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Chemical Structure Determination (CHEM90066)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Not available in 2024
Overview
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This subject provides in depth training in the technique of X-ray crystallography for the determination of chemical and macromolecular structures. Students will be exposed to the theory that underpins this technique, its practical application and the interpretation and validation of its results. Students will apply current software packages to real data to determine the structures of chemical complexes and proteins. Cutting-edge techniques, particularly those accessible through the Australian Synchrotron that provide complementary structural information will also be discussed.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand the principles of X-ray diffraction as applied to molecular structure determination;
- apply the technique of X-ray crystallography to analyse experimental data to determine the structures of chemical complexes and proteins;
- critically analyse crystal structures reported in peer reviewed literature.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following 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
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must complete the following subject or equivalent:
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)
- Chemistry informal specialisation in the BH-SCI Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)
- Chemistry informal specialisation in the GDA-SCI Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced)
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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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Written assignment, due after week 2
| Early in the teaching period | 50% |
Written assignment
| During the assessment period | 50% |
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.
- 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