Overview

You will explore the behaviour and characteristics of chemicals through a number of interesting case studies incorporating a range of significant biological and synthetic molecules. Along the way, you will discuss the formation of inorganic coordination complexes and investigate their role in colour and magnetism, and metals in biological systems. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Kamila Kochan

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Joel Hooper

Notes

Optional Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) run in this unit.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning
Online learning
Active learning

Assessment

1 - Laboratory-based assessment
2 - Online assessment
3 - Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is not available if a specific assessment in this unit is failed. Check the supplementary assessments page for details about exemptions.

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources
Recommended resources
Technology resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.

  • Lab coat required - $35
  • Laboratory safety glasses $8
  • Laboratory notebook $3

Availability in areas of study

Biochemistry
Chemistry
Microbiology
Physiology