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Magnetism in Chemistry (CHEM90046)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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This subject will explore magnetochemistry in the context of isolated spins, discrete spin clusters and extended systems. Areas covered will include magnetic susceptibility, the mechanisms of magnetic exchange interactions, long range ordering in extended solids, spin crossover complexes and single-molecule magnets.
Intended learning outcomes
Students completing this subject should be able to:
- Demonstrate an increased knowledge and understanding of magnetochemistry in the context of isolated spins, discrete spin clusters and extended systems
- Explain the magnetic properties of isolated organic radicals and 3d and 4f metal ions, the mechanisms of magnetic exchange interactions, long range ordering in extended solids and single-molecule magnetism
- Use investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and to analyse literature reports of magnetochemical studies and data
- Understand the microscopic quantum mechanical origin of magnetic phenomena in molecules and molecular materials based on transition metal and lanthanide ions, with special focus on exchange coupling, magnetic anisotropy, and spin relaxation dynamics, and use this knowledge to calculate observable magnetic properties of these systems.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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At the 9-lecture mark each module will be assessed by an oral presentation of a literature article
| During the teaching period | 25% |
Examination after completion of the module (this is seen as equivalent to 1500 words)
| End of the teaching period | 75% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- August
Principal coordinator Colette Boskovic Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total contact hours 18: 12 hours of lectures and 6 hours of tutorials Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 18 August 2020 to 11 September 2020 Last self-enrol date 24 August 2020 Census date 28 August 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 September 2020 Assessment period ends 25 September 2020
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022