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

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Appreciate the tools used by chemists to design, prepare and study novel carbon based molecules and metal complexes;

2.

Apply the general principles of transition metal chemistry to industrial and environmental processes;

3.

Formulate the syntheses of a number of compounds using organic or inorganic chemistry processes;

4.

Appreciate and utilise a number of organic and inorganic reactions, including processes involving metal ions;

5.

Use common synthetic procedures and modern analytical and spectroscopic methods for the synthesis and analysis of chemical compounds;

6.

Demonstrate safe laboratory practices and apply OHSE principles;

7.

Communicate their chemistry in oral and written form and analyse how the material taught links to the social and environmental responsibility of chemists in the global community.

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