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

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Drasko Vidovic

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Irene Ling
Professor Cameron Jones

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning
Online learning

Assessment

1 - Lab work
2 - Online assessments (OLA)
3 - Tutorial tests
4 - 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
Tutorials
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources
Recommended resources

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