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Unit Overview

Description

This unit is compulsory for all students taking the synthetic/organic specialisation within the Chemistry major. It builds on Level 1 chemistry and the foundation of core chemical principles and experimental techniques provided in CHEM2001 Core Chemical Concepts and Techniques. More advanced concepts and techniques in carbon–carbon bond forming reactions, functional group transformation and the manipulation of the coordination sphere of metal complexes are presented. A mechanistic approach to understand the reactions of these molecules is also pursued.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationMode
Not available in 2024UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 2 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) understand principles and concepts related to the preparation, structure, bonding and reactivity of organic compounds and metal complexes; (2) gain an appreciation for the critical applications of synthetic chemistry to everyday life, from modern materials to medicine; (3) develop important experimental techniques required for synthetic chemistry; (4) acquire practical skills in (a) performing standard laboratory procedures for synthetic and analytical chemistry; and (b) use of instrumentation and interpretation of spectroscopic data for structure determination of inorganic and organic compounds; and (5) further their skills development in scientific writing, problem solving and critical analysis, as well as more advanced research skills specific to the discipline.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) laboratory sessions; (2) quizzes; and (3) a final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the laboratory sessions component.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Prof George Koutsantonis
Unit rules
Co-requisites
Successful completion of
Enrolment in
Unit(s) CHEM2001 Core Chemical Concepts and Techniques
Contact hours
lectures: 2 hours per week
labs: 3 hours per week (for 12 weeks)
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.