N.C.Norman Periodicity and the p-block OUP 1994, A.G.Massey Main Group Chemistry Ellis Horwood 1990 N.N.Greenwood and A. Earnshaw Chemistry of the Elements 2nd Ed Oxford 1997

18 hours lecture / tutorial will be used to deliver the core material. 12 hours will be lectures and 6 hours tutorial work.

The exact use of your independent study time will vary from person to person but you should organise you work along the following lines:
You will be expected to conduct directed background reading and work on problems set during lectures. 76 hours
Preparation for the assignment 20 hours
Preparation for the final examination 36 hours

Written examination, 2 hours duration (learning outcomes 1 - 3)

Additional Assessment Details:
Formative work will be carried out during class contact time on a tutorial basis using a discussion / problem solving format.

In addition formative exercises will be available via the VLE which students can submit for individual feedback.

Chemistry forms a vital component of Forensic Science. This module will extend your knowledge of fundamental and applied aspects of chemistry which will further aid your understanding of key concepts in forensic chemistry. You will study the following areas. The underlying principles of the chemistry of the s, p and d block elements. This will consist of aspects of the fundamental properties of electrons and their significance to chemical properties of the elements. The concept of quantum numbers as related to occupancy of electronic orbitals and how this explains the structure of the Periodic Table. How electronic interactions lead to the formation of chemical bonds. The relationship between physical properties such as ionisation energy and electron affinity and the chemical properties of the s and p-block elements with an emphasis on the unusual effects observed in rows 4 and 6 of the p-block. Chemistry of transition metals, electronic structures and trends in their reactivity. Aspects of complex formation such as chelate effect, and kinetically inert complexes, and their significance in forensic analysis. Some aspects will be illustrated by laboratory demonstration lectures.

Lecture room, university library and internet resources
Blackboard VLE

Chemistry forms a vital component of Forensic Science. This module will extend your knowledge of fundamental and applied aspects of chemistry which will further aid your understanding of key concepts in forensic chemistry. You will study the following areas. The underlying principles of the chemistry of the s, p and d block elements. This will consist of aspects of the fundamental properties of electrons and their significance to chemical properties of the elements. The concept of quantum numbers as related to occupancy of electronic orbitals and how this explains the structure of the Periodic Table. How electronic interactions lead to the formation of chemical bonds. The relationship between physical properties such as ionisation energy and electron affinity and the chemical properties of the s and p-block elements with an emphasis on the unusual effects observed in rows 4 and 6 of the p-block. Chemistry of transition metals, electronic structures and trends in their reactivity. Aspects of complex formation such as chelate effect, and kinetically inert complexes, and their significance in forensic analysis. Some aspects will be illustrated by laboratory demonstration lectures.