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Advanced Physical Organic Chemistry (CHEM90045)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | September |
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This subject will explore the interrelationship between bonding, structure and reactivity in organic molecules. Fundamental concepts of modern physical organic chemistry such as molecular orbital theory, orbital symmetry control, of organic reactions and the nature of reactive intermediates will be discussed to provide students with a thorough understanding of chemical reactivity and mechanisms.
Intended learning outcomes
Students completing this subject will be able to:
- identify and describe the role of stereoelectronic effects in controlling structure and reactivity of organic compounds containing donor and acceptor groups
- characterise the inter-relationships between structure and reactivity in organic molecules
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will 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
- the ability to use conceptual models to rationalize experimental observations
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM30016 | Reactivity and Mechanism | Semester 1 (On Campus - 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: 10 November 2023
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: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- September
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 11 September 2023 to 13 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 18 September 2023 Census date 22 September 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 13 October 2023 Assessment period ends 3 November 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
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 Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) Course Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry) Course Master of Science (Chemistry) Course Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) - 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: 10 November 2023