ADVANCED CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
CHE3LAB
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this practical-based subject, you will build on your previous laboratory experience and develop enhanced experimental skills through the synthesis and characterisation of complex molecules, the acquisition and interpretation of advanced spectroscopic and physical data, and the investigation of chemical systems through computational techniques. You will have the opportunity to undertake an integrated and industry-focused laboratory program with the opportunity for industry visits to places such as the Victoria Police Forensics facility or a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. You will also be introduced to research-based chemistry through integrated experiments. Throughout the subject there is a focus on skill development in a range of techniques utilised in a modern chemistry laboratory that are relevant to both industry and chemistry research, and has a global context.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMandeep Kaur
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must have completed CHE2FCA and CHE2FCB or Students must be admitted in the following course: SBSSI and have completed CHE2MCA and CHE2FCB or Students must be admitted in the following course: SMCHS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsCHE3ADB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMandeep Kaur
Class requirements
Computer Laboratory
Week:
31
-
31
One 5.00 h computer laboratory per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 31
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshop on research skills, in first week of laboratory program."
Computer Laboratory
Week:
30
-
42
One 2.00 h computer laboratory per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 42
and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory Class
Week:
32
-
43
One 5.00 h laboratory class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weekly 5hr class. Includes 8 wet lab sessions and 3 workshops."
Tutorial
Week:
0
-
0
Five 1.00 h tutorial per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 0 to week 0
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Laboratory Tutorial"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Project plan (equivalent to 300 essay words)Develops and assess teamwork, project management. | N/A | N/A | No | 7 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
Scientific reports (equivalent to 1500 essay words)Develops and assess competency in practical laboratory skills, data handling and reporting. Hurdle 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. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 35 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Teamwork Online Quizzes (equivalent to 600 essay words)Two LMS quizzes during semester. Reflection of team building, self-assessment and communication skills | N/A | N/A | No | 14 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Poster (equivalent to 600 essay words) | N/A | N/A | No | 14 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Weekly modelling exercises (equivalent to 1500 word equiv)Develops and assess competency in chemical modelling, data handling and reporting. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO6 |