Specialised Topics in Chemistry B

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours

Satisfactory completion of

Exchange students must contact the subject coordinator prior to enrolment.

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

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

Students choose three modules from the following selection of topics. Each module consists of 12 lectures.

• Physical Organic Chemistry,
• Methods in Organic Synthesis,
• Photomolecular Science,
• Complex Materials and Biophysical Chemistry,
• Computational Chemistry,
• Supramolecular and Structural Inorganic Chemistry,
• Metal Ions in Biology and Medicine

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.

Each of the three modules selected by the student will contribute one third of the marks to the final grade. The assessment for each module will take one of the following two forms:
i) One 60 minute exam at the end of the semester (80%) and one or two assignments during the semester which will run concurrently with each of the modules (20%).
ii) Several assignments (written and/or oral) conducted during the semester. The assignments will run concurrently with the module.

In the first lecture of each module the lecturer will indicate which assessment option will be adopted.

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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 analyse 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.

It is recommended that students who plan to major in Chemistry to also have completed the following:

• Mathematics and Statistics - two semesters of first year mathematics, for example MAST10005 Calculus 1, MAST10006 Calculus 2 and/or MAST10007 Linear Algebra.
• Physics - VCE Units 3/4 12 Physics or equivalent, for example PHYC10005 Physics 1: Fundamentals