CHM3011

Chemistry

Dr Donald McNaughton

24 points
* Nine 1-hour lectures and two 6-hour laboratory per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: CHM2011 and CHM2022

Objectives At the completion of this subject students 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; 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 designed for students who plan to concentrate on chemistry in third year. Together with CHM3022, it extends a number of topics treated in the CHM2011 and CHM2022 subjects and deals with areas such as classical and theoretical physical chemistry, coordination chemistry of the transition elements, crystallography and solid state chemistry, organic chemistry, including heterocyclic chemistry, natural product chemistry, organometallic chemistry, polymer chemistry, industrial chemistry, applications of computing to chemistry, spectroscopic methods and electrochemistry. Subject outlines will be made available before enrolment. Some units are compulsory but the remainder can be chosen from a small range of options. It is possible for a student to replace a chemistry unit with one offered by another department or faculty. Such a unit would be chosen in consultation with the departments concerned. Methods of assessment in each individual unit will be discussed in the first lecture of that unit. Practical work is an important part of the subject and aims to make students familiar with experimental techniques used in research and industrial laboratories.

Assessment Examinations (9 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%