Specialised Topics in Chemistry B (CHEM30014)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides a series of specialised modules in the areas of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.
Students choose three modules from the following selection of topics. Each module consists of 12 lectures.
- Physical Organic Chemistry,
- Methods in Organic Synthesis,
- Quantum Mechanics in Chemistry,
- Computational Chemistry,
- Supramolecular and Structural Inorganic Chemistry
- Metal Ions in Biology and Medicine
Intended learning outcomes
Students should develop an advanced perspective on theory and applications across the disciplines of Chemistry. They should obtain problem-solving skills and training in chemistry sufficient to allow them to pursue careers in applied chemistry and chemicals-based research. In the latter case, students should obtain the chemical knowledge needed to be able to complete successfully the honours/masters coursework.
Generic skills
This subject will provide opportunities to enhance the following generic skills:
- the ability to comprehend complex concepts and to communicate this understanding;
- the ability to analyse and solve abstract and technical problems;
- an awareness of advanced technologies in the discipline of chemistry;
- the ability to think and reason logically;
- the ability to think critically and independently.
Last updated: 21 January 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM30016 | Reactivity and Mechanism | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Exchange students must contact the subject coordinator prior to enrolment.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 21 January 2025
Assessment
Additional details
Each of the three modules selected by the student will contribute one third of the marks to the final grade. The assessment for each module will take one of the following two forms:
i) One 60 minute exam at the end of the semester (80%) and one or two assignments during the semester which will run concurrently with each of the modules (20%).
ii) Several assignments (written and/or oral) conducted during the semester. The assignments will run concurrently with the module.
In the first lecture of each module the lecturer will indicate which assessment option will be adopted.
Last updated: 21 January 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Trevor Smith Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Three modules comprising twelve one hour lectures each throughout the semester; up to two one-hour tutorials per module. Only two modules run simultaneously in 4 week blocks, resulting in a maximum of 8 contact hours in any given week. Total 42 hours. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Last updated: 21 January 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
It is recommended that students who plan to major in Chemistry to also have completed the following:
- Mathematics and Statistics - two semesters of first year mathematics, for example MAST10005 Calculus 1, MAST10006 Calculus 2 and/or MAST10007 Linear Algebra.
- Physics - VCE Units 3/4 12 Physics or equivalent, for example PHYC10005 Physics 1: Fundamentals
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 21 January 2025