che3mss molecular structure
MOLECULAR STRUCTURE & SPECTROSCOPY
CHE3MSS
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Molecular structure lies at the very heart of chemistry. It accounts for the properties of molecules - how they function, interact with their environment and undergo reactions. Determining molecular structure and understanding its implications enables the chemist to characterize chemical samples and design new molecules. In this multi-faceted subject that builds on your previous study of chemistry, you will learn about powerful and complementary modern approaches to understand molecular structure, combining models of chemical bonding and experimental characterization of structure. You will learn about theories of chemical bonding from Lewis structures, VSEPR and valence bond theory to a focus on molecular orbital theory and its applications. Molecular characterization techniques of mass spectrometry, IR, Raman, UV-Vis, fluorescence, and NMR spectroscopy, and their application to organic, inorganic, biological and gas-phase systems will be explored. In this subject you will also gain experience in conducting and interpreting a variety of spectroscopy techniques.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEvan Robertson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Students must have completed CHE2FCA and CHE2FCB or Students must be admitted in the following course: SMCHS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsCHE3ADA
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Learning resources
Physical Chemistry
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAtkins, de Paula and Keeler
Year2018
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PublisherOxford University Press
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Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEvan Robertson
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 5.00 hours laboratory class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
The laboratory program consists of 2 wet lab classes (5 hours each) and 4 dry lab tutorials (2.5 hours each) over the semester. A schedule of the experiments and other learning activities will be made available to students on the LMS at the start of semester.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Two 5.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory safety introduction and oral presentation workshop will be held in the first week of semester. Oral presentations will be held in the last week of semester.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.50 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
The laboratory program consists of 2 wet lab classes (5 hours each) and 4 dry lab tutorials (2.5 hours each) over the semester. A schedule of the experiments and other learning activities will be made available to students on the LMS at the start of semester.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A 2-hour written exam (equivalent to 1500 essay words)A 1.5hr paper scheduled for 2 hours in the central examination period. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Written Test (equivalent to 600 essay words)An in-class test during semester. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Two assignments (equivalent to 900 essay words)Two tasks to be completed during semester which are designed to help students master concepts and solve chemistry problems. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Laboratory work, written reports and oral presentation (equivalent to 1500 essay words)HURDLE to pass subject, and for accreditation with RACI. Students must complete a minimum 75% of lab assessment, and must obtain a score of at least 50% for the laboratory component of the subject. Develops and assess competency in practical skills, and in data handling and reporting. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 30 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |