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CAREER 300
: Internship2024 Semester One (1243)
Enables students to gain workplace experience and to develop new skills, contacts and networks in a setting relevant to personal career interests. Students will undertake an internship project at a business or community enterprise. Academic content will include preparation before, and self-reflection and reporting after the placement. Consideration will be given to overseas as well as locally-based opportunities.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed at Stage II with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher and Dean or nominee approval
Restriction: ARTSGEN 301, COMMS 307
Restriction: ARTSGEN 301, COMMS 307
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CHEM 120
: Chemistry of the Material World2024 Semester One (1243)
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 Chemistry2024 Semester One (1243)
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 Spectroscopy2024 Semester One (1243)
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 320
: Design and Reactivity of Inorganic Compounds2024 Semester One (1243)
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 351
: Chemicals Big and Small: Nano-material to Bio-macromolecules2024 Semester One (1243)
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 380
: Materials Chemistry2024 Semester One (1243)
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 Chemistry2024 Semester One (1243)
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 399
: Capstone: Chemistry2024 Semester One (1243)
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 Chemistry2024 Semester One (1243)
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 720
: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry2024 Semester One (1243)
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
162
CHEM 730
: Modern Methods for the Synthesis of Bioactive Molecules2024 Semester One (1243)
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 Chemistry2024 Semester One (1243)
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 741
: Chemometrics and Quality Assurance in Chemistry2024 Semester One (1243)
Explores a range of different chemometric processes including statistical analysis techniques, and methods and strategies for experimental design. Concepts related to method validation for analysis will be covered, as well as quality management of chemistry experimental data and principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CHEM 750
: Advanced Topics in Chemistry 12024 Semester One (1243)
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 12024 Semester One (1243)
To complete this course students must enrol in CHEM 750 A and B, or CHEM 750
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CHEM 751
: Advanced Topics in Chemistry 22024 Semester One (1243)
A modular course comprising topics in physical, inorganic, organic and analytical chemistry related to departmental research interests, which will vary from year to year. Students satisfactorily completing three modules will be awarded CHEM 750. Students satisfactorily completing an additional three modules will be awarded CHEM 751.
To complete this course students must enrol in CHEM 751 A and B, or CHEM 751
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CHEM 751A
: Advanced Topics in Chemistry 22024 Semester One (1243)
A modular course comprising topics in physical, inorganic, organic and analytical chemistry related to departmental research interests, which will vary from year to year. Students satisfactorily completing three modules will be awarded CHEM 750. Students satisfactorily completing an additional three modules will be awarded CHEM 751.
To complete this course students must enrol in CHEM 751 A and B, or CHEM 751
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CHEM 780
: Advanced Materials Chemistry2024 Semester One (1243)
A selection of topics on the chemistry of advanced materials, including novel polymeric materials and materials characterisation and analysis. No formal prerequisite, but knowledge of materials chemistry at the level covered in CHEM 380 will be assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CHEMMAT 100G
: Materials of the Modern World2024 Semester One (1243)
Every aspect of daily living is influenced in some way by the materials that surround us. Ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites; each has its own properties which have, over time, influenced the development of modern technological societies. Take a moment to imagine a world without metal, for example, to see how central the science of materials is to everyday life. This course will explore, at a non-specialist level, the basic principles governing the properties and behaviour of a wide variety of common materials and examine their applications and limitations.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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CHEMMAT 201
: Process Engineering 1: Introduction2024 Semester One (1243)
Materials and energy balances with and without chemical reaction, materials and energy balances in multiphase systems such as crystallisation, evaporation, drying, humidification, dehumidification, absorption, distillation, extraction and filtration. An introduction to the most important unit operations in the chemical industry, design concept and safety as applied to processing.
Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or 120 or ENGGEN 140
Restriction: CHEMMAT 211
Restriction: CHEMMAT 211
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CHEMMAT 204
: Materials2024 Semester One (1243)
Solid state transformation – diffusion, vacancies, solidification, nucleation and growth. Dislocations and plastic deformation, strengthening mechanisms. Mechanical performance of materials. Iron-carbon alloy systems and transformations (including pearlitic, austenitic, bainitic and martensitic), effects of alloying elements. Analytical methods: X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy.
Prerequisite: CHEMMAT 121
Restriction: CHEMMAT 221
Restriction: CHEMMAT 221
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CHEMMAT 206
: Applied Chemistry2024 Semester One (1243)
Fundamental chemistry required for chemical engineering and materials engineering. Topics may include phase equilibrium, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, surface chemistry, electrochemistry and polymer chemistry. This course will have an emphasis on problem definition and solution.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ENGGEN 140, CHEM 110, 120
Restriction: CHEMMAT 242
Restriction: CHEMMAT 242
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CHEMMAT 301
: Transfer Processes 22024 Semester One (1243)
Principles of continuous and staged processes. Mass transfer in various media, systems and phases. Interrelating equipment design to mass transfer processes. Studies of selected separation processes such as absorption, solvent extraction, distillation, and membrane processes.
Prerequisite: CHEMMAT 203 or 213, and CHEMMAT 242 or 206
Restriction: CHEMMAT 312
Restriction: CHEMMAT 312