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Advanced Spectroscopy (CHEM90008)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: asoncini@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject provides a series of specialised modules in different areas of chemistry. Students must choose two modules. A selection of the following 12-lecture modules will be available:
Advanced Structural Elucidation
This module will provide an understanding of the fundamental gas phase ion chemistry and underlying principles of operation of modern mass spectrometry instrumentation that underpins the structure determination of organic and biological molecules using MS. The combination of background theory and range of examples will enhance students' ability to acquire and analyse experimental data.
Structure Elucidation by Synchrotron Light and NMR Spectroscopy
This module will discuss the principles, instrumentation and applications of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and synchrotron radiation. The use of NMR for 3D structure determination of biomolecules and the use of the synchrotron, particularly in the X-ray region of the electromagnetic spectrum, will be described with examples drawn from chemical and biochemical systems, advanced materials and processes
Electronic Structure and Spectra
This module will explore the application of symmetry to the interpretation of various spectroscopic techniques (absorption, emission, vibronic structure, CD, MCD), in order to determine the structure of, for example, metal complexes.
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of this subject are to provide students with an increased knowledge and understanding of advanced chemical principles, with emphasis on:
Such knowledge will facilitate insights into the structure and properties of matter and the nature of chemical transformations.
- background spectroscopic theory
- the use of instrumentation
- analysis of experimental spectroscopic data
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students will gain skills in:
- advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- an ability to evaluate the professional literature
- an understanding of the changing knowledge base
- a capacity to apply concepts developed in one area to a different context
- the ability to use conceptual models to rationalize experimental observations.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry into the
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Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Chemistry; or
Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) - Chemistry.
Other students with appropriate Chemistry background may be permitted to enrol with subject coordinator approval.
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Each module will be assessed by either;
- a 1.5 hour exam after completion of the module, or
- a 1 hour exam after completion of the module (60%) and an assignment (up to 3000 words, 40%) due at the end of semester, or
- a 1.5 hour exam after completion of the module (80%) and a 15 minute oral presentation mid-semester (20%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Alessandro Soncini Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 hours in total comprising two 1-hour lectures per week and six 1-hour tutorials per semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: asoncini@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Science (Chemistry) Informal specialisation Chemistry Major Tailored Specialisation Major Environmental Science Major Tailored Specialisation Major Environmental Science Major Chemistry Major Environmental Science Major Honours Program - Chemistry Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation
Last updated: 3 November 2022