions.