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Radical Chemistry (CHEM90054)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Not available in 2024
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: 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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Each subject will be assessed by a written assignment during the subject
| At the 9-lecture mark | 25% |
Examination (this is seen as equivalent to 1500 words)
| After completion of the subject | 75% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
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 Science (Chemistry) Course Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry) Course Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)
Last updated: 31 January 2024