Specialised Topics in Chemistry A

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

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This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities. (Include this or an alternative subject-specific statement if appropriate).

Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this with the subject coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit..

This subject provides a series of specialised modules in the areas of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.

Students choose three modules. Each module consists of 12 lectures. A selection of the following topics will be available:

1. Bio-Organic Chemistry,
2. Spectroscopy – Identification of Organic Molecules,
3. Physical Organic Chemistry,
4. Colloid and Surface Science,
5. Interfacial Reaction Kinetics,
6. Polymer Chemistry,
7. Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis,
8. Metal chemistry: Principles and applications

Students should develop an advanced perspective on theory and applications across the disciplines of Chemistry. They should obtain problem-solving skills and training in chemistry sufficient to allow them to pursue careers in applied chemistry and chemicals-based research. In the latter case, students should obtain the chemical knowledge needed to be able to complete successfully the honours/masters coursework.

One three-hour end of semester exam (80%) and three to six one-hour on-line tests using the learning management system (LMS) conducted during the semester (20%).

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

This subject will provide opportunities to enhance the following generic skills:

• the ability to comprehend complex concepts and to communicate this understanding;
• the ability to analyze and solve abstract and technical problems;
• an awareness of advanced technologies in the discipline of chemistry;
• the ability to think and reason logically;
• the ability to think critically and independently.