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Interfacial Chemistry and Sonochemistry (CHEM90053)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject deals with how ultrasound interacts with bubbles in a liquid to generate sonochemical reactions. The production of functional nano- and micro materials using ultrasound, and how surface-active solutes affect sonochemical reactions will be discussed. The use of sonochemistry to decompose organic pollutants, for synthesising biofunctional materials and in other specific applications will also be discussed.

Intended learning outcomes

Students completing this subject should be able to:

  • Apply the fundamental surface chemistry knowledge gained at undergraduate level to sonochemistry
  • Students will be able to use ultrasound for the production of functional nano- and micro biofunctional materials and in food and bioprocessing.

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: 31 January 2024

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: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

At the 9-lecture mark each subject will be assessed by a written assignment

  • 1000 words
During the teaching period25%

Examination after completion of the subject (this is seen as equivalent to 1500 words)

  • 1.5 hours
End of the teaching period75%

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • February
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment85 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 22 March 2024
    Last self-enrol date 1 March 2024
    Census date 8 March 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 April 2024
    Assessment period ends19 April 2024

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

Last updated: 31 January 2024