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Advanced Mass Spectrometry (CHEM90051)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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This subject explores the fundamentals of structure determination as applied to organic and biological molecules, with a focus on mass spectrometry based ion chemistry and instrumentation. The combination of background theory and range of examples will enhance students’ ability to acquire and analyse experimental data.
Intended learning outcomes
Students completing this subject should be able to:
- understand the fundamentals of experimental techniques for the determination of the structure of organic and biological molecules, with emphasis on mass spectrometry based ion chemistry and instrumentation
- develop the process and practice of chemical research, and increase their knowledge and understanding of chemical science
Generic skills
- 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
None
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
- At the 9-lecture mark each subject will be assessed by a written assignment of 1000 words during the subject (25%)
- 1.5 hour of examination after completion of the subject (this is seen as equivalent to 1500 words) (75%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- April
Principal coordinator Colette Boskovic Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 14 Hours in total comprising twelve 1-hour lectures and two 1-hour tutorials per semester, Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 22 April 2019 to 31 May 2019 Last self-enrol date 30 April 2019 Census date 10 May 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 June 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022