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Magnetism in Chemistry (CHEM90046)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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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 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-SCICHE Master of Science (Chemistry)
- MR-IRCHEM Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry)
- BH-SCI Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)
- GDA-SCI Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced)
- Chemistry specialisation informal specialisation in the B-SCI Bachelor of Science
- Chemistry informal specialisation in the GD-SC Graduate Diploma in Science
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 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 On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 9 September 2024 to 11 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 16 September 2024 Census date 20 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 October 2024 Assessment period ends 1 November 2024
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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 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: 31 January 2024