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BIOSCI 762
: BSc(Hons) Dissertation Proposal2021 Semester One (1213)
A review of the literature associated with the dissertation topic and an outline of the proposed research and its significance. Students will also be required to present an overview of the proposal in a seminar.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CHEM 120
: Chemistry of the Material World2021 Semester Two (1215)
The chemistry of the elements and their compounds is explored. The relationship between molecular structure and reactivity, the role of energy, concepts of bond formation and chemical equilibrium are discussed. Issues such as sustainability, energy and fuels, and the creation of new materials are also discussed. It is recommended that students with a limited background in chemistry take CHEM 150 prior to CHEM 120.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CHEM 120
: Chemistry of the Material World2021 Semester One (1213)
The chemistry of the elements and their compounds is explored. The relationship between molecular structure and reactivity, the role of energy, concepts of bond formation and chemical equilibrium are discussed. Issues such as sustainability, energy and fuels, and the creation of new materials are also discussed. It is recommended that students with a limited background in chemistry take CHEM 150 prior to CHEM 120.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CHEM 150
: Concepts in Chemistry2021 Semester One (1213)
The fundamentals of chemistry are explored with a view to enhancing understanding of the chemical nature of the world around us and providing a foundation for further study in chemistry. Special attention is paid to familiarisation with the language of chemistry and the chemist's perspective of the properties of matter and its transformations. It is recommended that students with a limited background in chemistry take this course prior to CHEM 110 or CHEM 120.
Restriction: Cannot be taken at the same time as any other chemistry course, or after any successfully completed chemistry course, other than CHEM 100/CHEM 100G
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CHEM 150
: Concepts in Chemistry2021 Summer School (1210)
The fundamentals of chemistry are explored with a view to enhancing understanding of the chemical nature of the world around us and providing a foundation for further study in chemistry. Special attention is paid to familiarisation with the language of chemistry and the chemist's perspective of the properties of matter and its transformations. It is recommended that students with a limited background in chemistry take this course prior to CHEM 110 or CHEM 120.
Restriction: Cannot be taken at the same time as any other chemistry course, or after any successfully completed chemistry course, other than CHEM 100/CHEM 100G
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CHEM 252
: Properties and Analysis of Matter2021 Semester Two (1215)
Understanding the physico-chemical properties of matter is crucial for modern chemistry. Fundamental processes to the analysis and understanding of chemical systems, including thermodynamics, equilibria, acid and bases will be covered. Applications of modern electrochemistry, physical chemistry of modern materials and methods for assessing the reliability of results will be described while the laboratory course emphasises the obtaining and understanding of chemical measurements.
Prerequisite: CHEM 110, 120, and 15 points from MATHS 108, 110, 120, 130, 150, 153, PHYSICS 120, 160, STATS 101, 108
Restriction: CHEM 240
Restriction: CHEM 240
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CHEM 253
: Making Molecules: Synthesis and Isolation2021 Semester Two (1215)
Creation of chemicals and compounds is at the heart of synthetic chemistry; students will learn organic, organometallic and inorganic synthesis with an emphasis on how and why reactions occur. Studying separation strategies, reaction conditions and characterisation techniques will allow an understanding of the variables in synthesis. The laboratory component provides experience in synthesising, isolating, purifying and characterising compounds. This course will build on prior knowledge of chemical bonding, MO theory, and main-group and transition metal chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 110
Restriction: CHEM 230
Restriction: CHEM 230
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CHEM 260
: Introduction to Green Chemistry2021 Semester Two (1215)
Introduction to the concepts and principles of Green Chemistry. Selected real world applications of Green Chemistry are presented to illustrate how these important guiding principles can be applied. The integral laboratory course provides valuable practical experience in relevant areas of the chemical sciences.
Prerequisite: Either CHEM 110 and 120, or at least B- in CHEM 110 or 120
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CHEM 310
: Structural Chemistry and Spectroscopy2021 Semester Two (1215)
Molecular structure is fundamental to the understanding of modern chemistry. Molecular spectroscopy provides an important method for probing the structure of molecules, and the following aspects of this subject will be presented: molecular energies and molecular spectra, molecular symmetry and spectroscopy, surface spectroscopy and the structure and chemistry of surfaces.
Prerequisite: 15 points from CHEM 210, 251
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CHEM 330
: Contemporary Organic Chemistry2021 Semester Two (1215)
Topics in advanced organic chemistry, including the synthesis, reactions and uses of compounds containing phosphorus, selenium, boron and silicon. Organotransition metal chemistry. Asymmetric synthesis. Heterocyclic chemistry and pericyclic reactions. Laboratories emphasise synthetic and structural methods.
Prerequisite: 15 points from CHEM 230, 253
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CHEM 351
: Chemicals Big and Small: Nano-material to Bio-macromolecules2021 Semester One (1213)
Chemical materials are found with a broad range of shapes, sizes and physical properties. Students will study the synthesis of chemical materials; including polymeric materials using radical chemistry, inorganic materials and proteins and peptides using synthetic and biological chemical approaches. Methods to characterise materials will be investigated, including a range of physical and computational techniques giving insight into molecular interactions.
