ADVANCED CHEMISTRY B

CHE3ADB

Not currently offered

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

Advanced Chemistry B is a core third year subject required for a chemistry major. Core topics address inorganic synthesis, physical chemistry (spectroscopy), and molecular design. Two other topics must also be selected, from areas such as heterocyclic chemistry, sensors and electrochemistry, surface chemistry, polymer chemistry and medicinal chemistry. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential by developing skills in teamwork and creative problem solving via a laboratory based research project. Learning activities within the subject include lectures, tutorials, computer-based workshops and laboratory classes.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Conor Hogan

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students must have completed CHE2FCA and CHE2FCB and (CHE2MOC or CHE2NAC) or Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: SMCHS, SBSSI

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: CHE3MCD

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Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

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Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Patrick, G.

Year: 2013

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Publisher: Oxford University Press

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Organic chemistry

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: McMurry, J.

Year: 2016

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Publisher: THOMSON-BROOKS/COLE

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Inorganic chemistry

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Housecroft, CH and Sharp AG

Year: 2012

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Publisher: PEARSON

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Physical chemistry

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Atkins, PW & de Paula, J

Year: 2014

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Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

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Quantitative chemical analysis.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Harris, DC

Year: 2015

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Publisher: FREEMAN

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Intermolecular and surface forces

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Jacob Israelachvili

Year: 2010

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Publisher: Academic Press

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate thorough understanding of "Key Principles of Chemistry" as defined by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and employ experimental methods of investigation of the defined principles.
02. Apply professional integrity and safe laboratory practices when designing and performing experiments, collecting data and reporting results, in order to satisfy the professional accreditation requirements of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
03. Apply relevant mathematical, graphical and computational methods to acquire, manipulate, interpret and evaluate chemical data and summarise results using appropriate significant figures and units.
04. Write coherent descriptions of chemical principles and report experimental results with well supported interpretations using correctly referenced professional prose.
05. Solve abstract, routine and real-world problems of chemical relevance by sourcing, collating and summarising legitimate scientific information.
06. Orally present chemistry matters, supported by legitimate evidence and appropriately defended to peers or professionals.
07. Research, design, and implement laboratory based strategies to tackle complex scenarios as part of a team.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.