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BIOSCI 764
: Human Virology2025 Semester One (1253)
The COVID-19 pandemic was a global health crisis without parallel in the modern era and has evoked an unprecedented scientific response. Explores aspects of virus biology to illustrate principles of emergence, transmission and disease caused by viruses with pandemic potential and discusses how emerging pandemics can reshape our ability to respond to future viral threats with pandemic potential.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 765
: Translating Biomedical Science into Therapeutic Strategies2025 Semester Two (1255)
Explores the research involved in development of currently available and potential future cell based biomedical therapeutics. The challenges and wider societal issues which need to be considered when conducting this research will be discussed. Emphasis will also be placed on guiding students as they develop their critical evaluation and communication skills.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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BIOSCI 766
: Global Change Ecology2025 Semester One (1253)
Discusses the profound impacts global change processes have on ecological systems, including climate change, land use change, biodiversity loss and changes in biogeochemical cycles. Covers the complex concepts of global change and approaches for planning and mitigation. Some previous knowledge of ecology is desirable.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CHEM 100
: Molecules that Changed the World2025 Summer School (1250)
The impact of chemistry on the modern world will be explored by focusing on the stories of specific molecules, including penicillin, DDT and nylon. Their discovery, the underlying chemical principles that explain their behaviour, their impact on our lives including social and scientific issues that arise from their use, and their likely impact on the future will be investigated. No formal prerequisite, but the course assumes a science background at Year 11 or higher.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CHEM 120
: Chemistry of the Material World2025 Semester Two (1255)
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 World2025 Semester One (1253)
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 Chemistry2025 Semester One (1253)
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 Chemistry2025 Summer School (1250)
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 251
: Structure and Spectroscopy2025 Semester Two (1255)
To study chemicals it is important to understand the stereochemical and electronic properties of molecules. Molecular orbital techniques and the application of approaches based on molecular symmetry and group theory to the understanding of molecular properties, bonding and spectroscopy will be studied. Application of these concepts to spectroscopic characterisation and quantification of materials by various spectroscopic techniques will be discussed.
Prerequisite: CHEM 120 and 15 points from MATHS 108, 110, 120, 130, PHYSICS 120, 160, STATS 101, 108
Restriction: CHEM 220
Restriction: CHEM 220
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CHEM 252
: Properties and Analysis of Matter2025 Semester One (1253)
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, PHYSICS 120, 160, STATS 101, 108
Restriction: CHEM 240
Restriction: CHEM 240
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CHEM 253
: Making Molecules: Synthesis and Isolation2025 Semester Two (1255)
Creation of chemicals and compounds is at the heart of synthetic chemistry and is fundamental for the preparation of new materials and medicines. Students will learn organic, organometallic and inorganic synthesis with an emphasis on how and why reactions occur. Students will study separation strategies and characterisation techniques such as NMR spectroscopy to determine reaction outcomes. Provides experience in synthesising, purifying and characterising compounds.
Prerequisite: CHEM 110
Restriction: CHEM 230
Restriction: CHEM 230
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CHEM 260
: Introduction to Green Chemistry2025 Semester One (1253)
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 Spectroscopy2025 Semester Two (1255)
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 320
: Design and Reactivity of Inorganic Compounds2025 Semester One (1253)
A selection of the most recent developments in contemporary inorganic chemistry will be covered. Topics include selected physical properties of coordination compounds such as multinuclear NMR spectroscopy, UV-vis spectroscopy, magnetism, redox chemistry and photochemistry, the organometallic chemistry and catalytic reactions of transition elements, bioinorganic and medicinal inorganic chemistry, the kinetics and thermodynamics of ligand substitution reactions, main-group organometallic chemistry and main-group polymers. The laboratories provide an important complementary experience in the synthesis and measurement of physical properties for selected inorganic compounds.
Prerequisite: CHEM 220 or 251
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CHEM 330
: Contemporary Organic Chemistry2025 Semester Two (1255)
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-macromolecules2025 Semester One (1253)
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 Chemistry2025 Semester Two (1255)
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 Chemistry2025 Semester One (1253)
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 Chemistry2025 Semester One (1253)
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 Development2025 Semester Two (1255)
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 399
: Capstone: Chemistry2025 Semester Two (1255)
Using a combination of skills learnt throughout their major, students will investigate key chemistry-related phenomena, working individually and in groups, producing both written and oral reports. Along with the chemistry behind the phenomena, the social, environmental, economic and ethical considerations will be explored.
Prerequisite: 30 points from CHEM 251, 252, 253, 260 and 255 points passed
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CHEM 399
: Capstone: Chemistry2025 Semester One (1253)
Using a combination of skills learnt throughout their major, students will investigate key chemistry-related phenomena, working individually and in groups, producing both written and oral reports. Along with the chemistry behind the phenomena, the social, environmental, economic and ethical considerations will be explored.
Prerequisite: 30 points from CHEM 251, 252, 253, 260 and 255 points passed
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CHEM 710
: Advanced Physical Chemistry2025 Semester One (1253)
Covers modern areas of research in physical chemistry and may include solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), X-ray spectroscopic techniques commonly used in materials science (including synchrotron-based X-ray absorption, emission and scattering techniques), and computational chemistry with applications in heterogeneous catalysis.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CHEM 712
: Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology2025 Semester Two (1255)
Introduces a range of modern methods used in the synthesis and characterisation of nanomaterials (including metal nanoparticles, polymers, ceramics and their nanocomposites), with the application of these nanomaterials in energy conversion, optical devices and biosensing also being explored. Potential risks of nanomaterials in the environment will be discussed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CHEM 720
: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry2025 Semester One (1253)
Covers modern areas of research in inorganic chemistry, and may include main-group catalysis, medicinal inorganic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry and/or inorganic cluster compounds.
No pre-requisites or restrictions