Prerequisite: 30 points from CHEM 251, 252, 253
Restriction: CHEM 350
Restriction: CHEM 350
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CHEM 360
: Contemporary Green Chemistry2021 Semester One (1213)
Covers topics central to contemporary Green Chemistry such as sustainable syntheses, energy production, catalysis, pollution control, and basic toxicology. The integral laboratory course provides valuable practical experience in relevant areas of the chemical sciences.
Prerequisite: CHEM 260
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CHEM 380
: Materials Chemistry2021 Semester Two (1215)
Synthesis, properties characterisation and applications of advanced materials. Includes a review of current trends in materials research. Important aspects of solid inorganic materials and organic polymers are covered.
Prerequisite: 15 points from CHEM 210, 220, 251, CHEMMAT 121
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CHEM 390
: Medicinal Chemistry2021 Semester One (1213)
Nature of cellular targets for drug action – lipids, proteins, enzymes, DNA. Principles of molecular recognition. Enzymes and receptors as targets for drug action. DNA as a target for drug action. An overview of approaches to drug discovery and development. Structure-activity relationships, stereochemistry and drug action, prodrugs, drug solubilisation and delivery, drug metabolism and antibiotic resistance. Laboratories focus on the synthesis, computer modelling and biological testing of drugs.
Prerequisite: CHEM 110 and a minimum of 165 points passed
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CHEM 392
: Issues in Drug Design and Development2021 Semester One (1213)
Intellectual property and patent law in the pharmaceutical industry. An overview of the legal and regulatory framework for drug design and development. Clinical trials: formulation of a drug; phase I, phase II and phase III protocols. An introduction to the principles involved in the Codes of Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Laboratory Practice (quality control and quality assurance procedures) as applied to the manufacture of drug products and the quantification of drugs and metabolites in biological fluids. Examples of drug development. Case studies of selected drugs from design to release.
Prerequisite: CHEM 110 and a further 150 points passed
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CHEM 397
: Capstone: Green Chemical Science2021 Semester Two (1215)
Explores green chemical processes, principles, applications and development. Students will examine the ethical, social and commercial implications of green chemical processes.
Prerequisite: 30 points from CHEM 351, 360, ENVSCI 301
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CHEM 398
: Capstone: Medicinal Chemistry2021 Semester Two (1215)
The combination of skills learnt throughout the Medicinal Chemistry Specialisation will be used to study both currently used and potential new therapeutic agents. Students will use a range of delivery modes to present the molecules studied during this course.
Prerequisite: CHEM 390 and 15 points from CHEM 310, 320, 330, 340, 351, 360, 380, 392
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CHEM 399
: Capstone: Chemistry2021 Semester Two (1215)
The combination of skills learned throughout the Chemistry major will be used to complete two tasks (one written-focused and one practically-based), choosing from a range of topics.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage III in Chemistry
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CHEM 720
: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry2021 Semester One (1213)
The topics covered are chosen from areas of current research in inorganic chemistry, and will include functional supramolecular devices, organometallic and inorganometallic chemistry, and main group element multiple bonding. No formal prerequisite, but knowledge of inorganic chemistry at the level covered in CHEM 320 will be assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CHEM 730
: Modern Methods for the Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules2021 Semester One (1213)
The use of modern methods for the construction of complex molecules with an emphasis on carbon-carbon bond formation and control of stereochemistry. Principles and practice of synthesis design based on retrosynthetic analysis. Each student will present and discuss a recent synthesis of a complex bioactive organic compound. No formal prerequisite, but knowledge of organic chemistry at the level covered in CHEM 330 will be assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CHEM 735
: Advanced Medicinal Chemistry2021 Semester One (1213)
A selection of topics dealing with aspects of medicinal chemistry, including anticancer agents, metals in medicine, antibacterial and antiviral chemotherapy, contemporary topics in medicinal and/or bio-organic chemistry.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CHEM 740
: Current Topics in Analytical Chemistry2021 Semester Two (1215)
Principles and applications of modern analytical chemistry. Emphasis will be on the solution of problems met by analytical chemists, including a study of the development of instrumentation, and a study of current trends in analytical research. No formal prerequisite, but knowledge of analytical chemistry at the level covered in CHEM 340 will be assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CHEM 750
: Advanced Topics in Chemistry 12021 Semester Two (1215)
To complete this course students must enrol in CHEM 750 A and B, or CHEM 750
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CHEM 750
: Advanced Topics in Chemistry 12021 Semester One (1213)
To complete this course students must enrol in CHEM 750 A and B, or CHEM 750
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CHEM 750A
: Advanced Topics in Chemistry 12021 Semester Two (1215)
To complete this course students must enrol in CHEM 750 A and B, or CHEM 750