Specialised Topics in Chemistry A

Subject CHEM30017 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Three one-hour lectures per week; up to four one-hour tutorials per module. Total 48 hours.
Total Time Commitment: Estimated total time commitment of 120 hours
Prerequisites: One of
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

(CHEM30016 may also be taken concurrently)

Or both of

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Or

One of

  • 610-210 Light, Matter & Chemical Change A (prior to 2009)
  • 610-211 Light, Matter & Chemical Change B (prior to 2009)

Plus one of

  • 610-220 Organic Chemistry (prior to 2009)
  • 610-221 Organic & Bio-organic Chemistry (prior to 2009)

Plus one of

  • 610-240 Inorganic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry A (prior to 2009)
  • 610-241 Inorganic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry B (prior to 2009)

Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering applications for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005) and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, this subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this with the Subject Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit. Hhttp://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Uta Wille

Contact

Director of Third Year Studies

Email: third-year-director@chemistry.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

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. Heterocyclic Chemistry,
  4. Colloid and Surface Science,
  5. Interfacial Reaction Kinetics,
  6. Polymer Chemistry,
  7. Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis,
  8. Metal chemistry: Principles and applications
Objectives:

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.
Assessment:

To address the diversity of material taught in the various modules, there will be several options for assessment. The assessment for the specific module will be announced in the first lecture.

Option 1: One one-hour end of semester exam (80%) and one to two assignments conducted during the module (20%).

Option 2: Several assignments (written and/or oral) conducted during the module (100%).
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

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

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.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

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.
Notes: This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Science
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Chemical Biotechnology (specialisation of Biotechnology major)
Chemistry (specialisation of Chemistry major)
Science credit subjects* for pre-2008 BSc, BASc and combined degree science courses

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