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Catalysis (CHEM90052)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
Availability | May - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Catalytic processes are ubiquitous in natural and synthetic systems. A firm base of knowledge on catalysis is an essential tool not only for students interested in synthesis but also those who seek a deeper understanding of biological and industrial processes. This subject provides an overview of catalysis. A range of catalytic processes will be discussed with emphasis on transition metal catalysis, organocatalysis and photocatalysis. Case studies involving biological and industrial processes will form part of the lecture series.
Intended learning outcomes
Students completing this subject should be able to:
- Define catalysis and different types of catalytic processes.
- Draw catalytic cycles.
- Discuss reaction parameters and scope.
- Identify and describe key biological and industrial processes involving catalysis.
- Increase student knowledge and understanding of chemical science
- Use investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and to analyse experimental data.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should have:
- 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
- an ability to use conceptual models to rationalize experimental observations
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must complete the following subject or equivalent:
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
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% |
Additional details
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- May
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 2 May 2022 to 27 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 6 May 2022 Census date 13 May 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 June 2022 Assessment period ends 10 June 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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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)
Last updated: 31 January 2024