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Coordination Chemistry

When you'll study it: Semester 1
CATS points: 15
ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Level 5
Module lead: Paul Duckmanton
Academic year: 2025-26

Module overview

This module will build on the principles of Transition Metal chemistry covered in Part 1. Through developing a molecular orbital approach, you will be taken from the basics of ligand interactions and binding modes to understanding a transition metal's role in catalysis. You will also deepen your understanding of spectroscopy, and how chemists can use techniques to predict spectroscopic properties of transition metal complexes.

Linked modules

Pre-requisites: CHEM1053 and (CHEM2029 or CHEM3052 or NATS2003)

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, problem classes and small group tutorials.

Study time
Type	Hours
Tutorial	5
Wider reading or practice	11
Assessment tasks	20
Revision	20
Guided independent study	52
Practical	30
Lecture	12
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

C. E. Housecroft and A. G. Sharpe (2018). Inorganic Chemistry.

Assessment

Assessment strategy

Final exam, tutorials and laboratory marks. The latter are accumulated under the co-requisite lab module.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Assessed Tutorials	10%
Laboratory practicals	30%
Open Book Exam	60%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External

Coordination Chemistry

Module overview

Linked modules

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Syllabus