| Academic Year |
2024 |
| Offering Department |
Chemistry |
Quota |
32
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Course Co-ordinator |
Prof. J Z Liu, Chemistry < juliu@hku.hk > |
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Teachers Involved |
(Prof. J He,Chemistry)
(Prof. J Z Liu,Chemistry)
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Course Objectives
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To give further, more detailed, treatment to organometallic chemistry mentioned in CHEM3341 Inorganic Chemistry II. The course also aims to introduce and familiarize students with advanced laboratory techniques, and to prepare students for graduate work in inorganic and organometallic chemistry.
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Course Contents & Topics |
Lectures: Main group and transition metal organometallics. Transition metal cluster chemistry. Bonding, structure and reactivities of organometallics. Application of organometallics in organic synthesis and catalysis.
Laboratory: To introduce and familiarize students with advanced laboratory techniques which include the synthesis and manipulation of air- and moisture- sensitive compounds, and their characterization by various spectroscopic methods.
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Course Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
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CLO 1 |
understand the advanced principles and concepts in organometallic chemistry |
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CLO 2 |
demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the bonding, structure and reactivities of main group and transition metal organometallics, especially in transition metal clusters, metal alkyls, metal alkylidenes and metal alkylidynes |
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CLO 3 |
demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the application of organometallics in organic synthesis, polymerization and catalysis |
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CLO 4 |
demonstrate ability in advanced laboratory techniques including the synthesis and manipulation of air- and moisture- sensitive compounds, and their characterization by various spectroscopic methods |
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Pre-requisites
(and Co-requisites and
Impermissible combinations) |
Pass in CHEM3341
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| Course Status with Related Major/Minor /Professional Core |
2024 Major in Chemistry
(
Disciplinary Elective
)
2024 Major in Chemistry (Intensive)
(
Disciplinary Elective
)
2024 Minor in Chemistry
(
Disciplinary Elective
)
2023 Major in Chemistry
(
Disciplinary Elective
)
2023 Major in Chemistry (Intensive)
(
Disciplinary Elective
)
2023 Minor in Chemistry
(
Disciplinary Elective
)
2022 Major in Chemistry
(
Disciplinary Elective
)
2022 Major in Chemistry (Intensive)
(
Disciplinary Elective
)
2022 Minor in Chemistry
(
Disciplinary Elective
)
2021 Major in Chemistry
(
Disciplinary Elective
)
2021 Major in Chemistry (Intensive)
(
Disciplinary Elective
)
2021 Minor in Chemistry
(
Disciplinary Elective
)
2020 Major in Chemistry
(
Disciplinary Elective
)
2020 Major in Chemistry (Intensive)
(
Disciplinary Elective
)
2020 Minor in Chemistry
(
Disciplinary Elective
)
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| Course to PLO Mapping |
2024 Major in Chemistry < PLO 2,3,4 >
2024 Major in Chemistry (Intensive) < PLO 2,3,4 >
2023 Major in Chemistry < PLO 2,3,4 >
2023 Major in Chemistry (Intensive) < PLO 2,3,4 >
2022 Major in Chemistry < PLO 2,3,4 >
2022 Major in Chemistry (Intensive) < PLO 2,3,4 >
2021 Major in Chemistry < PLO 2,3,4 >
2021 Major in Chemistry (Intensive) < PLO 2,3,4 >
2020 Major in Chemistry < PLO 2,3,4 >
2020 Major in Chemistry (Intensive) < PLO 2,3,4 >
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| Offer in 2024 - 2025 |
Y
1st sem
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Examination |
Dec
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Offer in 2025 - 2026 |
Y
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Course Grade |
A+ to F
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Grade Descriptors |
| A | Demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles, and theories relating to the more detailed and advanced treatment of organometallic chemistry, especially those related to structure, bonding and reactivities of main group and transition metal organometallics; transition metal cluster chemistry; and application of organometallics in organic synthesis and catalysis. Show strong ability to apply and integrate knowledge and theory relating to the advanced principles and concepts of organometallic chemistry. Show strong ability to analyze novel problems and critical use of data and experimental results to draw appropriate and insightful conclusions relating to the advanced principles and applications of organometallic chemistry. Demonstrate highly effective advanced laboratory skills and techniques, especially in the synthesis and manipulation of air- and moisture- sensitive compounds and their characterization by various spectroscopic methods. |
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| B | Demonstrate substantial command of knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles, and theories relating to the more detailed and advanced treatment of organometallic chemistry, especially those related to structure, bonding and reactivities of main group and transition metal organometallics; transition metal cluster chemistry; and application of organometallics in organic synthesis and catalysis. Show evidence to apply and integrate knowledge and theory relating to the advanced principles and concepts of organometallic chemistry. Show evidence to analyze novel problems and correct use of data and experimental results to draw appropriate conclusions relating to the advanced principles and applications of organometallic chemistry. Demonstrate effective advanced laboratory skills and techniques, especially in the synthesis and manipulation of air- and moisture- sensitive compounds and their characterization by various spectroscopic methods. |
