Radical Chemistry (CHEM90054)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject will outline the fundamental steps important to radical chemistry and show how these principles can be used in the synthesis of important molecular frameworks.

Intended learning outcomes

Students completing this subject should be able to:



  • Understand the factors responsible for radical stability and reactivity.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of important radical reactions and their mechanisms.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental aspects of organic photochemistry.
  • Demonstrate an increased knowledge and understanding of chemical science
  • Use investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and to analyse experimental data.

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: 10 November 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Each subject will be assessed by a written assignment during the subject

  • 1000 words
At the 9-lecture mark25%

Examination (this is seen as equivalent to 1500 words)

  • 1.5 hours
After completion of the subject75%

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Dates & times

  • March
    Principal coordinatorColette Boskovic
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment85 hours
    Teaching period 6 March 2023 to 31 March 2023
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2023
    Census date17 March 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail14 April 2023
    Assessment period ends28 April 2023

Last updated: 10 November 2023

Further information

Last updated: 10 November 2023