Courses & Units
Structure and Materials KRA343
Introduction
This unit builds on a range of chemical concepts and techniques introduced in 200 level units that are widely used by modern scientists that are not restricted to the chemical sciences; including earth sciences, environmental studies, industrial chemistry, and physical, health and life sciences. It also introduces topics in materials chemistry as they apply to the development of a range of advanced components used in everyday and technological products. This unit represents the culmination of physical and structural chemistry study within the Chemistry major as part of the Bachelor of Science.
The material presented concentrates on giving a sound foundation to the theory and application of modern characterisation techniques with an emphasis on the elucidation of chemical structure, with major topics including advanced emission and molecular spectroscopic techniques such as NMR spectroscopic applications (including variable temperature, solid state and 2D experiments), IR, Raman, UV-Vis spectroscopy, the stereochemistry of inorganic and organic compounds and various aspects of the computational chemistry of materials.
In addition, both laboratory-source and synchrotron-based X-ray techniques are introduced, including diffraction and XAS methods. The laboratory program reinforces concepts introduced in lectures and gives students experience in good laboratory practice and hands-on usage of modern research level spectroscopic, physical chemistry and diffraction instrumentation.
Summary
| Unit name | Structure and Materials |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KRA343 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Chemistry |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Stuart Thickett |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Predict spectroscopic activity of molecules based on relevant selection rules and symmetry elements.
- Describe and explain methods of probing molecular structure to understand their properties.
- Resolve complex structure determination problems by analysing, interpreting and predicting spectral data.
- Perform safe laboratory practice by following correct reporting and physical processes.
- Communicate in scientific writing using discipline-specific terminology and molecular structure representation.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010500 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,701.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
Admission into a Masters course OR (KRA241 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry OR KRA224 Chemistry 2A Organic and Bioinorganic OR KRA242 Physical and Analytical Chemistry)Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KRA334 AND KRA332Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Approximately 140 total contact hours for the unit across the entire semester. These include specific face-to-face activities – 3 hours of lecture content and tutorial sessions per week, and 10 x 4-hour laboratory sessions across the semester. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | End-of-semester examination (20%)|Assignments (20%)|Lab reports (40%)|Mid-semester Examination (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Physical Chemistry, 11th edition, Peter Atkins, Juilo de Paula and James Keeler, ISBN: 9780198769866, Oxford University Press | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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