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Advanced Mass Spectrometry (CHEM90051)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | March - Dual-Delivery |
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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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have completed the following subject or equivalent:
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
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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At the 9-lecture mark each subject will be assessed by a written assignment
| During the teaching period | 25% |
Examination after completion of the subject (this is seen as equivalent to 1500 words)
| End of the teaching period | 75% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Colette Boskovic Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total contact hours 18: 12 hours of lectures and 6 hours of tutorials Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 7 March 2022 to 1 April 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 18 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 8 April 2022 Assessment period ends 15 April 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
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) - 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: 31 January 2024