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Magnetism in Chemistry (CHEM90046)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
Availability | September - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM30016 | Reactivity and Mechanism | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Admission into one of:
• Master of Science (Chemistry) (MC-SCICHE)
• Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry) (MR-IRCHEM)
• Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) - Chemistry Specialisation (BH-SCI)
• Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) - Chemistry Specialisation (GDA-SCI)
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
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% |
Additional details
This Dual-Delivery subject has On Campus assessment components.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- September
Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 12 September 2022 to 14 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 19 September 2022 Census date 23 September 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 14 October 2022 Assessment period ends 4 November 2022
Additional delivery details
This Dual-Delivery subject has On Campus assessment components.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Science (Chemistry) Course Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry) Course Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) Course Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)
Last updated: 31 January 2024