Overview

The unit describes the structure, properties and synthesis of biomaterials, macromolecules, and 'smart' inorganic materials, which are designed to carry out a range of sensing or active functions. Includes: biopolymers and biomineralisation in plants and animals; mimicry of biological systems; properties of everyday materials such as polypropylene and polyurethane and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Philip Wai Hong Chan

Unit Coordinator(s)

Prof Stuart Batten

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

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

Identify the link between polymer structure and physical properties;

2.

Understand the chemistry of ionic liquids;

3.

Demonstrate the connection between properties of conducting, magnetic and porous materials and their inorganic structure;

4.

Demonstrate a basic understanding of the theory of X-ray crystallography;

5.

Carry out organic and inorganic material synthesis in a laboratory environment;

6.

Apply characterisation techniques to both organic and inorganic materials;

7.

Demonstrate skills in the use of modern information technologies and data analysis, and in the written and oral presentation of scientific data.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning
Active learning
Online learning

Assessment

1 - Laboratory-based assessment
2 - Debate Assessment
3 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Lectures
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Lab coat required - $35, safety glasses $8, Lab book $3.00

Availability in areas of study

Chemistry