CHEMY502-22A (HAM)

Materials Chemistry

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Chemistry and Applied Physics

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Convenor(s)

Graham Saunders

Graham Saunders
4092
CD.3.01
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graham.saunders@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Bill Henderson

Bill Henderson
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E.3.21
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bill.henderson@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This 15 point module covers advanced topics in the area of inorganic materials chemistry.
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Paper Structure

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Lecture topics

Professor W. Henderson:
A study of low dimensional (1-d and 2-d) inorganic materials, selected from cyanoplatinates and related compounds, layered metal chalcogenides, metal -phosphonates and –phosphates, iron oxychloride and layered silicates. The relationship between structure and physical properties with an emphasis on electrical conductivity and intercalation chemistry.

Associate Professor G. C. Saunders:
Magnetic materials; Superhydrophobic surfaces

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Low dimensional inorganic materials

    ▪ Understand and describe the solid state and electronic structures of one- and two-dimensional inorganic solids

    ▪ Understand and describe factors that influence intercalation reactions in these solids

    ▪ Demonstrate an understanding of some of the techniques used in the investigation of these materials

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  • Magnetic materials

    Describe and explain how ferromagnetism, ferrimagnetism and antoferromagnetism arise.

    Explain the magnetic properties of a range of materials, for example spinels and related compounds

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  • Superhydrophobic surfaces
    Describe the methods used to achieve and assess superhydrophobic surfaces
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assignment 1: Critical Review of a Paper discussion
18 Mar 2022
9:00 AM
10
  • Presentation: In Class
2. Assignment 2: Critical Review of a Paper Report
14 Apr 2022
4:30 PM
15
  • Other: Email to g.saunders@waikato.ac.nz
3. Assignment 3: Review seminars (2 per student, one per topic)
3 Jun 2022
9:00 AM
25
  • Presentation: In Class
4. Assignment 4a Review report 1- and 2-dimensional solids
10 Jun 2022
4:30 PM
25
  • Other: Email hende@waikato.ac.nz
5. Assignment 4b Review report magnetic materials or superhydrophobicity
10 Jun 2022
4:30 PM
25
  • Other: Email g.saunders@waikato.ac.nz
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Reading materials will be provided by the lecturers either through Moodle, or at lectures.
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Recommended Readings

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To be supplied. Some literature searching will be required.
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Online Support

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Some lecture notes will be available on Moodle.

Important announcements will be made on Moodle, and course participants are required to regularly access their e-mail account to receive these messages. Announcements may alternatively be made in lectures; any student who has missed a lecture should consult the lecturer concerned for any missed important information.

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Workload

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The total workload expected for this paper is 150 hours; students are required to manage their time to complete the course objectives accordingly.

Formal Lectures: 8 hours

In class critical appraisal of papers and discussion: 2 hours

Topic Review presentations: 4 hours

Discussion sessions: 10 hours

Preparation time for the student to search for papers, to read them and undertake two presentations and three reports: 126 hours

Preparation is key in this seminar style paper and assessment marks for the individual items will reflect if adequate preparation has not been devoted to the execution of these.

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Linkages to Other Papers

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This paper can be taken in conjunction with other 500-level papers in Chemistry (or other approved subject areas) as part of an overall MSc, MEnvSci, MSc(Tech), MSc(Research) or BSc(Hons) programme.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisites: Admission at the discretion of the Paper Co-ordinator.

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: CHEM523

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