Duration
50h Th
Number of credits
| Master in chemistry (120 ECTS) | 5 crédits | |||
| Master in chemistry (60 ECTS) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course is made of two parts: coordination chemistry (I) and nanostructures (II)
(I) The part of the course on coordination chemistry is devoted to the study of the physicochemical properties of coordination compounds. After a general introduction retracing the history and laying the foundation for modern coordination chemistry, the electronic, magnetic and optical properties of complexes are discussed in great length on the basis of quantum mechanics. Then, in the final chapter, some important catalytic applications of coordination compounds in organic synthesis as well as in enzymatic systems and in human medicine are presented.
Table of Contents:
- Chapter 1: Formation of metal complexes
- Chapter 2: Electronic Structures of Complexes
- Chapter 3: Magnetic Properties of Complexes
- Chapter 4: Optical Properties of Complexes
- Chapter 5: Catalysis by Coordination Complexes
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this course, students will be able:
- to understand the fundamentals of physical chemistry applied to coordination complexes,
- to predict the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of these compounds,
- to explain their catalytic activity.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Notions of quantum chemistry, group theory, molecular spectroscopy, organometallic chemistry, and inorganic chemistry.
Good knowledge in physical chemistry.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
(II) Problem-based learning
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
(I) Thirteen lessons of 120 minutes each will be given during the first quadrimester. Upon student request, a few of these lessons may be devoted to solving the problems listed in the lecture notes.
(II) 8 sessions of 2h during which the students solve the questions by groups.
Recommended or required readings
Detailled lecture notes including end of chapter exercises are available as pdf files from the student portal or via the web site http://www.lcfi.ulg.ac.be/coord/.
Most of the chapters are written in French. However, the last part of the course is available in English to stress the importance of this language in the modern scientific world and to connect with the organometallic chemistry course of the third year bachelor in chemical sciences.
Slides made available to the students (e-campus). References cited in the slides.
Book:
Nanosciences: The invisible revolution, by C. Joachim and L. Plevert. World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 2009.
Assessment methods and criteria
A written examination lasting 3 h will be organized during the january session. It will be followed on the same day or the day after by a brief optional oral examination lasting 15 minutes to allow the student to comment and explain his/her written answers. The use of lecture notes, a vade mecum on group theory, and any other personal manuscript notes is permitted during the assessment. With the possible exception of a non programmable calculator, the use of any electronic device (mobile phone, computer, notepad, camera,...) is strictly prohibited during the examinations.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
(I) Lionel Delaude
Institut de chimie organique
Bâtiment B6a, local 3.70c
Tel: (04) 366-3496
E-mail: l.delaude@uliege.be
(II) Prof. A.-S. Duwez
Department of Chemistry
B6a, local 4/10
Sart-tilman, 4000 Liège
E-mail: asduwez@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Assessment subjects
Assessment methods
Contacts
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
The evaluation of the part of the course devoted to coordination chemistry during the session of August-September 2020 will cover all the topics included in the course notes.
For part II, physical-chemistry of nanostructures, same subject as in january.
Assessment methods
For the part of the course devoted to coordination chemistry, a remote, open book written examination with a duration of 3 hours will be organized during the August-September 2020 session. It will be followed on the same day or the day after by a brief optional oral examination lasting 15 minutes to allow the student to comment and explain his/her written answers.
Questions of the written examination will be sent to you by email. To answer them, you will need blank sheets of paper and a dark blue or black pen. A smartphone, tablet or computer capable of taking photos and transmitting them over the internet will also be necessary to send your answers at the end of the examination.
The optional 15-minute oral examination will be organized via Lifesize videoconference.
Part (II) physical chemistry of nanostructures: written work on the same subject as for the exam of January. PPT presentation to send by email to AS Duwez
Contacts
(I) Lionel Delaude
Institut de chimie organique
Bâtiment B6a, local 3.70c
Tél: (04) 366-3496
E-mail: l.delaude@uliege.be
(II) Prof. A.-S. Duwez
Department of Chemistry
B6a, local 4/10
Sart-tilman, 4000 Liège
E-mail: asduwez@uliege.be