CHM3031

Chemistry

Dr Peter Duggan

12 points - Five 1-hour lectures and one 6-hour laboratory per week - First semester - Clayton - Prerequisites: CHM2011 and CHM2022

Objectives Students who enrol in this subject will be offered a choice of units. Depending on which units they choose, on completion they will develop expertise in using spectroscopic methods to identify chemical compounds; understand the organometallic chemistry of transition metals, deduce their structures and study their behaviour; explore the physical properties and uses of colloids; master more advanced laboratory skills related to the subject material; learn new laboratory skills; comprehend the reactivity of non metals and the industrial application of their compunds; understand the reactivity of metal complexes and the factors affecting their rates and mechanisms of reaction; review the field of polymers with regard to their synthesis and characterisation; apply computer analysis to chemistry; demonstrate a significant knowledge of an Australian chemical industry; be aware of environmentally benign, economically sustainable industrial processes; understand the applications of organometallic chemistry in organic synthesis; understand the basis of alicyclic and carbohydrate chemistry; be able to explain coordination chemistry with an emphasis on bioinorganic chemistry and understand the spectroscopy of coordination complexes; describe the fundamental chemistry of precious metals and rare earth elements.

Synopsis This subject is taken together with CHM3042 and is designed for students who plan to combine chemistry with biochemistry, law, physics, mathematics, economics, chemical engineering science, information science and other science subjects. The subject is subdivided into several smaller units, some of which are compulsory, while in the remainder the student has considerable choice of subject matter. Unit outlines will be made available before enrolment.

Assessment Examinations (5 hours maximum; some units are assessed by assignment or a combination of assignment, computer tests and examination): up to 70% depending on units chosen - Laboratory work: 30%

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