Duration
50h Th
Number of credits
| Master in chemistry (120 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
(I) 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
(I) Notions of quantum chemistry, group theory, molecular spectroscopy, organometallic chemistry, and inorganic chemistry.
(II) Good knowledge in physical chemistry.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
(I) Thirteen lessons of 2 h 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) Problem-based learning: 8 sessions of 2 h during which the students solve the questions by groups and prepare presentations.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Additional information:
See above
Recommended or required readings
(I) 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.
(II) 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.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Additional information:
(I) A written examination lasting 3 h will be organized during the january session. It will be followed 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.
(II) Evaluation of the works done by the students
Depending on the COVID situation, the evaluation method could be adapted.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
(I) Prof. 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