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| C | Demonstrate general but incomplete command of knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles, and theories relating to the more detailed and advanced treatment of organometallic chemistry, especially those related to structure, bonding and reactivities of main group and transition metal organometallics; transition metal cluster chemistry; and application of organometallics in organic synthesis and catalysis. Show evidence of some abilities to apply and integrate knowledge and theory relating to the advanced principles and concepts of organometallic chemistry. Show ability to analyze problems to most familiar situations and mostly correct but erroneous use of data and experimental results to draw appropriate conclusions relating to the advanced principles and applications of organometallic chemistry. Demonstrate moderately effective advanced laboratory skills and techniques, especially in the synthesis and manipulation of air- and moisture- sensitive compounds and their characterization by various spectroscopic methods. |
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| D | Demonstrate partial but limited command of knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles, and theories relating to the more detailed and advanced treatment of organometallic chemistry, especially those related to structure, bonding and reactivities of main group and transition metal organometallics; transition metal cluster chemistry; and application of organometallics in organic synthesis and catalysis. Show evidence of limited abilities to apply and integrate knowledge and theory relating to the advanced principles and concepts of organometallic chemistry. Show limited ability to analyze problems to most familiar situations and mostly correct but erroneous use of data and experimental results to draw appropriate conclusions relating to the advanced principles and applications of organometallic chemistry. Demonstrate partially effective advanced laboratory skills and techniques, especially in the synthesis and manipulation of air- and moisture- sensitive compounds and their characterization by various spectroscopic methods. |
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| Fail | Demonstrate little or no evidence of command of knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles, and theories relating to the more detailed and advanced treatment of organometallic chemistry, especially those related to structure, bonding and reactivities of main group and transition metal organometallics; transition metal cluster chemistry; and application of organometallics in organic synthesis and catalysis. Show little or no evidence of abilities to apply and integrate knowledge and theory relating to the advanced principles and concepts of organometallic chemistry. Show little or no ability to analyze problems to most familiar situations and erroneous use of data and experimental results to draw appropriate conclusions relating to the advanced principles and applications of organometallic chemistry. Demonstrate minimally effective advanced laboratory skills and techniques, especially in the synthesis and manipulation of air- and moisture- sensitive compounds and their characterization by various spectroscopic methods. |
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Communication-intensive Course |
N
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Course Type |
Lecture with laboratory component course
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Course Teaching
& Learning Activities |
| Activities |
Details |
No. of Hours |
| Laboratory |
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30 |
| Lectures |
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24 |
| Tutorials |
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5 |
| Reading / Self study |
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100 |
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Assessment Methods
and Weighting |
| Methods |
Details |
Weighting in final
course grade (%) |
Assessment Methods
to CLO Mapping |
| Assignments |
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15 |
CLO 1,2,3,4 |
| Examination |
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50 |
CLO 1,2,3,4 |
| Laboratory reports |
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20 |
CLO 1,2,3,4 |
| Test |
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15 |
CLO 1,2,3,4 |
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Required/recommended reading
and online materials |
R. H. Crabtree: The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals (Wiley, 2005, 4th ed.)
C. Elschenbroich and A. Salzer: Organometallics - A Concise Introduction (VCH, 1992, 2nd revised edition)
Reference to specialist texts and other published materials will be made throughout the course.
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Course Website |
NIL
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Additional Course Information |
Laboratory classes are mandatory. Students must complete ALL experiments and laboratory reports to pass this course.
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