Overview
Basic principles and key aspects of molecular design, synthesis, structure and reactivity of carbon based molecules, organo-transition metal chemistry and metal complexes with examples taken from important biological, industrial and environmental processes. It will cover aspects of reactive intermediates; carbocations; molecular rearrangements; nucleophilic substitution; elimination reactions; free radicals; aromatic and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
S1-FF-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Alison Funston
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Pushpamalar Janarthanan
Professor Cameron Jones
Assessment summary
Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes): 50%
Practical work: 30% (Hurdle)
Online assessment: 10%
Tutorial assessment: 10%
Hurdle requirement: If you would otherwise have passed the unit but you do not achieve at least 45% in the laboratory practical component you will receive a Hurdle Fail (NH) grade and a mark of 45 on your transcript.
Supplementary assessment is not available for the lab practical component.
Workload requirements
Workload
Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Protective clothing and equipment:
Laboratory coat - $35 to $50, Safety glasses - $8
Materials:
Laboratory book $3
Availability in areas of study
Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry
Medicinal chemistry